This list contains only the countries for which job offers have been published in the selected language (e.g., in the French version, only job offers written in French are displayed, and in the English version, only those in English).
Dexter is the premier manufacturer and supplier of axles, suspension, brakes, doors, venting products, trailer parts, accessories, and towing components serving the commercial trailer, RV, heavy-duty, marine, agriculture, and manufactured housing markets has an opportunity for a Product Manager at our headquarters located in Elkhart, IN. Headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana, Dexter has manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. and Canada. Employing state-of-the-art robotics, precision welding equipment, and automated machining processes, Dexter has achieved many years of success through a commitment to the principles of superior quality, continuous improvement, and unparalleled customer service. For more information about our company, access Dexter's web site at www.dextergroup.com.
Job Responsibility:
Participates in overall product strategy, research and development requirements, development, and manufacturing coordination for new and emerging products
Coordinates technical product development, estimates of potential profits, and release to production
Manages day-to-day progress of product development
Provides technical expertise and training to other departments in support of product development
Conducts marketing analysis to develop product definitions
Analyzes new product opportunities and market conditions through trade shows, customer visits and field research
Collaborates with a wide variety of functional areas such as sales, engineering, marketing, manufacturing, and operations to develop and provide product definitions responsive to customer needs and market opportunities
Develops and maintains a prioritized list of customer and market requirements for product
Coordinates and develops marketing, sales, engineering, and financial plans for product launches
Provides financial and technical justification for product selection and definition
Assists in product development objectives and schedules for all phases of product development and introduction to market
Produces competitive analysis materials comparing product with its key competitors
Participates in key meetings with sales representatives and customers related to current product launches and future developments
Develops product training tools and information to teach and educate customers and other departments with Dexter
Develops sales incentives and customer promotions for product launches
Works with marketing communications, purchasing, engineering and outside vendors to develop packaging that is cost effective and appropriate for product launches
Reports monthly on product launch status and new product performance
Explains positive/negative variances and suggestions action to correct negative sales variances
Performs other tasks or duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Marketing, or a comparable discipline and at least 7 years of related experience
or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
What we offer:
Competitive wage
Health, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, FSA, HSA
3% profit sharing in our Safe Harbor program
401(k) Plan with company contributions
Opportunities for internal career development and growth