Product Manager (CTL & Dozer) at Develon in Suwanee, Georgia

Job Description:

Who We Are

DEVELON, headquartered in Suwanee, Georgia, markets the DEVELON brand of products which includes crawler excavators, wheel excavators, mini excavators, wheel loaders, dozers, compact track loaders, articulated dump trucks, material handlers, log loaders, and attachments. With more than 180 equipment dealer locations in North America, DEVELON is known for its unmatched dedication to service, customer uptime, and durable, reliable products.

For more information on DEVELON products, visit na.develon-ce.com.

What You'll Do

The Product Manager will assist in product development and marketing activities associated with the overall development and marketing of DEVELON products (CTL and Dozer). The incumbent will also communicate information within the Company's sales/marketing, parts/service/warranty, engineering, and manufacturing departments to and from DEVELON dealers and customers regarding DEVELON products and markets.

Product Category Management

• Develop product category growth and profitability improvement plans to include tactic identification and implementation.

• Develop and maintain product specifications, product features, price pages, and supporting literature (e.g., brochures, spec sheets, etc.).

• Conduct competitive product/market analyses.

• Establish pricing strategies.

• Lead development of competitive product/market analysis support materials.

• Support Service department in the creation of maintenance and service materials.

• Support Parts department in identifying the needed aftermarket accessories/kits.

Product Training & Promotion

• Develop and conduct product training activities to support dealer and DEVELON field sales.

• Lead market research activities to understand customer needs.

• Actively participate with DEVELON tradeshows and events.

• Work with Marketing teams and agencies to build compelling promotional value propositions and messaging.

New Product Development

• Gather comprehensive voice of customer (VOC) analysis to support product development activities.

• Support Product Management acting as liaison with attachments to ensure that all products work with attachments.

• Conduct competitive benchmarking.

What You'll Get

• Competitive Total Rewards programs

• Health, Dental, and Vision

• Generous Company 401(k) Match

• Free Telehealth Benefits

• Voluntary Supplemental Programs

• Career and Skill Development Support

• Make a direct impact on the success of the organization.

• Bachelor's degree in business

• 7 - 10+ years of related experience of hands-on equipment operation of construction or agricultural type equipment.

• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Must possess the willingness to speak in front of audiences ranging from 5-100 people.

• Travel: 25 – 50%

DEVELON is committed to a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, age, race, color, religion, creed, citizenship status, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Individuals with disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation in the application process or who need assistance accessing the information on this website should call 678-714-6000. The Company's hiring location is Suwanee in GA.

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