Product Line Growth Strategist

AAR; Wood Dale (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus eligibility

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

AAR in Wood Dale, IL is seeking a Product Line Strategy Manager to support Product Line Managers in marketing and strategic offering of key product lines with a focus on market share growth.

You will build relationships with OEM partners, coordinate with manufacturing and sales, analyze pricing, forecast inventory, and help meet revenue and margin targets while pursuing long-term customer agreements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or 8 years related experience required.
• 3-5 years’ experience in account management, sales, product management, or business strategy.
• Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office.
• Willingness to travel both domestic and international.
• Prior experience in the aviation industry a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a good working relationship with AAR’s OEM partners.
• Work with manufacturing partners and the sales team to receive product feedback and identify opportunities for market share growth.
• Work with Product Line Managers and Directors to identify and execute sales initiatives and manage cross-functional projects.
• Analyze and recommend pricing strategy for key product lines based on market feedback.
• Create and maintain market feedback, opportunities, and sales models in Excel or similar programs.
• Perform inventory forecasting and planning in accordance with a set budget.
• Assist Product Line Directors and Managers with meeting revenue and margin targets, and execute long term agreements with customers.
• Travels alongside Sales Managers to visit key customers and promote products.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Account management

Sales

Product management

Business strategy

Education

BA/BS or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

AAR in Wood Dale, IL is seeking a Product Line Strategy Manager to support Product Line Managers in marketing and strategic offering of key product lines with a focus on market share growth.

You will build relationships with OEM partners, coordinate with manufacturing and sales, analyze pricing, forecast inventory, and help meet revenue and margin targets while pursuing long-term customer agreements.