Product Manager

J.B. Poindexter & Co.; Reading (Berks County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Holidays

Training and Development Programs

Equipment footwear discount

Job summary

Reading Truck in Reading, PA is seeking a Product Manager to lead cross-functional teams from concept to end-of-life, ensuring products meet customer needs, safety standards, and strategic goals. You will own portfolio development and roadmaps, analyze performance, and partner with Marketing, Sales and Operations to optimize pricing, training and communications.

The role emphasizes market research, competitive benchmarking, and delivering profitable product enhancements that align with Reading

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in business, Sales, Marketing or Engineering.
• Minimum seven (7) years of experience in Manufacturing in same or related industry; Automotive Product Management experience or
• Minimum seven (7) years of experience in Sales or Marketing in same or similar industry, or
• Minimum seven (7) years of experience in Engineering in same or related industry, or
• Knowledge of applicable service body and vehicle level safety and regulatory standards and requirements
• Project and Program management exposure in a Phase/Gate environment is preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to identify, develop and manage product families throughout their lifecycle.
• Develop comprehensive product portfolios and roadmaps for assigned product families.
• Analyze product usage, profitability, market trends and competitor activity to guide improvements.
• Collaborate with Marketing on positioning, branding and promotions.
• Support Sales and Operations with product training, pricing and communications.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative customer research to identify new opportunities and drive revenue.

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, Sales, Marketing or Engineering

Job description

How You Will Make an Impact

The Product Manager leads cross-functional teams to identify, develop and manage the full lifecycle of product families, delivering products that meet customers’ needs, are safe and sustainable, and align with strategic business objectives.

The Nuts and Bolts

• Work with customers, vendors, and internal partners to identify new products, or changes to existing products, to meet customer needs, additionally, search for new product ideas that can create new markets or market segments and bring new customers to our business
• Develop comprehensive Product Portfolios and Development Roadmaps for families of products assigned to the Product Manager (the Product Portfolio details the product characteristics, configurations, target markets, and competitive landscape; the Product Roadmap details the evolution path of the product over its lifetime)
• Analyze and regularly report on product usage and performance trends, profitability, competitor activity, market and technology trends, and advise on product improvements and new product needs
• Collaborate with Marketing on product positioning, branding and promotional strategies
• Support sales and operations, with regular and ongoing product training, competitive product analysis/benchmarking, price-book management and revisions and product related communications and updates
• Work with Marketing, conduct qualitative and quantitative customer research to identify and propose new opportunities which will drive customer value, increase product revenue, and maximize profitability
• Routinely communicate with the sales force and internal stakeholders regarding product updates and availability, competitive activity, sales positioning, best practices, and new product development updates
• For new Product Development Programs or major product change projects, assist the Program Manager in development of Charters, definition of User Requirements and target market, development of Sales and Marketing strategies, benchmarking, defining cost and performance targets, setting milestone dates, and defining product performance objectives
• Develop and expand technical and business knowledge necessary for effective product portfolio management
• Remain abreast of the market, technology trends, the competition, and the environment, acting as an information resource to all functional areas; identify key competitors, understand and analyze the competitive market environment, develop plans to protect business from competitor–related activities
• Track product cost, warranty cost, customer satisfaction, product risk and liability opportunities; identify opportunities and initiate change activities to manage such opportunities

Required Credentials

• Bachelor's degree in business, Sales, Marketing or Engineering preferred
• Minimum seven (7) years of experience in Manufacturing in same or related industry; Automotive Product Management experience or
• Minimum seven (7) years of experience in Sales or Marketing in same or similar industry, or
• Minimum seven (7) years of experience in Engineering in same or related industry, or
• Knowledge of applicable service body and vehicle level safety and regulatory standards and requirements
• Project and Program management exposure in a Phase/Gate environment is preferred

How We Make an Impact

At Reading Truck, we have more than 65 years of industry leadership in the manufacture, distribution, and enhancement of work truck bodies. As the world’s largest upfitter of work trucks, we continue to experience rapid growth through our expanding network of more than 20 locations across North America. Take the next step in your career and come get paid to play with trucks!

Some of Our Total Rewards

We offer big company perks with small company culture:

• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and Life
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tools Purchase Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Generous Footwear, Eyewear, and Safety Equipment Discount Program
• Paid Training and Development Programs

J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.