Product Manager - Hydraulics & Fluid Power

HYDAC International; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HYDAC International is seeking a Product Manager with 3–5 years of PM experience to join our team. You will work with Application Engineering and Field Sales, manage quotations, pricing strategies, and product literature. The role emphasizes training initiatives and close collaboration with distributors and regional sales teams. A technical background is preferred, and travel up to 40% is expected. HYDAC values environment-friendly solutions and customer-focused service.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience as Product or Project Manager.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a related industry.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a Technical Field (Engineering preferred).
• Experience with fluid power, hydraulics or pneumatics.
• Lean manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Sales acumen to drive pricing strategies and quotes.
• Support to Application Engineering and Field Sales.
• Manage distributor, territory manager, and customer service training.
• Recommend new products or modifications.
• Monitor stock levels and prepare price lists.
• Develop product literature and publicity.
• Prepare and present product presentations and plans.
• Travel up to 30–40% of the time.

Skills

Sales acumen

Customer relations

Presentation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Engineering (ME) degree preferred

Job description

Description

HYDAC is a family-owned and operated business with a vibrant and rewarding working environment for our employees across the country. Our goal is to provide quality products, components and services that meet our customer expectations while being committed to the protection and preservation of our environment. HYDAC’s passionate team designs and manufactures a comprehensive line of innovative and reliable solutions optimized any demand our customers require.

The Product Manager will have at least 3-5 years of experience as a Product or Project Manager to join our team.

You will make an impact in this role by:

• Having a sales acumen.


• Provide support to Application Engineering and Field Sales.


• Handle Customer Quotations and price strategies and prepare price lists.


• Responsible for Distributor, Territory Manager, and Customer Service training initiatives.


• Recommend new products or modifications.


• Recommend and monitor stock levels.


• Develop and update product literature and new product publicity.


• Prepare and present product presentations, reports, plans, etc.


• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations.


• Effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the general public.


• Must have excellent customer service skills to respond to customer needs and requests for service and assistance.


• Ability to develop effective relationships with customers, distributors, and regional sales managers.


• Must be able to travel 30% - 40% of the time (roughly one week per month).

Requirements

To be considered for the Product Manager role, you must have the following minimum qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a related industry


• Bachelor’s Degree in a Technical Field Required; Engineering (ME) Degree Preferred.


• Experience with fluid power, hydraulics or pneumatics.


• Fluid Power Specialist certification preferred.


• Experience with Lean manufacturing.

HYDAC offers employees a comprehensive medical/dental/vision plan, paid holidays, PTO, 401k with company matching, FSA account, short term disability and life insurance, and pet insurance.

HYDAC is committed to providing 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.

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