Product Manager - Inorganic

LECO Australia Pty; Saint Joseph (MI); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

LECO in St. Joseph, MI is seeking a Product Manager to oversee the product management process for our instrument line, including hardware, software, accessories, and consumables.

You will define vision and strategy, manage lifecycle, and align with R&D, Sales, Service, Marketing, and Operations to meet customer needs and business goals. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop roadmaps, pricing, GTM plans, and promotional strategies, while mentoring Associate Product Managers

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 5 years of product management, sales, or marketing experience in laboratory equipment or analytical instruments.
• Ability to drive growth in mature or competitive markets.
• Strong cross-functional and cross-organizational collaboration.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 20%.

Aufgaben

• Manage assigned products through the entire lifecycle—from concept to end-of-life.
• Conduct customer and market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities and threats.
• Define product requirements, specifications, and positioning strategies.
• Develop and maintain product roadmaps, pricing models, go-to-market planning and promotional plans.
• Collaborate with R&D on cross-functional product development initiatives.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to Associate Product Managers.
• Prepare and maintain sales tools, training materials, and product documentation.
• Monitor product performance metrics including margins, ROI, and market trends.
• Support global sales teams with product training and customer engagement.
• Investigate and resolve product quality issues and customer complaints.
• Represent the company at trade shows, conferences, and customer visits.
• Serve on technical committees to actively contribute, review and vote on industry standards.

Kenntnisse

Product management

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, materials science, engineering, or related field

MBA or advanced technical degree preferred

Jobbeschreibung

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Regular Full Time Sales St. Joseph, MI, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1991

For over 90 years, LECO has been a leader in the development and production of world-class laboratory instruments, delivering state-of-the-art products nationwide and across the globe. Located in St. Joseph, Michigan, LECO continues to be a family-owned company that understands the value of shared interests, long-term stability, loyalty, and trust.

Schedule: 8:00am – 5:00pm, Monday – Friday

Position Summary:

The Product Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the product management process for the assigned product line, including hardware, software, accessories, and consumables. This role involves defining the product vision and strategy, managing the product lifecycle, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure market success. The Product Manager will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including R&D, Sales, Service, Marketing, and Operations to ensure alignment with customer needs and business objectives.

Position Responsibilities:

• Manage assigned products through the entire lifecycle—from concept to end-of-life.
• Conduct customer and market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities and threats.
• Define product requirements, specifications, and positioning strategies.
• Develop and maintain product roadmaps, pricing models, go to market planning and promotional plans.
• Collaborate with R&D on cross-functional product development initiatives.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to Associate Product Managers.
• Prepare and maintain sales tools, training materials, and product documentation.
• Monitor product performance metrics including margins, ROI, and market trends.
• Support global sales teams with product training and customer engagement.
• Investigate and resolve product quality issues and customer complaints.
• Represent the company at trade shows, conferences, and customer visits.
• Serve on technical committees to actively contribute, review and vote on industry standards.

Position Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in product management, sales, or marketing of laboratory equipment, consumables, or analytical instruments.
• Proven ability to drive growth in mature or competitive markets.
• Experience working on cross-functional and cross-organizational teams.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to translate customer needs into actionable product strategies.
• Project management and organizational skills with a track record of delivering results.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (up to 20%).

Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Biology, Materials Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• MBA or advanced technical degree preferred.