Sales Engineer / Product Manager - Fluid Power

Hydac International GmbH; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned manufacturing company is seeking a Product Manager in Bethlehem, PA. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of relevant experience and be proficient in customer relationship management. Responsibilities include supporting sales operations, handling customer quotations, and making product recommendations. Applicants should hold a Bachelor's degree in a technical field, and prior experience with fluid power or hydraulics is preferred. This role requires 30%-40% travel and offers an excellent opportunity for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a related industry.
• Experience with fluid power, hydraulics, or pneumatics.
• Fluid Power Specialist certification preferred.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to Application Engineering and Field Sales.
• Handle Customer Quotations and price strategies.
• Responsible for training initiatives for Distributors and Customer Service.
• Recommend new products or modifications.
• Monitor stock levels.
• Prepare product presentations and reports.
• Develop effective relationships with customers and distributors.
• Travel 30%-40% of the time.

Skills

Sales acumen

Customer service skills

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a Technical Field

Engineering (ME) Degree

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 3-5 years of experience as a Product or Project Manager to join our Accumulator & Cylinder product group.

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.

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