Strategic Product Manager - Growth & Solutions

Materion; Sears Corners (NY); On-site; USD 112,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

Materion seeks a Product Manager to lead a portfolio’s growth, profitability and market share. You will directly interface with customers, collaborate with account managers and engineers, and expand sales through strategic product planning and market analysis.

The role requires strong technical acumen, 5+ years of experience, and proficiency in SAP and MS Office. You will coordinate with sales and operations to optimize pricing, forecasts and go-to-market activities.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant technical, material science or engineering field or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years’ related professional experience.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret information of a technical nature.
• Interpersonal skills with keen ability to explain complex concepts to others.
• Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and relation-building skills.
• Experience in coaching and training team members.
• Demonstrated ability to work with international teams.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to assess account profitability and pricing strategy.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute product strategies to drive business growth.
• Utilize personal industry knowledge and contacts to expand company’s sales in defined market.
• Solve customer problems through interface with technical service, production, quality assurance, account management and customer service.
• Coordinate with Sales Director(s) to establish sales territories, forecasts, quotes, quotas, incentives, methods, and goals.
• Maintain sales volume, product mix, and selling price by keeping current with supply and demand and trends.
• Research, analyze and monitor financial, technological and competitive factors to capitalize on opportunities.
• Review business results, ensure customer satisfaction and develop growth strategies.
• Develop and maintain the overall marketing communications strategy for all products/services.
• Provide technical advice at customer sites.
• Analyze and suggest new market segments based on capabilities and market needs.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Undergraduate degree in a relevant technical, material science or engineering field or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Materion seeks a Product Manager to lead a portfolio’s growth, profitability and market share. You will directly interface with customers, collaborate with account managers and engineers, and expand sales through strategic product planning and market analysis.

The role requires strong technical acumen, 5+ years of experience, and proficiency in SAP and MS Office. You will coordinate with sales and operations to optimize pricing, forecasts and go-to-market activities.