Technical Product Specialist — Pricing & Market Insights

RBC; Oxford (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

RBC Bearings is seeking a Product Specialist in Oxford, CT to support product managers with pricing, customer tracking, data collection, and report preparation. You will maintain quotes, stay current on products and lead times, and interface with sales, customer service, and other departments to drive year-over-year growth.

The role emphasizes market research, teamwork, and meeting targets, with a focus on effective communication and a strong technical foundation. Oxford, CT location preferred.

Qualifications

• Technical sales experience, technical training or mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to influence and lead without formal authority.
• Strong strategic thinking and analysis skills (pricing, market segmentation).
• Industry experience or knowledge is a plus.
• Proficiency in computer skills; familiarity with AS400 and ASI is a plus.
• Effective team player and leader.
• Able to communicate across all functional areas and the customer.
• Results-driven with a strong focus on meeting targets.

Responsibilities

• Support initiatives in the RBC Division's product lines to achieve year-over-year sales growth.
• Maintain all quote documentation with accurate pricing and configurations.
• Maintain up-to-date awareness of company products and industry trends.
• Maintain knowledge of company products and lead times.
• Interface with sales, customer service, and other departments.
• Conduct market research for key products.
• Preform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Attendance is an essential function of this position.

Skills

Technical sales

Technical training

Mechanical aptitude

Influence without authority

Strategic thinking

Pricing analysis

Market segmentation

Industry experience

AS400 familiarity

ASI familiarity

Team leadership

Communication skills

Target-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in a science or engineering related field

Tools

AS400

ASI

Job description

RBC Bearings is seeking a Product Specialist in Oxford, CT to support product managers with pricing, customer tracking, data collection, and report preparation. You will maintain quotes, stay current on products and lead times, and interface with sales, customer service, and other departments to drive year-over-year growth.

The role emphasizes market research, teamwork, and meeting targets, with a focus on effective communication and a strong technical foundation. Oxford, CT location preferred.