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AutomationDirect · 2 months ago

Automation Controls Product Manager

Atlanta Metro

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

AutomationDirect is a leading industrial automation products supplier seeking a Product Manager to manage and grow their product line. The role involves defining product line strategy, overseeing business aspects, and working cross-functionally to deliver practical products with a strong customer focus.

ComputerElectronicsHardwareIndustrial AutomationManufacturingSensor

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Responsible for maintaining and executing a multi-year new product roadmap to expand presence and relative competitive advantage of the product lines

Provide analysis of market/customer needs, the competition, and market segment trends to identify opportunities for new and existing products

Presentation of new product opportunities including thorough understanding of available market, pricing, our expected market share, and our overall cost of doing business

Develop and/or select new product offerings for AutomationDirect customers.Responsibilities include determining new product requirements, branding, supplier selection, negotiating supply agreements including product costs, developing marketing material for catalog and web store, establishing product pricing, determining initial sales forecast, assisting with a product’s promotion plan, and product training for internal teams

Backline support for customers and internal teams

Qualification

Product ManagementIndustrial Control ProductsMarket AnalysisTechnical SupportControl System IntegrationCAD SoftwareSelf-ConfidenceCommunicationTime ManagementInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

Requires education in technical discipline with preference for BS in mechanical or electrical engineering or at least 10 years of related experience

Requires 7 years' experience (10 years preferred) in industrial control & automation market. Preferred experience includes product application, control system integration, technical support, and/or product design. Similar experience in related markets such as building automation and medical equipment may be considered

Product expertise and deep product knowledge of the specific product categories are required

Must possess self-confidence, organizational skills, time management skills and excellent communication skills

Must also be able to work on and manage projects independently, meet deadlines and have excellent interpersonal skills

Preferred

Experience with industrial control products such as PLCs, HMIs, Servos, and Encoders is desirable along with working knowledge of industrial communication protocols

Experience with agency approvals (UL, CSA, CE, RoHS, etc.) is desirable

Experience with CAD such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, etc. is desirable