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Ashworth Bros., Inc. · 3 weeks ago

Product Manager - Plastic Conveyor Belts Solutions (Global Support)

Winchester, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Ashworth Bros., Inc. is a global leader in conveyor belt manufacturing, focusing on both metal and plastic solutions. The Product Manager will oversee technical support and lifecycle management for plastic conveyor belt products, driving innovation and ensuring product success while managing pricing strategies and conducting market research.

Manufacturing

Responsibilities

Provide technical product training for sales and customer service teams

Support field sales to assess customer needs and qualify system applications for plastic belt solutions

Develop and manage product pricing strategies for all product lines, ensuring alignment with market conditions, competitive positioning, and internal profitability targets

Work with the sales teams to determine optimal pricing for new products and adjust pricing for existing products

Evaluate the profitability of product lines and recommend pricing strategies to improve overall profitability

Conduct in-depth market research to stay ahead of industry trends, customer preferences, and competitor offerings for the plastic conveyor belt market

Engage with customers (both existing and potential) to understand their needs, challenges, and product requirements across various markets

Translate customer feedback into actionable product improvements and innovations

Develop and execute a comprehensive product strategy for the full portfolio of plastic conveyor belt products

Analyze market needs and customer feedback to identify new product opportunities and improve existing products

Work closely with engineering, R&D, and manufacturing teams to drive the development of new products and ensure product specifications meet industry and regulatory standards

Qualification

Product ManagementPricing StrategiesMarket ResearchMicrosoft Office SuiteProject ManagementTechnical CommunicationAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingTeam CollaborationDetail-OrientedLeadership AbilityVerbal CommunicationWritten Communication

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Product Management, Business, or a related field (MBA is a plus)

5+ years of experience in product management, preferably in the manufacturing or industrial sectors (experience with plastic conveyor belts in food, can making and industrial markets is highly desirable)

Solid understanding of pricing strategies, market positioning, and profitability analysis

Excellent project management and organizational skills

Ability to communicate complex technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and CRM

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Detail-oriented, with a focus on quality and process improvement

Proven leadership ability to drive cross-functional collaboration and influence key stakeholders

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Willingness to travel up to 50% for customer visits, trade shows, and internal team collaboration and training