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Savant Group · 7 hours ago

Product Line Manager

Greater Houston

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

Savant Group is a dynamic consortium of internationally recognized companies serving various sectors. They are seeking a Product Line Manager to drive sales performance and shape product direction while engaging with customers and developing market strategies.

AutomotiveIndustrialIndustrial ManufacturingOil and Gas

Hiring Manager

Megan Aldakheel

Responsibilities

Capture customer needs through market research and customer/distributor engagement and visits

Analyze and interpret customer and market challenges to define clear market requirements that guide product development and strategy

Gain a deep understanding of the customers’ operations and how the company’s products align with their business objectives

Actively interact and manage assigned Channel Partner performance through weekly communication (calls, emails, training) including reviews of pipeline opportunities, deal progression, promotional activities, training initiatives, and win/loss rationale

Create and maintain detailed product requirement documents, commercial specifications, business cases, and go-to-market launch plans to support product lifecycle success

Identify and cultivate strategic business development opportunities that complement and complete the product offering

Conduct monthly revenue reviews to assess product line performance and inform strategic decisions

Lead the development of consumer-aligned products that meet both market demands and company financial goals

Conduct in-depth analysis of market trends, consumer behavior, and competitive activity to identify growth opportunities and drive product innovation

Design and execute channel and consumer communication strategies to support successful product launches

Be knowledgeable about technical benefits of product offerings and maintain a thorough market understanding, including industry trends, industry business processes, and key competitor capabilities, practices, and business direction to support development of customer use cases

Partner with marketing to support the development of marketing communications materials for all sales channels and customers, related to product value proposition messaging, new product launches, targeted promotions, and product news

Engage at all levels within internal teams and direct customers while driving new sales and growing market share

Provide input and content support for websites, newsletters, and social media initiatives

Perform cross-functional ad hoc analysis and lead special projects as requested

Promote product lines by participating in trade associations, industry conferences, and tradeshows

Penetrate competitive accounts and communicate market intelligence back to the business, along with field concerns, issues and requirements

Track and analyze key business metrics including pricing strategies, sales history, product mix, and competitive landscape to support informed decision-making

Protect the organization’s value by keeping information confidential and by complying with all quality policies, procedures, and work instructions for this position

Works closely with the Director of Sales and Marketing to conduct planning and market analysis

Collaborates and develops strategic objectives or goals to achieve success

Business and financial management of profit and loss responsibility of product line

Ensures consistency of product messaging across all channels

Maintains compliance and documentation with external regulations, change logs, registrations, and specifications

Performance monitoring and continuous improvement with KPIs, post-launch reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives across product operations

Presents to internal/external audiences as needed or required

Qualification

Product managementSales strategyMarket analysisCustomer engagementProject managementMicrosoft OfficeCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTime managementTeam collaborationAttention to detailSelf-motivation

Required

BS/BA in Sales, Marketing, Engineering, Business Management or related field experience required

A minimum of five years' experience in a related role required

Exhibits sound planning and time management skills to ensure goals and deadlines are met

Demonstrates ability to manage outcomes effectively in a fast-paced and growing environment

Self-motivated with the ability to handle or escalate unforeseen problems and execute sound decision-making

Possesses exceptional organizational skills with ability to prioritize and multi-task proficiently

Exhibits a high level of accuracy and attention to detail

Strong ability to effectively and efficiently use all Microsoft Office applications including but not limited to: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

Strong project management skills with the ability to meet deadlines and work through last-minute changes as necessary

Ability to communicate and collaborate with all levels of the company to finish projects and/or achieve specific goals