Gentex Corporation · 1 day ago
Assistant Product Manager, Ground HSVS
Simpson, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expGentex Corp is responsible for managing the product lifecycle and roadmap for Headborne Systems Ground portfolio products. The Assistant Product Manager will serve as a customer interface, advocate for market needs, and manage product strategies to ensure business goals are met.
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Responsibilities
Own the product lifecycle of products in the HSVS Ground CCF portfolio
Lead the development of strategic product portfolio roadmaps and product strategies
Develop product pricing strategy, as well as initial new product pricing
Manage the distribution strategy and objectives for the product portfolio
Manage product line definition, product configuration management, product line extension and “cradle-to-grave” aspects of product portfolio
Manage the development of business case for investments in product capability
Manage product development priorities. Coordinate with functional managers to ensure product portfolio priorities and objectives are aligned and achieved
Identify and develop key customer and partner relationships
Proactively manage internal and external customer satisfaction continuous improvement
Plan, pursue & capture long term (purchase) agreements with commercial and government customers
Interface with customers and end users to determine product requirements, identify and suggest products that satisfy customer requirements
Prepare proposals and/or bids based on knowledge of products
Monitor the status of orders and communicate with customers, as necessary
Coordinate activities with product distributors, scheduling, manufacturing, engineering, quality, purchasing, and shipping departments to ensure the appropriate products are shipped per customer specifications, as necessary
Collaborate with a wide variety of functional areas such as sales, marketing, engineering, production, quality control and manufacturing to develop and produce products responsive to customer needs and market opportunities
Interface with Marketing Communications in product launch planning and deployment using New Product Launch Standard Operating Procedures
Track revenue achieved from new product introductions versus business cases and identify opportunities to accelerate market uptake of new products
Manage business case analysis process to ensure business objectives are defined and achieved with new product introductions
Participate in trade shows, customer visits, conferencing, and marketing events, as necessary
Schedule flexibility to support critical deadlines may be required
Qualification
Required
A four-year degree, preferably in an Engineering, Design, or Business discipline along with two years prior experience with ground military products and technologies
Five years of experience in related ground military product technical and customer/user support if no technical degree
Must have experience in defense to include project and program management activities, with at least 3 years in a marketing, business development, product development, or senior sales role in a quality-driven organization
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Understanding of the military and or Law Enforcement, related regulatory requirements, and government evaluation and acquisition process
Establish strong relationships at the management/executive level with current and prospective customers
Requires a high degree of self-motivation
Ability to build a quick rapport with the customer
Communicate effectively and demonstrate solid sales abilities in all facets of sales and marketing
Possess strong project management skills
Strong presentation skills
Possess a strong power of persuasion
Possess an inquisitive mind capable of analyzing complex situations
Good communicator including strong verbal and written abilities, excellent listening and feedback skills
Working knowledge and use of Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word and PowerPoint, and Outlook
Employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell
The employee may lift and/or move up to 50 lbs
The individual must have a high level of comprehension, and a high level of general, verbal, and numerical intelligence
Regular travel required
Preferred
Advanced technical or business degree is a plus
Understanding of the military and or Law Enforcement, related regulatory requirements, and government evaluation and acquisition process is preferred
Company
Gentex Corporation
Gentex is a global, high technology electronics company that is managed by engineers and others who understand the freedom and discipline that's required to run an entrepreneurial company.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
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Fred T Bauer
CEO & Founder
S
Steve Downing
President and Chief Executive Officer
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