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Point Blank Enterprises, Inc. · 4 days ago

Product Line Manager

Pompano Beach, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Point Blank Enterprises, Inc. is a company that specializes in the development and production of body armor and related products. The Product Line Manager is responsible for ensuring that the products meet customer expectations and profit objectives while working closely with various teams to define market and ballistic requirements.

AerospaceManufacturing

No H1B

Responsibilities

Define the ballistics requirements based on market intelligence and end-users needs allowing the Company to be the market leader in all soft armor markets

Define ballistic systems enabling the Company to produce competitive products capable of dominating the market in the Commercial markets including, law enforcement, corrections, security or other government agencies

As directed, interprets and defines ballistic and system requirements for units within the U.S. Armed forces and the special operations community

Define the ballistic solutions and system requirements that meet international market requirements for law enforcement and militaries in the global market. Ballistic solutions and systems development considerations shall include, but not limited to the performance requirements, technical requirements, production requirements, profitability and strategic relationships

Development of ballistic strategy in conjunction with soft armor products and other constituent products relying on combined efforts of Design, Engineering, Sales, Product Line Management, Production and Executive Management

Identifies emerging technology for enhancing hard armor systems which could include heat mitigation, directed energy protection, enhanced ballistic protection for new threats and other technology which improves end-user safety

Identifies current and future needs that can guide the development of tactical systems requirements in all market sectors

Maps winning ballistic solutions based on market requirements and strategic supplier relationships

Identifies and utilizes strategic partners offering enhanced systems which integrate the Company ballistic solutions that will increase business opportunities in various markets

Defines the market requirements responsible for assisting the Product Engineering team to design, develop and produce the most advanced hard amor in the market today and in the future

Identifies, develops and executes a complete line of hard armor products that would displace existing competitor brand products in the marketplace

Assists Sales and Contract Management and Inside Sales Team with product review on bids, RFP’s and tenders identifying solutions that will result in winning strategy

Assists Marketing Director with the development of marketing collateral, product sheets and sell sheets for all products

Manages hard armor product launch process and strategy

Coordinates with the business units and sales teams and sales bases to manage product launch campaigns for all hard armor products in this market category

Responsible for working according to the company’s safety and quality standards

Maintains a safe and clean work area

Performs other related duties as required and assigned

Qualification

Body armor experienceMarket intelligenceTechnical writingSales experienceProgram ManagementBasic EnglishInterpersonal skillsCommunication skills

Required

Minimum five (5) years of experience in the body armor industry or public safety equipment

Bachelor's Degree or minimum of three (3) years sales, military, police or protective solutions industry experience

Proficient in operating various word-processing software, spreadsheets and database programs

Ability to create, compose and edit written materials

Ability to work independently, find solutions to problems, interact directly with Customers while maintaining a positive impression of the Company at all times

Effective technical writing skills, strong interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbally

Complete understanding of end-user requirements, tactical missions in the target markers and the technical specifications set by NIJ, FBI, DEA, U.S. Military and other global entities

Must read, write and understand Basic English

Must be authorized to work in the USA