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Company

Astec · 3 hours ago

Product Manager

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

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Responsibilities

Identify trends (technological, regulatory, etc.) and opportunities for new or improved product features and functions.

Translate product strategy into detailed requirements for the concrete product roadmap.

Lead timely roadmap execution with the cross-functional Product Management Team (PMT).

Achieve budgeted growth targets for the concrete product line through innovation (R&D, New Product Development, Continuous Improvement, and Engineer-to-Order Projects).

Gather, analyze, and interpret market data, including competitor information on similar products.

Perform detailed competitive analyses to assess how Astec’s product features and benefits compare to competitors.

Develop and maintain the concrete product roadmap, ensuring timely execution.

Lead PMT meetings to keep roadmap projects on track and facilitate accountability among the cross-functional group.

Lead New Product Development (NPD) projects from inception through completion for the concrete product family.

Develop business cases (payback period, ROI, etc.) for new products and present them to senior and executive management for approval.

Facilitate product launches and develop marketing plans for new products.

Support inventory turnover and product availability by recommending inventory levels and production schedules.

Oversee product and component rationalization, working closely with the PMT to maintain a portfolio of industry-leading products.

Create and maintain product line presentations, including product overviews, market share data, profitability, Features & Benefits, and the innovation roadmap.

Develop and present product training materials and sales tools.

Serve as a subject matter expert for complex sales quotes.

Manage the product line price book for both standard and custom products.

Qualification

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Concrete industry experienceBatch plant controlsTelematicsReport writingBusiness correspondenceCollaboration skills

Required

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent experience required.

High energy and motivation with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

Ability to travel domestically and internationally (up to 25%).

Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in a team setting.

Excellent organizational and analytical skills.

Proficient in writing reports, presentations, and business correspondence.

Strong presentation skills and ability to respond to inquiries from customers, managers, associates, clients, and the public.

Preferred

Concrete industry experience and knowledge of batch plant controls/telematics

Company

Astec

World leader in the production of both warm mix and hot mix asphalt equipment technology, support and training and is the only manufacturer in the world to offer a complete line of portable, relocatable and stationary continuous mix asphalt plants from 80tph to 600tph, as well as batch mix asphalt plants and soil remediation equipment.

Founded in 1972