Product Manager - Electronics
Location
East Sussex | United Kingdom
Job description
Are you keen to work somewhere that’s stimulating and friendly, with loads of opportunities for growth and plenty of freedom to make a real impact? Would you like to be part of a team that is enabling technology for a better world? Kurt J. Lesker could be the place for you!
Description: A Product Manager will possess entrepreneurial spirit and apply business leadership and management skills to your products and business. Have an expert level of product and market knowledge, understanding of competitive pricing structures to develop appropriate marketing strategies. Provide training and technical support to Sales, Supply Chain, Engineering and Service departments. Develop inventory management strategies by working closely with the supply chain team. Continually search for new products and markets, as well as, improve existing products. Be responsible for maintaining acceptable profit levels for all products.
What you’ll do: - Must have a thorough understanding of the technical aspects of the product line, the principles of operation, the various applications for which the products are designed/used and the product’s strengths and weaknesses relative to competitors’ products.
- Responsible for coordinating with Marketing to develop a marketing plan and must have a working knowledge of the market for their products.
- Responsible for product strategy and a product roadmap by directing product development through the Innovation process.
- Must develop information about key suppliers and manage interpersonal relationships with supplier’s key personnel, i coordination with Supply Chain.
- Provide timely support to the sales effort with tools, including technical support, training and direct customer interaction when needed.
- Expected to work with the responsible supply-chain team to develop the inventory strategy and/or service levels for each company.
- Take a leadership role when researching and resolving customer complaints and/or Corrective Action Requests (CAR’s), and ensure the customer receives quality customer service & support.
- Responsible for participating in the business planning process. This plan includes the Product Manager’s commitment to sales volume and gross profit level and cost containment.
- Other duties as assigned
We’d love to hear from you if you: - Prior experience in Product Management/Sales/Engineering
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent working experience
- Strong technical knowledge
- Strong communication skills
- Fluent in the English language
- Overnight and international travel
- Understanding of Vacuum Industry and its Products and Practices
Benefits:
We've built a benefits package that invests in our people’s long-term personal and professional growth and well-being. Here’s a sample of what this includes:
- Competitive salary
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Matched pension up to 5%
- Health Cash Plan offering £600 per annum towards your standard healthcare costs for both you and your family, plus access to a free 24-hour doctor service
- Income protection insurance
- Electric Vehicle Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
- Monthly company lunch
- Corporate, wellness and charity events throughout the year with the option to earn an extra day of annual leave
- Fully funded training/qualifications
- Team building events
- Annual performance reviews and development plans
About Us:
Kurt J. Lesker Company is the leading global provider of high-quality vacuum equipment. We work on applications and manufacture bespoke systems for exciting projects such as space launches, 5G technology, O-LED TV’s and flexible solar panels.
As a global team of around 500 people based across the US, UK, and ASIA we value:
- Sustainability
- Passion
- Integrity
- Respect
- Innovation
- Teamwork
Please note we have a PSL in place and are unable to accept speculative CV’s from recruitment agencies. Unless stated in the advert we are unable to accept applications from individuals looking to relocate at this current time.
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