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Location

Suwanee, GA | United States

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Job description

Develon is looking for an experienced Product Manager for our compact equipment to join our dynamic and growing team in Suwanee, GA.


Who We Are

Develon, headquartered in Suwanee, Georgia, markets the Develon brand of products which includes crawler excavators, wheel excavators, mini excavators, wheel loaders, articulated dump trucks, material handlers, log loaders, and attachments. With more than 160 equipment dealer locations in North America, Develon is known for its unmatched dedication to service, customer uptime, and durable, reliable products. We are working to achieve a 'Global Leader in Infrastructure Solutions' by improving products, technology, and business.

We are proud of our products, people, cultural diversity, and professionalism within a national and global framework! Powered by innovation!

For more information on Develon products, visit na.develon-ce.com , or for more information regarding our Great Place to Work certification, visit .

What You'll Do

The Product Manager supports building Develon's compact construction equipment and innovation advantage by working with Channel Marketing to create optimal products and product improvements. This includes maximizing product gross profit and customer satisfaction as well as other requested tasks or projects as assigned.

Production Roadmap

• Coordinate global product roadmap of assigned Product Lines and lead regional collaboration.

New Product Opportunity

• Identify & lead local VoC collection to meet customer segmentation needs.
• Identify options and attachments to support the segmentation programs & market-specific solutions initiative.
• Identify & lead upgrades & options to current product portfolio.
• Work within the marketing team to prepare the new product, new market launch plans.
• Develop exit strategies for current models, product family.

Project Prioritization

• Analyze business opportunities, urgency from the market and regional resources, and prioritize development projects. Align with regions.
• Create NPOs for higher-priority projects.

Product Marketing

• Market studies to identify changing market needs, segments, and opportunities.
• Market share data analysis by product, channel, market, industry, region, and geography.
• Competitive landscape & analysis, including Market Intelligence and Industry, needs analysis, Voice of Market, trends by segment, Voice of the customer, desired features, specifications, etc.
• Development and dissemination of Product & application training and training material.
• Work with the marketing team to produce copy, photography, advertising & promotion budget approval.
• Participation in Industry events & associations.

What You'll Get

• Competitive Total Rewards programs
• Health, Dental, and Vision
• Generous Company 401(k) Match
• Free Telehealth Benefits
• Voluntary Supplemental Programs
• Career and Skill Development Support
• Make a direct impact on the success of the organization

Requirements

What You'll Need to Be Successful

• Education Required: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Engineering
• Experience Required: 5+ years of experience in Product Development, Engineering, or Market Development
• Travel Required: 10-24%
• Experience in building business plans and projecting/measuring Return On Investment
• Experience in conducting and compiling customer research
• Experience with compact construction equipment preferred.
• Construction product (or related) development knowledge and operation experience
• Financial acumen
• Strong communication skills (team leadership, presentation ability, proactive focus due to geographies)
• International travel may occur.

Develon is committed to a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, age, race, color, religion, creed, citizenship status, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Individuals with disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation in the application process or who need assistance accessing the information on this website should call 404-354-4094. The Company's hiring location is Suwanee in GA.

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