Location: Houston,TX, USA
May include:
* Identify and prioritize business opportunities through Voice of Customer and market share analysis.
* Manage product life cycles by establishing a short and long range vision for products.
* Develop product specifications to meet voice of customer needs for markets.
* Effectively communicate product development priorities and product/project progress.
* Evaluate and escalate risks in projects/products to supervisor and senior management when appropriate.
* Monitor competitive activities/products and provide continuous gap analysis in products/services.
* Know and understand regulatory requirements for products.
* Contribute to the development of product forecasts.
* Evaluate and recommend product inventory levels.
* Subject matter export on all regulatory inquires and requirements for products, including ASTM, Environmental, international regulations, etc
* Annual updates of Marketing Documents, Website and Literature.
* Assist in the development of new products based on customer feedback.
* Identifies and implements product presentation Improvements.
* Establish price to market through margin analysis and competitive positions. Aid in quotation process.
* Provide sales support for product benefits and features internally and externally (Product/Dealer Meetings)
Nature and Scope: Manages cross-functional projects within knowledge area.
Knowledge and Skills:
* Ability to work in a fast paced team environment.
* Ability to speak in public.
* Ability to develop effective communication pieces such as (presentations, written memos, etc.).
* Ability to manage cross-functional personnel.
* Ability to apply business and financial methods.
* Ability to negotiate.
* Intermediate knowledge of HVAC technology and components.
* Knowledge of durable goods manufacturing processes.
* Applies quality problem solving techniques (root cause analysis).
* Applies Voice of Customer to the product cycle
Experience: 5+ years experience
Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Math, Physics or the applied sciences. MBA a plus.
People Management: No
Physical Requirements / Working Environment: Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.
Reports to: Director, Product Marketing