Location: Saint Cloud,MN, USA
Quanex is looking for a Product Manager to join our team located in St. Cloud, MN.
As the Manager, Product Development, you'll be responsible for the life-cycle management of Quanex Custom Components (QCC) products, including the development of new solutions and management of existing products. Key responsibilities include conducting voice of customer, determining product requirements for new products, implementing go to market strategies, leading product launches, and maintenance of business activities including product training, RFP support, and productivity improvement initiatives. The Product Manager will develop a deep understanding of the targeted markets including market size, applications, competitive landscape, suppliers, and customer needs and utilize this market knowledge to identify new growth opportunities for QCC.
We Offer You!
* Competitive Salary
* 401K Match w/ 2-year vesting period
* Bonus Potential
* Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
* Paid Time Off & Holidays
* Tuition Assistance
* Wellness/Fitness Resources
* Training/Development
* Employee Stock Purchase Plan
* Dynamic Culture & People - just to name a few!
What's attractive about the Product Manager position?
* Ability to make an immediate impact to the business.
* Supportive & collaborative team culture.
* Utilize your expertise for a critical business function.
What Success Looks Like:
* Develop a deep understanding of market dynamics including competitive landscape, macro trends, competitor and supplier offerings, and customer needs.
* Responsible for understanding the competitive pricing in the market and how to position QCC's products against competitive solutions.
* Contributes to the pricing strategy and execution on new and existing products, including annual price recommendations.
* Support the operations team to manage and improve product quality and delivery.
* Train the sales organization, distributor partners, and customers on QCC's products and solutions as assigned.
* Respond to inquiries from the sales organization to support new business opportunities and risk management.
* Provide input into the product strategy, roadmap, and business case development.
* Collaborate with marketing to develop & update new collateral and sales tools to help drive awareness of QCC's solutions.
* Analyze product data, including revenue, profit, demand, market data and provide recommendations, and forecasting.
* Effectively communicate with key internal stakeholders and influence functional areas.
What You Bring:
* Four-year degree in business or engineering required.
* Three to five years of professional work experience in B2B product management.
* Experience partnering with customers and engineering in the development and management of new and existing products.
* Previous exposure to or experience working in manufacturing.
* Successful track record of problem solving, idea generation, and project execution.
The targeted salary range for this position is $78K to $115K plus potential to earn an annual bonus.
About Quanex, A Part of Something Bigger
Quanex (NYSE: NX) is a global, publicly traded manufacturing company primarily serving OEMs in the fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration and outdoor products markets. We are A Part of Something Bigger by improving the performance and aesthetics of end products through continuous innovation, helping customers achieve greater production efficiencies, dedication to giving back to communities where we operate, producing shareholder value and helping our employees learn, grow, and thrive. Learn more at Quanex.com.