Manager - Product Marketing - Actuators Product

Product Marketing Manager - Actuators product

JOB SCOPE :

- The Product Manager analyses market trends & requirements to define clear product specifications for a product family, which is positioned to have competitive advantage and gain high market share.

- He/she manages the projects to develop new products during the Release Process and then the introduction to the market and support and training during the life cycle to achieve optimum sales and profitability. Focus on Valves product.

Main Responsibilities :

1. Understands market trends, drivers, challenges and needs to best prioritize, draft and execute business plans leading to premier solutions in the market.

2. Assists with strategic product plans based on market knowledge and opportunities for growth.

3. Manage the product lifecycle from market introduction to discontinuation.

4. Assists in developing and deploying the new product launch and market introduction plan; works collaboratively with cross-functional teams to develop the necessary communications regarding each of the products, including but not limited to technical, marketing and sales documentation.

5. Receives new product requests; works with market management to understand competitor offerings, pricing, marketing, how product will benefit the company, codes and standards, etc.

6. Maintains and communicates with Asia Pacific Product Managers.

7. Product lifecycle management (creation, maintenance, revision, retirement), understanding build/buy/partner options for their programs, articulating business value for investment needs

8. Work with sales and marketing implement strategies/ tactics

9. Work with content development resources on all build projects to ensure a common vision and support the development effort

10. Lead the product launch/change process (readiness, logistics, pricing, communication, etc.)

Competences :

- Task-related decision-making competences. Decision making authority is restricted by formal Product Care instructions and guidelines.

Measured at :

- Individual target agreement

- Customer satisfaction

- Project & Product Portfolio updates and accuracy

- Efficiency in handling requests, securing and editing know-how (internal & external)

Educational Requirements : Major in Automation or HVAC engineering / Bachelor degree or above

Working Experiences : More than 5 years working experience in HVAC industry or related field, especially in Water product

Special Requirements :

- Good command of written and spoken English

- Proficiency in computer operation and work related applications (especially in MS Office and AUTO CAD)

- SAP and CRM knowledge of advantage

Personal Requirements :

- Persuasive ability and ability to interface with customers, suppliers on a professional level

- Thinking and acting in consideration of networked structures

- Skill in evaluating risks and making decisions accordingly

- Good Communication and Interpersonal skills

- Willingness to travel