Bush Hog, a member of Alamo Group Inc., is looking to fill the position of Product Manager to support and contribute to the company goals of profitability, return on investment, inventory turnover, and accident prevention in the Agricultural Market.
Requirements
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project) required
- Database skills preferred
- Technical background preferred
- Project management qualification (PMP) or equivalent preferred
- Familiarity of formalized VoC (Voice of Customer) processes
- Strong strategically development skills
- Able to plan, and prioritize with strong organizational skills
- Able to create schedule and project timeline, track deliverables and meet deadlines
Responsibilities
- Deliver product development plan for all new programs and product enhancements. Conduct market research including VoC (voice of the customer) processes and analyze market size, trends, scope, etc. for use in the creation of the product roadmaps and a 5 year product development plan
- Lead new product development and product improvements from initial concept stage through production and to obsolescence using the Stage Gate process
- Responsible for the development of project plans and leading new product teams to the successful launch of new product introductions achieving all cost, quality and delivery goals
- Write product literature, advertising material and press releases
- Design layout of sales literature and other sales tools. Approve literature, ad slicks and corporate ads. Coordinate photography for literature.
- Prepare competitive product comparisons to be used as sales and training aids for sales force, customer service and Bush Hog Inc. dealer network
- Constant evaluation and continuous improvement of the Stage Gate process
Other
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Agriculture or similar required
- 3+ year's job related experience required
- Experience with agricultural products preferred; knowledge of Alamo Group products preferred
- Able to travel locally and nationally up to 25% of the time and as needed
- Able to lift, carry, push or pull trade show displays (up to 50lbs) alone or with assistance
