Product Manager

At Materion, everyone is included, respected and offered opportunity to grow. Join us! The Product Manager (PM) functions as the key business leader to increase the sales, profitability, and market share of the assigned segment portfolio. The PM will provide a direct interface with existing and new customers to fully satisfy their needs and bring additional user knowledge to the organization. This role will work closely with Key Account Managers, Product Specialists, Process Engineering, Quality, Operations, Technology & Innovation, and will have significant interface with customers.
Responsibilities

Develop and execute product strategies to drive business growth.
Utilize personal industry knowledge and contacts to expand company’s sales in the defined market.
Solve customer problems through interface with technical service, production, quality assurance, account management and customer service.
Coordinate with Sales Director(s) to establish sales territories, sales forecasts, quotes, quotas, incentives, methods, and goals, and advise dealers, distributors, and clients concerning sales and marketing techniques.
Maintain sales volume, product mix, and selling price by keeping current with supply and demand, changing trends, economic indicators, and competitors.
Research, analyze and monitor financial, technological and competitive factors so that market opportunities may be capitalized on, and the effects of competitive activity may be minimized.
Review business results, ensure customer satisfaction, develop strategies for growth and formulate tactics to expand business opportunities.
Develop and maintain the overall marketing communications strategy for all products and/or services including suggestions for trade shows, conferences, advertising, product information, etc.
Demonstrate a strong grasp of company’s technical expertise. Provide technical advice at customer’s sites.
Analyze and suggest new market segments for the company based upon analysis of company capabilities and market segment requirements.
Qualifications

Undergraduate degree in a relevant technical, material science or engineering field or equivalent.
Minimum 5 years’ related professional experience.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret information of a technical nature.
Interpersonal skills with keen ability to explain complex concepts to others.
Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office Suite.
Demonstrated project management skills.
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and relation-building skills.
Experience in coaching and training team members.
Demonstrated ability to work with international teams.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to assess account profitability and pricing strategy.
Pay Range

$101,400.00 - $162,000.00. Base salary may vary based on factors including prior experience, education, internal peer comparison, performance, and geographic location.
Eligibility

Export compliance eligibility for access to U.S. controlled technology under ITAR and EAR.
Must qualify as either a U.S. citizen, a U.S. National, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., a person admitted into the U.S. as an Asylee or Refugee, a national of a non-prohibited country (via letter of assurance), or a person approved for an export license by the governing agency.
Approval of an export license is contingent upon Materion’s determination to obtain the license within a timeframe consistent with business requirements.
Materion Corporation and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company’s policy is to not unlawfully discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state and local laws, regulations or ordinances. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.
The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the Company.

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