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Product Manager

McGrath RentCorp · Irving, TX, USA · Remote ·

Pay:
$113,400-$155,000/yr
Job type:
Full Time

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Product Manager
Full Time Regular First/Mid Level Mgrs TRS - Dallas, TX, Dallas, TX, US

15 days ago Requisition ID: 2763

Salary Range: $113,400.00 To $155,000.00 Annually

The specific pay rate and level will depend on the successful candidate’s qualifications, prior experience and location.

This position is hybrid. Candidate MUST be located in the Dallas, Fort Worth area

A Day in the Life
As the Product Manager, you will be an integral part of sales, marketing, and inventory management for the organization. This role provides analysis and market trend information to help determine appropriate inventory levels to meet customer needs and requests. Incumbents work both internally with sales and externally with vendors to maintain knowledge of the market, industry, and product offerings.

What You’ll Do
Primary point of contact for our vendors.
Participate in vendor presentations, seminars, and customer briefings to continually update knowledge of products and to strengthen relationships with vendors
Work with equipment manufacturers, become fully immersed in the markets that drive changes in technologies
Maintain appropriate inventory levels of inventory based on market dynamics and organizational goals
Analyze historical inventory data, market trends and information from a variety of sources to identify models to stock in our rental inventory
Assess and track equipment exposure and optimize inventory to obtain maximum value for equipment
Interact with the sales team to develop and propose creative product and financial alternatives to satisfy customers’ needs
Issue purchase orders after negotiating with vendors to achieve the lowest possible equipment acquisition cost
Provide the marketing team with accurate product information to support our various go-to-market strategies
Maintain accurate product descriptions in our proprietary inventory management system and in our web content management system
Provide appropriate training and tools to the sales team to support product knowledge and application awareness
Perform other duties as assigned

Must Haves
Bachelor’s degree or 5-8 years equivalent experience required
Hard working, action oriented, and full of energy for challenging tasks
Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers
Functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level; can learn new skills, new industries, company product or technical knowledge
Makes good decisions based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience and judgment
Deals with concepts and complexity comfortably; described as intellectually sharp, capable and agile
Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; probes all fruitful sources for answers; can see hidden problems
Excellent at honest analysis; looks beyond the obvious and doesn’t stop at the first answers
Looks towards the broadest view of an issue or challenge; sees ahead clearly; can anticipate future consequences and trends accurately; has broad knowledge and perspective
Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture
Cool under pressure; does not become defensive or irritated when times are tough
Skillful at negotiating in tough situations with both internal and external groups
Adheres to an appropriate (for the setting) and effective set of core values and beliefs during both good and bad times; acts in line with those values
Dedicated to meeting expectations and requirements of internal and external customers
Uses time effectively and efficiently; values time; concentrates efforts on the more important priorities

Special Considerations:
Some travel required to meet with vendors, local and non-local
Some travel required for trade show activity

Location of Position:
Near DFW Airport – Dallas, TX – Hybrid office and remote after training

Flexibility & Evolving Responsibilities
This job posting is intended to convey the general nature and level of work expected in the role. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Responsibilities may evolve over time, and team members may be asked to take on additional tasks or adjust their focus in response to changing business needs—sometimes with or without prior notice. This flexibility is a valued part of our culture and supports our commitment to collaboration, agility, and shared success.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Hiring Requirements
Pre-employment screenings are conducted after a conditional offer of employment is extended, in accordance with fair hiring laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, on the basis of disability and any other legally protected status. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. At this time, we do not sponsor employment visas or provide immigration sponsorship now or in the future. Our company uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.

AI Use in Our Interview Process
You are welcome to use AI tools to prepare in advance for our interview process. During interviews, however, candidates should respond based on their own knowledge, experience, and perspective without real-time assistance from AI or another person. This helps us have an authentic conversation and evaluate candidates consistently. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the interview process, please let us know.

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