Product Manager - Roller Chain Division

Product Manager - Roller Chain Division The TSUBAKI name is synonymous

with excellence in quality, dependability, and customer service. U.S.

Tsubaki is a leading manufacturer and supplier of power transmission and

motion control products. As a part of a vast, international network of

corporate and industrial resources, Tsubaki offers its customers the

finest state-of-the-art products available in the world and we strive to

be the "Best Value" supplier in the industry. The Product Manager will

be responsible for managing all aspects of the Roller Chain Division

(RCD) in North and South America and will create and execute the short

and long-term strategies that will provide the required sales and profit

growth. This position will lead the organization?s product management

and marketing efforts for the complete portfolio of standard and

made-to-order roller chain products and will require close interaction

with Customers, Sales, Engineering, Operations, and Customer Service to

be successful. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The essential

duties and responsibilities of this job are included but not limited to

this job description - other tasks may be assigned and expected to be

performed. Conducting market research to determine the strategic

direction of the division through a variety of methods including, but

not limited to, customer visits, attending industry association meetings

and seminars, and web-based research. This will culminate in the

creation and execution of the annual business plan. Working closely with

both the inside and outside sales teams to provide timely responses to

customer and application questions by email, phone, and in-person

visits. Will provide pricing guidance for day-to-day and large project

quotes and will lead all contract pricing negotiations with large

customers. Identifying new products to be developed and working with

sales, engineering, manufacturing, and logistics, to successfully launch

them to the market. This process will include identifying target markets

and competitive products as well as developing detailed sales and margin

projections and a formal go-to-market launch. Providing technical

product and application support to customers and sales by phone, email,

and customer visits. Development of pricing strategies for all assigned

product lines to ensure sales and profit targets are met. Will be

responsible for developing and monitoring all pricing policies. This

will include regular review of all product line sales and costs and will

require close interaction with manufacturing and accounting. Creating

the annual sales and bookings budget and the regular review of the

financial performance to adjust the sales forecast monthly throughout

the year. Leading the marketing and advertising programs through

digital, social media, and traditional marketing channels to promote the

brand and increase awareness of key products. Work closely with both

internal and external marketing resources to maximize the ROI for the

advertising budget. Other tasks/functions as assigned. Requirements 2+

years of successful product management, technical sales, or application

Engineering Experience With a Manufacturing Company Strong Mechanical aptitude Bachelor's degree required, technical degree a plus Strong

leadership skills Excellent communication and presentation skills

Ability to work effectively both independently and in a group across all

levels of the organization Advanced computer skills with an emphasis on

Microsoft Office, high-level Excel experience a plus Ability to travel

up to 25% Learn more about U.S. Tsubaki at: www.ustsubaki.com/careers

U.S. Tsubaki Offers a Competitive Compensation And Benefits Package, including health benefits effective on date of hire, dental and vision

benefits effective on the first of the month following date of hire,

Paid Time Off ("PTO"), 10 paid holidays, generous 401(k) match and

profit sharing