At Alfa Laval, we always go that extra mile to overcome the toughest challenges. Our driving force is to accelerate success for our customers, people and planet. You can only achieve that by having dedicated people with a curious mind. Curiosity is the spark behind great ideas and great ideas drive progress.
As a member of our team, you thrive in a truly diverse and inclusive workplace based on care and empowerment. You are here to make a difference. Constantly building bridges to the future with sustainable solutions that have an impact on our planet's most urgent problems. Making the world a better place. Every day.
The Product Manager position will be managing an Alfa Laval product line, including product marketing, innovation and serving customer needs to identify expectations to meet air cooler requirements.
About the Position: In this role, the main mission will be to proactively drive the product lines of Air welded heat exchangers by analyzing markets and customers' needs. This position will support an international team to guide the sales and profitability globally, defining future solutions and product gaps in line with our strategy, drive the R&D department to develop innovative global solutions, and promote the product range through the sales network, to include the following:
Become the expert on the products in the range
Acquire strong knowledge on applications and customers
Build a vision and roadmap on defined perimeter
Manage the product life cycle & define the product range
Follow-up product development with R&D team and secure that the deliverables match the master specifications set and the customer needs
Develop and deploy efficiently launch packages of new products
Support transverse marketing activities on your perimeter (training of salesforce, acquisition, communication, etc.)
Marketing activities/Sales support to sales companies both through global initiatives and local activities on regular basis
Joint visits of customers with the sales force
Measure and develop the customer share that we currently enjoy
Works with customers to educate and develop their staff to be more knowledgeable about the product.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending workshops, reviewing professional publications, participating in professional societies, etc.
Assists Manager with other tasks as needed.
Follows all safety policies and company-wide safety requirements; encourages action assuring safe behavior; confronts unsafe behavior and conditions proactively and positively.
Complies with all company policies and procedures.
Conducts themselves in a considerate, professional, cooperative and helpful manner toward fellow employees, customers, vendors and visitors.
What you know: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Chemical or Petroleum Engineering preferred with a minimum of 3+ years' experience in manufacturing environment with heat exchangers or heat transfer equipment. Air-Cooled Heat Exchanger experience preferred, to include:
Detailed-oriented with ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to speak with coworkers and customers on a regular basis.
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and operations.
Product Specification
Product Marketing – customer understanding and expectations; i.e voice of customer
Creativity and Innovation in new products
Proficient with Microsoft Programs, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI
International & domestic travel required to support business initiatives and customer needs – approximately 25%
Physical & Environmental Factors: Physical Requirements: Office environment with minimum physical requirements to perform all duties and responsibilities, as defined by management.
Environmental Factors (hazardous materials, work location, work surfaces, exposure).
What's in it for you: We offer a challenging position in an open and friendly environment where we help each other to develop and create value. Your work will have a true impact on Alfa Laval's future success. Our benefits-eligible associates enjoy healthcare, dental and vision plans, a robust wellness program, generous 401(k), paid holidays, paid time off benefits, and more. #LI-HM1
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