Regional Product Line Manager

Driven by Possibility

We don't rest on our rich heritage of innovation. We leverage it to inspire solutions that will power the next hundred years. We invest continually in R&D and technology, so our products not only outperform industry standards; they exceed our customers' demanding expectations. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow. And we are constantly expanding our product catalog and value-added service offerings to support every facet of our customers' operations. In the most extreme environments and those more familiar, Gates is there with the right product, in the right place at the right time. Whether building original equipment or maintaining products in the aftermarket, we enable companies in every industry to be more efficient, productive, and profitable. We are Gates.

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We are searching for an open-minded Regional Product Line Manager to operate effectively in a matrix environment. You will own the development and implementation of regional product line strategic plans. The person should have a proven track record. We are only shortlisting enterprising individuals who want to be part of a growing company.

**YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES / ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
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Accountability #1: Customer (End Users)
- Conduct end market research, VOC survey (calls, field investigations) and monitor end market dynamics (end market size, growth rate, end market trends, key issues, threats, opportunities).
- Provide clear product value proposition to commercial organization for their upselling.
- Continually analyze and interpret end users' experience and provide input to global product roadmap based on deep understanding of end users' experience.

Accountability #2: Process / Performance
- Formulate regional product strategic plans with approved product objectives for each end market.
- Analyze and drive product key results (Sales, Profitability, Delivery, Quality accident, Availability, Customer retention, Vitality) on regular basis.
- Evaluate sales pipeline and analyze win/loss reason for large opportunities.

Accountability #3: People
- Maintain current knowledge of products, manufacturing processes and market dynamics.
- Identify and develop industry specialists to enable transition to value selling.
- Communicate end market specific strategies and results to senior management and stakeholders.

**KEYS TO SUCCESS**:

- To place end users, experience at the center of everything we do.
- Result-oriented and open-minded individuals.

**SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES**: This is an individual contributor role that works with multi discipline team to drive product line management.

**YOUR QUALIFICATIONS/ QUALIFICATIONS & PREFERRED SKILLS***:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- A degree in mechanical engineering is preferred, an additional degree in marketing is a plus.
- Minimum 3 years' product management experience in a related industry.
- Proven record in driving cross-functional teams in execution product line strategy.

**REQUIRED SKILLS**:

- Must have excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Possess market research and sales mapping skills.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for data analysis.
- Advanced Microsoft PowerPoint skills to deliver high quality executive-ready presentations.

**PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (travel, etc)**

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Ability to travel up to 30% of the time, including international travel.

We are firmly committed to the equitable treatment of all our employees and qualified applicants for employment. Equal opportunity in all aspects of employment is one of our firmest and most basic beliefs and we will not tolerate any illegal discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The Company will not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation or any other protected class.

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Please be advised that Gates Corporation does not accept resumes from third-party recruiters._