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About this Product Manager - Class 1 role at KION Group

KION Group · Onsite · Summerville, SC, United States
KION North America, a leading provider of material handling solutions, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Class 1 Product Manager to join our dynamic team. As a Product Manager, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing our product portfolio, driving innovation, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Join our team at KION North America and become an integral part of our success in delivering high-quality material handling solutions. Apply today and embark on an exciting journey of innovation and customer satisfaction!

We offer:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Product Strategy: Develop and execute the product strategy for Class 1 material handling equipment, considering market trends, competitive analysis, and customer needs.
  • Product Development: Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, design, and manufacturing to define and prioritize product features, specifications, and performance requirements.
  • Market Analysis: Conduct market research to identify emerging customer demands, market trends, and opportunities for product differentiation. Utilize this information to guide product development decisions.
  • Competitive Analysis: Stay informed about competitor offerings, pricing, and market positioning. Identify areas of competitive advantage and develop strategies to maintain or improve market share.
  • Product Launch: Plan and execute successful product launches, working closely with marketing and sales teams to develop effective go-to-market strategies.
  • Customer Engagement: Engage with customers to understand their requirements, gather feedback, and identify improvement opportunities. Act as a customer advocate within the organization.
  • Product Training: Develop comprehensive product training materials and conduct training sessions for internal stakeholders, sales teams, and channel partners.
  • Performance Monitoring: Monitor product performance, analyze sales data, and collaborate with sales teams to ensure product targets and revenue goals are met.
  • Industry Knowledge: Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends, regulations, and standards related to material handling equipment.

Tasks and Qualifications:

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field. MBA is a plus.
  • Proven experience (minimum 5 years) as a Product Manager within the material handling industry, specifically with Class 1 equipment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with product management software.
  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience with warehousing equipment and technology.

Travel Requirement:

  • About 30%

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About KION Group

KION brands keep the world moving – globally, regionally, and locally. KION is the Supply Chain Solutions Company. With over 42,000 employees in more than 100 countries, we enable smart, sustainable, and reliable supply chains worldwide - wherever goods are stored, moved, or delivered. KION offers its customers the full spectrum of solutions to make their supply chains future-ready. Our international brands, Linde Material Handling, STILL, and Baoli and our regional brands, Fenwick and OM , stand for outstanding technological innovation, intelligent automation and service excellence in forklift trucks and warehouse equipment. Dematic complements this expertise with state-of-the-art automatio

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