Product Manager

Are you a visionary with an entrepreneurial spirit? Do you have a knack for business leadership and management? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! 

Who We Are:  
The Kurt J. Lesker Company (KJLC) stands at the forefront of technological innovation on an international scale, providing advanced manufacturing solutions to a diverse range of critical industries. With over 70 years of excellence, KJLC has established itself as a pivotal force in the semiconductor, aerospace, medical, and optical sectors. We manufacture and deliver high-quality vacuum products, components and systems that are integral to the development of cutting-edge technologies. Our commitment to workplace culture, sustainability, ethics, and manufacturing excellence has earned us widespread recognition. 

Summary:  

As a Product Manager in the Vacuum Mart Division, you'll drive innovation and success through your entrepreneurial spirit and business acumen. You'll craft effective marketing strategies, competitive pricing, and provide essential training and support to Sales, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Service teams. In collaboration with the Supply chain team, you’ll create smart inventory management strategies. You'll also explore new products and markets while enhancing existing ones, ensuring all products achieve and maintain profitability. 

Responsibilities:  

• Ensure a thorough understanding of the product's technical aspects, applications, and competitive strengths and weaknesses to effectively train and support the sales team 
• Direct product development through the Innovation process, creating product strategy and roadmaps 
• Coordinate with Marketing to develop selling prices and pricing guidelines  
• Evaluate market trends and needs to identify and develop or modify products to meet these opportunities 
• Develop information on key suppliers, manage relationships with them, and work with Supply Chain to find new suppliers and develop additional sources for competitive products 
• Provide timely support to sales with tools, technical assistance, training, and direct customer interaction 
• Assist in closing orders when requested or deemed necessary to meet sales goals 
• Collaborate with the supply-chain team to develop inventory strategies and manage slow-moving and obsolete inventory 
• Lead in resolving customer complaints and Corrective Action Requests (CARs), ensuring quality service and customer satisfaction 
• Participate in the business planning process 

Qualifications: 

Required 

• Prior experience in Product Management/Sales/Engineering 
• Bachelor of Science or equivalent working experience 
• Strong technical knowledge 
• Strong communication skills 
• Fluent in the English language 
• Overnight and international travel 

Preferred 

• Understanding of Vacuum Industry and its Products and Practices 

Kurt J Lesker Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. KJLC is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities (unless doing so will result in undue hardship). If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to our human resources department at [email protected] or call (412) 387-9200 to provide the nature of your request.   
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