Liebherr USA is an international company specializing in construction equipment, and they are seeking a Product Manager for Wheel Loaders. The Product Manager will act as the product expert, coordinating training and sales efforts while analyzing market trends and competitive data to enhance product offerings and market share.
Responsibilities:
- Collects and maintains competitive pricing data and product information on all major competitors
- Coordinates the development of training programs to maximize product knowledge of dealer and company sales staff to achieve increased market share across the product range
- Seeks sales opportunities with end-customers and coordinates sales efforts with Dealers
- Travels with Dealer Sales Representatives to support and coordinate product demonstrations and product handovers
- Regularly visits distribution partners within the territory to promote and develop ongoing wheel loaders sales and activities
- Assists in the development of product literature, marketing materials and all relevant sales material
- Assists with conducting and participating in competitive comparison testing
- Applies knowledge gained from testing to assist in the creation of features and benefits presentations
- Identifies product improvements and configurations for equipment in varying applications in the US market
- Uses market intelligence to assist in the creation and implementation of a growth plan to increase market share
- Enters all customer contact visits into the customer retention management database - LIVIS
- Assists in providing ongoing communication to the respective department regarding product support problems and recommended solutions
- Attends, supports and participates in trade shows and industry relevant organizations pertinent to product specialty
- Creates specifications for Purchase Orders
- Prepares quotes for specialized machines and standard machines and attachments in LIAS
- Assists with communication with dealers on the status of orders
- Answers Dealer and Factory inquiries
Requirements:
- A combination of related education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree and 2-4 years of experience in similar or related job function
- Travel domestically and internationally 50% to 75% of the time
- Must live in reasonable proximity to a large regional airport
- Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver license and passport
- This position is remote work eligible
- For this position, you must be based in one of the following states, or be willing to relocate to - Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, Utah, or Arizona
- This position is not eligible for sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship