Product Manager

Daikin Comfort Technologies Mfg LP. is seeking a Product Manager for its Aftermarket Parts Division. The role drives profitable sales growth, manages margins, inventory, supplier performance, and customer needs, and develops a competitive national product offering through market insights, customer feedback, and data analysis.

Responsibilities:

• Identify and prioritize business opportunities through Voice of Customer and market share analysis
• Develop business cases for the development of new products, including recommending product positioning and pricing strategy to produce the lowest cost products, and attain the highest possible margins and long-term market share
• Manage product life cycles by establishing short and long-range visions for products
• Partner closely with Regional Parts Managers and sales leadership to identify and capture growth opportunities
• Evaluate and escalate risks in projects/products to supervisor and senior management when appropriate
• Monitor competitive activities/products and provide continuous gap analysis in products/services
• Lead supplier business reviews covering sales, profitability, inventory, service levels, rebates, pricing, and growth opportunities
• Establish price to market through margin analysis and competitive positions
• Provide sales support for product benefits and features internally and externally (Product/Dealer Meetings)
• Perform additional projects/duties to support ongoing business needs

Requirements:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
• Effective communication skills – verbal, written, and public speaking
• Ability to develop effective communication pieces such as (presentations, written memos,  and Product training)
• Good judgment and decision-making skills to lead multi-functional new product programs to market
• Ability to apply business and financial methods
• Ability to build relationships with and influence stakeholders
• Effective organizational and time management skills
• Intermediate knowledge of HVAC technology and components
• Knowledge of durable goods manufacturing processes
• Applies quality problem-solving techniques (root cause analysis)
• Applies Voice of Customer to the product cycle
• Advanced knowledge of HVAC technology, Aftermarket part components, and industry
• Ability to apply good judgment, strong work ethic, and integrity on the job
• Bachelor's degree
• Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States
• 10+ years of experience in product management, distribution, sales, or a related field preferred
• HVAC Aftermarket or distribution experience strongly preferred
• My preference would be in the sciences
• MBA a plus