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Weir Group
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Todmorden, West Yorkshire
2019-21271
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Job Description
The Engineering department are now looking to add a Product Manager- Slurry and Dewatering Pumps to their team. Purpose of Role: + Develops, communicates and executes comprehensive slurry and dewatering product strategies, including an integrated approach across all functional areas in the business. + Uses the product plans to inform sales strategies (developed in conjunction with regional sales team) that provide a clear direction for the product, sales and service teams to maximise growth in market share and profitability. + Assumes role of the general manager of the product lines, i.e. is the custodian of the product from cradle to grave. + Represents the "voice of the customer" internally by identifying and developing products and services (in collaboration with global product managers) that provide value to customers. + Leverages sound understanding of market potential for the products, and develops strategies to maximise market share and share of wallet across industry segments and geographies. + Provides technical solutions to customers (individual products, but also as part of a comprehensive solution that includes multiple products or process optimisation improvements). Key Responsibilities as Product Manager: Results this role is expected to accomplish. Including, but not limited to: + Develop and implement the product strategy and market positioning for the product line + Collaborate with the sales and service teams to maximise product performance and achieve revenue objectives + Monitor product performance and develop the recovery plans to achieve the performance targets + Provide leadership and direction to all business units to achieve the strategic targets + Provide leadership, coaching, mentoring and training to product team and conduct performance evaluations against outlined objectives + Identify opportunities and coordinate new product and service development in new and existing markets + Manage product lifecycle through expansion and rationalisation of the product range where possible + Manage market assessments, competitive evaluations, product development activities and customer needs analysis + Develop pricing policies, inventory requirements and route to market strategies + Work closely with Operations, Supply Chain and Engineering to achieve the desired product quality standards at the predetermined (market related) cost levels + + Evaluate product contribution statements and identify levers to maximise contribution + Coordinate product trials and develop detailed case studies incorporating process conditions by commodity and application + Publish success stories and editorials as part of an integrated marketing communications strategy + Ensure adherence to corporate and product brand guidelines + Engage with sales network to ensure that opportunities, quotes and activities are logged and tracked in C4C + Develop strategies with other product teams to develop and package integrated solutions (notably project tenders) + Ensure efficient cost management (self and team) + Ensure adherence to limits of authority (self and team) + Provide technical and marketing information and reports as required + Ensure adherence to HSE and housekeeping requirements on site and at customer sites Education & Experience needed: + Bachelor's degree (mechanical; industrial; metallurgical; or chemical) with five to eight years' related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. + Business management qualification with three to five years' experience. + Sound technical knowledge. + At least 5 years' experience in a technical role supporting sales in slurry and dewatering pumps. + At least 5 years' experience in servicing relevant market segments (mining; sand and aggregate; power; and general industry). ID: 2019-21271 Shift Schedule: Day Manages Others: No External Company Name: The Weir Group PLC External Company URL: www.weirminerals.com Street: Weir Minerals, Halifax Road, Todmorden, West Yorks