Mackenzie Stuart is collaborating with an Engineered Flow Control Manufacturer who is searching for a highly skilled and passionate Product Line Manager to take a lead role in executing their Global Product Strategy, which is worth over $25 million, and target double-digit growth. The Product Line Manager will explore exciting areas across various markets, such as Power Generation, Mining, Water & Wastewater, Pulp & Paper, Chemical Processing, Petrochemical, Food & Beverage, and related industrial processes. The ideal candidate will have multifaceted skills in Product Line Management, Strategic Marketing, Technical Sales, Product Launch, Pricing Strategies, drive Product Innovation, and help penetrate new market growth.

Primary Job Objectives:

Develop and implement product line strategies and growth plans aligned with company objectives and report to managementAct as the main customer interface, present products, and conduct VOC for potential and existing productsCollaborate with Research & Development and Product Engineering to drive NPD and Product MaintenanceDevelop and maintain new product roadmaps to promote new platforms & technologies for growthSuggest product line rationalization/pruning based on technological offeringsExecute cost reduction projects to improve market pricing and profitabilitySet inventory levels and provide input to Operations department based on market requirementsProvide direct Strategic Sales SupportDevelop & maintain product literature/technical manualsMonitor competition using SWOT Analysis techniquesCollaborate closely with Marketing departments to implement product communications & digital marketing platformSupport Product Engineering on use and application of products and new developmentsExecute and develop product & application training programsCoordinate order processing/quoting maintenanceAct as a key contributor to commercial contract negotiationAssist customers, global field sales force, engineering and QA with product troubleshooting as a product expertSupport RMA process and coordinate with customersExpected to travel domestically & internationally, estimated travel: 25-30%Support field team at global trade shows

Candidate Competencies:

Multiple years of Product Management functional experience is requiredExperience managing product lines across Engineered Fluid Technology product lines are a bonus i.e. Valve Engineering, Engineered Pumps, Turbomachinery, Rotating Equipment, Piping Systems, Flow/Pressure Instrumentation or related Fluid/Industrial Process Control IndustriesAn Engineering degree is a strong asset but not mandatory with relevant experience, skills, and technical mindset (e.g., Mechanical, Electronic, or related Engineering Degree)The ideal candidate will ideally have knowledge of an array of multiple industry verticals i.e. Mining, Water & Wastewater, Pulp & Paper, Chemicals, Power Generation, Petrochemical, Oil & Gas, or Industrial related process industries.Strong understanding of Product Ideation to Launch and the ability to manage product lifecyclesAbility to report to HQ location for meetings, global R&D and Manufacturing sites domestically and Internationally (open to international travel across APAC, Europe & South America specific regions)Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with direct customers while performing field service/training to internal departmentsEnglish fluent capability with additional Spanish language is a bonusProfound experience in the sales process (mechanisms) of fluid mechanistic technologies

Compensation:

Competitive base salary, performance bonus, health & life insurance, dental and fringe benefitsTotal Compensation: up to $135K-$145K base salary + 15% bonus dependent on experiencePre-succession planning for a director level positionDomestic and International travel opportunities to Europe & APAC RegionsOpportunity to be a part of and contribute global success for a multi-nationalFlexible working location with approximately 30-40% travel expectations