KION Group

Product Manager - Class 2 & 3

KION Group  •  Summerville, SC (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

KION North America, a leading provider of material handling solutions, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Class 2 and Class 3 Product Manager to join our dynamic team. As a Product Manager, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing our product portfolio, driving innovation, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Join our team at KION North America and become an integral part of our success in delivering high-quality material handling solutions. Apply today and embark on an exciting journey of innovation and customer satisfaction!

We offer:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Product Strategy: Develop and execute the product strategy for Class 2 and Class 3 material handling equipment, considering market trends, competitive analysis, and customer needs.
  • Product Development: Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, design, and manufacturing to define and prioritize product features, specifications, and performance requirements.
  • Market Analysis: Conduct market research to identify emerging customer demands, market trends, and opportunities for product differentiation. Utilize this information to guide product development decisions.
  • Competitive Analysis: Stay informed about competitor offerings, pricing, and market positioning. Identify areas of competitive advantage and develop strategies to maintain or improve market share.
  • Product Launch: Plan and execute successful product launches, working closely with marketing and sales teams to develop effective go-to-market strategies.
  • Customer Engagement: Engage with customers to understand their requirements, gather feedback, and identify improvement opportunities. Act as a customer advocate within the organization.
  • Product Training: Develop comprehensive product training materials and conduct training sessions for internal stakeholders, sales teams, and channel partners.
  • Performance Monitoring: Monitor product performance, analyze sales data, and collaborate with sales teams to ensure product targets and revenue goals are met.
  • Industry Knowledge: Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends, regulations, and standards related to material handling equipment.

Tasks and Qualifications:

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field. MBA is a plus.
  • Proven experience (minimum 5 years) as a Product Manager within the material handling industry, specifically with Class 2 and Class 3 equipment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with product management software.
  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience with warehousing equipment and technology.

Travel Requirement:

  • About 30%

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KION Group

About KION Group

Are looking to make your move? Then you’ve come to the right place! We are the KION Group, and the world of supply chain solutions is our home. KION is shaping world trade – globally, regionally, locally. We ensure that supply chains reach their full potential: fast, efficient, smart, sustainable and reliable.

Our 42,000 employees make a real difference, helping us to become who we are today: The Supply Chain Solutions Company. Our people’s passion is innovating, automating, and orchestrating solutions for our customers’ supply chains.

Would you like to be part of our international team? We can offer you interesting jobs and exciting career opportunities in an innovative, rapidly-growing, and forward-looking industry.

With us, you benefit from numerous development opportunities in a global group, including the possibility of working at one of our locations abroad on a temporary basis. Regardless of which of our sites you work at, the KION values—integrity, collaboration, courage, and excellence—shape how we act and how we work with colleagues, managers, customers, suppliers, and applicants both at home and abroad.

KION is the architect of global, regional and local supply chains. Our brands are well established:

Dematic is the global leader in intelligent supply chain and automation solutions. The Linde Material Handling and STILL brands serve the premium and higher value segments of the industrial truck market. Baoli focuses on industrial trucks in the lower value and economy segments.

As a provider of comprehensive supply chain solutions with a worldwide service network, KION has a global presence and a regional focus on the needs of its customers. KION brands keep the world moving.

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Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Frankfurt/Main, DE
Year Founded
2006
Website
kiongroup.com
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