BEKO Technologies Corp is a manufacturer of all the ancillary components and system solutions associated with compressed air and gas and we are looking for an Associate Product Manager. The Associate Product Manager is responsible for maintaining the lifecycle of specific product lines and implementing new products from concept through development. This position will manage a product strategy that reflects the company’s vision as a technology leader in compressed air and ensure sustainable growth.
The opening is available immediately for our US headquarter in Atlanta, GA. We are most interested in dynamic, entrepreneurial and driven individuals with a solid engineering, product management or marketing background and excellent interpersonal skills.
The detailed duties include:
· Facilitate brainstorming for new product ideas as part of the new product innovation process.
· Develop a business case for new products which include: detailed market research, competitive feature and benefit analysis, new product requirements and competitive advantages, sales targets and forecasting, and a launch plan.
· Work with Engineering through design, development, and product validation to verify product expectation.
· Create and maintain product sales support material, technical literature, sales presentations, and product videos.
· Regularly perform pricing, competitive analysis, and recommend strategies to improve market position and promote products.
· Train Sales Managers and distributors on new and existing products.
· Provide Sales Managers with product support information including specialized products to generate new sales opportunities daily.
· Oversee the continuous improvement and cost reduction of products with Quality Management and Technical Service.
· Manage new product innovation projects: track projects through the stage-gate process and coordinate team meetings, gate reviews, and approvals. Help identify and eliminate project roadblocks, and keep meeting minuets with actionable items for persons responsible.
· Contribute to the company project road map to help establish priority projects, and resourcing conflicts.
· Perform other tasks as assigned and trained.
Education and Experience:
- 1-3 years of Product Management and/or product development experience
- Bachelor degree in Marketing, Business Management, Engineering or related field
Required Competencies:
- Excellent organization and analytical skills
- Strong technical skills a plus
- Ability to work with others
- Great written, oral communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
- Travel - The position requires travel, not more than 10% and will work from the company headquarters in Atlanta
BEKO Technologies GmbH was established in 1982 and employees more than 500 people in 15 subsidiaries worldwide. BEKO Technologies, Corp. is the U.S. subsidiary with about 55 employees. BEKO Technologies, Corp has been manufacturing and selling industrial technology products throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and South America since 1991. The American headquarter is located in Atlanta, GA and aside from the German parent company, it is by far the largest subsidiary and manufacturing location within the group, as well as the fastest growing one.
An in-depth look:
As a manufacturer of all the ancillary components and system solutions associated with compressed air and gas, BEKO Technologies Corp provides their customers with a broad product spectrum of industry leading products for all of their compressed air challenges. With decades of experience and independent, family owned leadership we offer prompt, reliable service, corporate flexibility, and continuous product innovation. Overall, the group has enjoyed very strong growth in the world market over the years, with BEKO Technologies, Corp. being the leading subsidiary through innovation, independence and growth, but most importantly through a strong team. We are looking toward a bright future in this constantly expanding sector.
What does being an employee at BEKO Technologies mean?
BEKO Technologies offers employees the experience of working for a company that is a unique and synergistic blend of American and European business cultures. This means competitive salary packages, excellent benefits, comprehensive reimbursement plans, a team oriented work environment, excellent corporate and industry reputation, and nearly unlimited growth potential within the company.
BEKO Technologies is a company where employees truly enjoy working. Through a more progressive management style, we seek to provide employees the ideal work-life balance and benefits that offer a real sense of security for all.
BEKO Technologies, Corp. is an equal employment opportunity employer.