Product Manager - SS

<h2>Job Summary</h2><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>Uses extensive product knowledge in a particular product or product family to maximize profitability and sales positioning of assigned products.<h2></h2><h2>Job Description</h2><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p><b>Leads the strategy, growth, and profitability of the stainless-steel bar product portfolio, transforming traditional stainless offerings into differentiated, value-added solutions. Company car included.</b></p><p><b>**Please use same description for previous product manager, Mark Oswald, that was hired for the Central/ East region. **</b></p><p></p><p>LOCATIONS:</p><p>Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Nevada, Colorado, Arizona, Utah, Montana, Wyoming, New Mexico</p><p><b>Key Accountabilities:</b></p><ul><li>Develop and maintain deep product expertise in assigned product(s) / product line(s).  Function as internal product expert for both purchasing and sales activities.</li><li>In conjunction with Outside Sales, contact new and existing customers to discuss how their needs could be met by specific products.  Emphasize product features based on analyses of customers’ needs and on technical knowledge of product capabilities and limitations.</li><li>Assists customers in making product selections based on customers’ needs, product specifications, and applicable regulations.</li><li>Develop Sales/Marketing Plan for their respective product line and monitor results</li><li>Responsible for quoting and supporting sales contracts. Convert Purchase Requisitions to purchase orders.</li><li>Provide product training / education to sales teams to enhance their ability to market the product.</li><li>Manage supply chain to schedule material to meet stated inventory objectives.</li><li>Review and process Return Purchase Orders , Credits and Debits upon request</li><li>Have an understanding of the supply base including contact and general costing information.</li><li>Establish supplier relationships with both inside and outside sales contacts.</li><li>Prepare supplier reviews.</li><li>Establish and maintain positive relationships with external firms that manufacture, distribute, or represent the organization’s products.</li><li>Lead, direct, evaluate, and develop the organization’s sales force (field and inside sales) to achieve established sales and profit goals.</li><li>Meets TKMNA Employee <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">Attributes/Competencies</span></li><li>Utilize SAP Replenishment systems (YAMDDISP, YAMDUDEC) to manage standard inventory items.(SAP users only)</li></ul><p></p><p>The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirement for the performance of this job.  It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.</p><p></p><p><b>Qualifications:</b></p><p></p><p><u>Minimum Requirements</u>: </p><ul><li>Extensive sales/business development experience, product knowledge and expertise.  Extensive industry knowledge.</li><li>BA/BS required in Procurement or Business related field; Continuing professional development.</li><li>Minimum 10 years experience in sales and management roles.</li></ul><p></p><p><u>Preferred Requirements:</u></p><ul><li>MBA</li><li><i>SAP experience (SAP Business Units only)</i></li></ul><p></p><p>Job Compensation</p><p>$120,000 - $180,200 + Annual Bonus Incentive</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><h2>Benefits Overview</h2><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p><span>We offer competitive company benefits to eligible positions, such as</span> :</p><ul><li>Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance</li><li>Life Insurance and Disability</li><li><p>Voluntary Wellness Programs</p></li><li>401(k) or RRSP programs with Company Match </li><li>Paid Vacation and Holidays</li><li>Tuition Reimbursement</li><li>And more!</li></ul><p></p><p><i>Benefits may vary based on job, country, union role, and/or company segment. Please work with your recruiter or tk representative for applicable benefits information.</i><br> </p><h2></h2><h2>Disclaimer</h2><p style="text-align:left !important">This is to notify the general public that some individuals/entities are using the thyssenkrupp (“TK”) name, trademark, domain name, and logo without authorization. They are posing as employees, representatives, or agents of TK and its associated/group companies. These individuals/entities are fraudulently offering jobs online through texts, websites, telephone calls, emails, or by issuing fake offer letters. They are also soliciting jobseekers to deposit money in certain bank accounts or providing jobseekers with fraudulent checks to obtain banking information.  </p><p><br>TK does not ask, solicit, or accept any monies in any form from candidates, job applicants, or potential jobseekers, who have applied to or wish to apply to TK, whether online or otherwise as a pre-employment requirement. TK bears no responsibility for money being deposited/withdrawn therefrom in response to such fake offers.</p><p></p><p><b>Equal opportunity employer, including people with disabilities and veterans.</b></p><p>Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. For those requiring assistance completing the application or the application process and request information relating to the need for accommodation, please contact <a href="mailto:reasonableaccommodation@thyssenkrupp.com?subject=TK%20Reasonable%20Accommodations" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="color:#0000ff"><u><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">reasonableaccommodation@thyssenkrupp.com</span></u></span></a>.</p><p><br><b>TK does not:</b></p><p><br><i><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">1.    Send</span> job offers from free email services like Gmail, Rediffmail, Yahoo mail, etc.;<br><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">2.    Request</span> payment of any kind from prospective jobseekers or candidates for employment;<br><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">3.    Authorize</span> anyone to collect money or agree to any monetary arrangement in return for a job at TK;<br><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">4.    Send</span> checks to job seekers; or<br><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">5.    Make</span> job offers through third parties. In the event TK uses professional recruitment services through a third party, offers are always made directly by TK and not by any third parties.</i></p><p></p><p><b>PLEASE NOTE: </b></p><p><br><i><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">1.    TK</span> strongly recommends that potential jobseekers do not respond to such fake solicitations, in any manner;<br><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">2.    TK</span> will not be responsible to anyone acting on an employment offer that is not directly made by TK;<br><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">3.    Anyone</span> making an employment offer in return for money is not authorized by TK; and<br><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">4.    TK</span> reserves the right to take legal action, including criminal action, against such <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">individuals/entities.</span></i></p><p><br>TK follows a formal recruitment process through its own HR department and applications are evaluated by its HR department through pre-defined processes. 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