STATUS: Full-time, Exempt
SALARY RANGE: Negotiable
REPORTS TO: Product Marketing Manager – Light Duty Conveyor Belt
WORKING LOCATION: Negotiable
WHAT YOU'LL DO
The PRODUCT Specialist provides daily support to Product Marketing Manager and the sales team supports in United States such as technical Q&A, sample preparation, cost and price verification, inventory checks, R&D project follow up. That also includes preparation of sales product portfolios, manage, and improve general pricing policy, and regular and ongoing communications with R&D in Headquarter for product development to help grow the YONGLI America sales.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate’s Degree in engineering or another related field is required
- Product marketing, technical sales experience in conveyor belting industry is highly required.
- Good understanding of technical processes, product management is a plus
- Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
- Solid mechanical aptitude and problem-solving abilities. The ability to grasp strategic opportunities is needed along with excellent attention to detail.
- Self-starter with the ability to operate freely without extensive supervision.
- Occasional travel internationally for training purpose will require a valid passport.
- Demonstrates a high level of customer service
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Assist product marketing manager for all kinds of support on daily basis.
- Assist with product testing, developing industry and company specifications.
- Requires frequent travel to build strong relationships with key customers and with other business partners.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with all internal and external stakeholders
- Liaison to Sales and Logistics teams for product forecasting
- Develops product related documentation and provides proactive communication of product information to Sales and Customer Care
- Support local release of new products and enhancements following market launch process
- Provides internal product training upon request from Product Marketing Manager including disseminating application knowledge and competitive advantages
- Closely work with IT team to implement a suitable system for our belting business in US.
- Helps to sell identified slow moving and obsolete material
- Establish and maintain effective programs to coach, train, and provide feedback to outside sales team members
- Develop an in depth understanding of market segments, key customers, and the competitive landscape.
- Work with Marketing to ensure proper communication on corporate initiatives and new product launches are targeted and effectively communicated.
- Participate in industry events; attending tradeshows, e-conferences/webinars, and other industry associated events
WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive Salary
- Excellent health insurance benefits which includes a bundled medical, dental and vision package
- Life Insurance
- Short-term Disability
- 401(k) program with up to 5% company match
- Referral bonus
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position works in a standard office environment as well as customer locations. Involves sitting and standing for long periods, walking at will, lifting/carrying objects weighing less than 50 pounds, bending and reaching, close vision, hearing sounds/communication, speaking clearly and handling/grasping/fingering objects, and keyboarding. This position occasionally works extended hours and requires extensive US and international travel.
GENERAL INFORMATION
To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function of the position satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. YONGLI AMERICA provides reasonable accommodations to qualified employees and applicants with known disabilities who require accommodation to complete the application process or perform essential functions of the job, unless those accommodations would present an undue hardship.