Mitsubishi Electric Hiring For Product Manager (service) at Vernon Hills, IL, United States , United States Full Time

Job Description

Welcome to Mitsubishi Electric Automation! We are a global leader in providing automation solutions to a variety of industries, from manufacturing and industrial to medical and agriculture. We are proud to offer our team members an innovative and challenging work environment that encourages growth and success. At Mitsubishi Electric Automation, you will have the opportunity to work with the latest technologies and have access to the best resources, so you can make a positive impact on the world. Our team is passionate about providing the highest level of customer service, so you can be sure that your contributions will be valued and appreciated. If you are looking for a career that is rewarding and full of possibilities, then Mitsubishi Electric Automation is the right choice for you!

The Product Manager (Services) is responsible to help grow our service and solutions sales in Americas. As a member of MEAU’s Sales and Marketing Group (SMG) you will be part of a rapidly growing division that is poised to address customersxe2x80x99 growing automation needs. The Product Manager will lead the Service Solutions and Training Solutions portfolio to accomplish significant growth. We have an extensive portfolio of established, high-value services designed to meet and exceed market expectations and when combined with the rest of our automation product portfolio, Service Solutions and Training Solutions make a compelling value proposition.

Position Duties and Responsibilities

• Be the primary author the companyxe2x80x99s Service Solutions and Training Solutions marketing plan. Establish objectives/goals for the product, craft strategies to accomplish the goals, and execute these strategies through well-crafted tactics.
• Liaison with Field Service and Field Engineering Support Group personnel to define, justify, and coordinate new product development and product requirements for North and Latin America.
• Prepare insightful executive summary reports of our sales growth.
• Plan and implement new product introductions including market penetration strategy, pricing, promotion, training, demonstrations, and literature.
• Provide on-site sales support for key and target customers.
• Collaborate with Marcomm to create marketing initiatives, including advertisements, collateral creation, marketing communications (email, web, and print), product launch activities, coordination/assistance, case studies, and other marketing activities to increase lead counts and drive sales.
• Support the company at events, including sales/distributor meetings and tradeshows.
• Manage projects in conjunction with Sales, SSG, Marketing, Engineering, and/or third parties.
• Perform market, industry, and competitor research.
• Serve as internal and external PR spokesperson for Mitsubishi Service and Training Solutions – Be the Service and Training Solutions advocate.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

• None

Travel Requirements

• 25%+ travel within USA and travel to Japan one or two times a year

Essential Education, Skills and Experience

• BS in Engineering or Marketing preferred: BS in Business equivalent will be considered.
• 3+ yearsxe2x80x99 experience in industrial automation sales, marketing, and/or applications engineering.
• Extensive knowledge of the services and solutions market.
• Experience with a wide variety of industrial automation applications.
• Commercial and technical knowledge of industrial automation products.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and xe2x80x9cpresencexe2x80x9d to deal effectively with senior-level contacts
• Excellent communication skills, including presentation skills
• Ability to learn MEAU products and recommend technical applications to meet customer needs
• Computer proficiency xe2x80x93 Microsoft Office

Why choose us?

You would be joining:

• A successful team of smart, dedicated professionals who are not only the best in their respective fields but are committed to a tradition of technological leadership and innovation.
• An organization that truly cares about employee engagement and understands the impact of clear and consistent communication.
• Our leaders are committed to ensuring all employees are regularly informed about the state of the business, understand how they fit in, and know where they can make a difference.
• Employees are encouraged to pursue professional development opportunities and participate in in-house training programs.

We value our employees, and we offer an extensive benefits package that adds value to your total compensation. Our broad range of benefits include:

• Health, dental and vision insurance plans with company contribution xe2x80x93 we offer different plans, including PPO and HMO (HMO offered only in some states)
• Competitive 401k with company match
• Paid Vacation
• 13 Paid Holidays, including floater holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Employee life insurance – company paid core coverage plus supplemental coverage
• Dependent life insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Pet Insurance

Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. is committed to the employment and advancement of minorities, females, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other lawfully protected characteristic.

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