Product Manager - Liquid Ring Pumps

Your role

As a Product Manager - LRP, your mission is to Anticipate and respond to customer needs by developing and implementing competitive products, creating customer value and supporting strategy. Support customer centers to drive and profitable and accelerated growth of liquid ring product line as part of the VIN divisional strategy. 

You will

Strategic/Tactical

• Continuously monitor and interpret market trends, customer requirements and competitive situation on the LRP portfolio to drive the product strategy.
• Lead product development and strategy via the NPI process to sustain and develop a differentiated brand LRP portfolio for the Edwards and Atlas Copco brands.
• Develop and implement product pricing strategies and positioning (including special pricing agreements)
• Define and own the marketing strategy and LRP roadmap with divisional marketing managers and present at the PSM
• Influence and give input to training and communication plan and implement these using all available media and platforms.

General

• Own and drive the success of the LRP product portfolio by communicating with MSMs, BDMs, Applications , Customer Centres, Engineering, Quality and Operations
• Follow competitive moves and continuously benchmark the competition performance against VIN product lines
• Prepare and deliver internal and external product-based presentations (e.g webinars), training packages (e.g learning link) and technical support material for training and communication purposes
• Monitor and drive the sales and profitability of your product portfolio and develop a business plans for growth
• Close two-way collaboration with CCs globally to bring voice of customer back to the PCs and distribute /communicate all the related product information to the CCs to enable sales success.
• Support and close communication to enable systems sales of bare-shaft LRP products.
• Manage Product Development Projects from initial feasibility to full market introduction within the set time frame/cost price and according to the quality standards and in line with the product strategy.
• Report to PCM, PQM and PSM and be a key stakeholder in connected PTMs.

To succeed, you will need

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.

• Relavent previous experience in a similar role including a minimum 5 years experience within the vacuum pumps industry is a must-have.
• High level of understanding of LRP design, operation, manufacturing processes and global vacuum standards
• Experience in Liquid Ring pump technical, sales and marketing is preferred
• Proven ability to diagnose and resolve complex product and system related problems
• Strong knowledge of vacuum pumps and vacuum applications
• English: Full professional proficiency
• Entrepreneurial spirit to drive project with speed and professionalism
• Experience in project management, marketing skills, communication skills, organization, analytical mind, priorities management
• Strong influencing and presentation skills
• Ability to deal with pressurised situations, and keep commitments whilst managing priorities and challenges.
• Ability to develop/build relationships and interact effectively with all functions within VIN as well as distributors, customers and suppliers
• Be able to communicate information to a group of people in a clear and comprehensible manner (e.g. customer centers, engineering teams, divisional management…)
• Competence and comfort with key Microsoft Office programmes including Powerpoint, Excel, Outlook etc.
• SAP Experience is plus
• Willingness to frequently (globally) travel

In return, we offer

• Culture of trust and accountability
• Lifelong learning and career growth
• Innovation powered by people
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits
• Health and well-being

Job location

This role offers working on-site in one of the cities Tianjin, Qingdao, Zibo, Shanghai, China (CN).

Contact information

 Talent Acquisition Team: Shirley Gu