Product Manager Precision Components

Product Manager Precision Components 
 

We are looking for a Product Manager- Precision Components for the North East region. In this role you will manage, develop, implement sales and marketing activities to maximize sales of an assigned product within a segment of the Balzers business. This role will also be responsible for identifying potential customers by generating leads garnered through prospecting, current customers, trade shows, etc., The Product Manager is also responsible for developing consultative relationships with customers to understand and deliver on their requirements. As such, this position will be responsible for working within the sales/marketing hierarchy to develop strategies for their assigned product and segment based on research and analysis.

Your Responsibilities:

• Identify and drive new opportunities with potential customers as well as penetrate existing industries within the assigned market segment to grow Balzers' products and services.  Key focus; Aerospace and Defense
• Negotiate and close sales opportunities in a timely manner with a focus on servicing the customer's needs while generating profitable and long-term business relationships
• Manage the designated Balzers CRM tool to forecast monthly sales potential
• Provide project leadership as necessary to facilitate the acquisition of business and successful delivery customer requirements
• Drive market segment development and product penetration using analytics and experience
• Work within existing sales/marketing structure to facilitate segment growth, communication, and customer issue resolution as necessary

Your Profile:

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering or related discipline required (equivalent experience may substitute). MBA preferred
• Experience selling industrial services or products to at least three (3) of the following industries: Aerospace, Defense, Energy (Power Generation, Oil & Gas), Medical, Motorsports, Industrial Engineering, Hydrogen Fuel Cell, etc.
• Experience selling PVD (physical vapor deposition), and/or surface treatments industry is preferred
• Knowledge and networking within Aerospace and Defense industries is a real asset
• Strong proficiency developing segment, product, market analysis, competitive intelligence, and sales forecasts
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Thorough knowledge of MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint is a must
• Representing Oerikon at Trade Shows
• Ability to understand and interpret technical requirements (i.e., technical drawings, blueprints, etc.)
• Ability to travel up to 40% (regional and some international travel) 
• US person required; security clearance preferred 

We offer:

Aside from a dynamic global culture and leading market position, we are proud to offer our employees development opportunities, competitive salary and a robust benefit program ALL available on first day of employment!

The perks and benefits of working at Oerlikon include the following:

• Comprehensive medical and prescription drug plan with low premiums, company sponsored HSA contributions and without cumbersome waiting periods to keep you going strong.  
• Excellent Dental and Vision coverage.
• Employee Assistance, Financial and Wellness programs to help improve all aspects of your life journey. 
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with significant company match and financial planning and education options to help you achieve your retirement goals 
• Tuition reimbursement and internal education resources to satisfy your love of learning so you can continue to grow with us!
• Generous paid time off to support your physical and mental wellbeing.
• 12 paid company holidays to occasionally extend your weekends or time off. 
• Flexible hours or remote work environment available for certain positions
• 100% company paid life insurance and disability insurance
• Employee Referral Bonus program because why not to bring your friends to work every day!

Why Oerlikon:

Team Spirit is one of our core values. Collaborating across borders, languages and cultures is key to us delivering results. Supporting our peoples growth and development is a top priority. We believe in the creative power of a team that draws strength from welcoming a broad expanse of knowledge, experience and perspectives.

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Are you curious? Then release your passion to succeed and APPLY to discover how you can help us build a better world and realize how you can make a personal difference by joining our global team! Our commitment is your success!

About us
 
Oerlikon is a global innovation powerhouse for surface engineering, polymer processing and additive manufacturing in key industries such as aerospace, automotive, energy, tooling and textiles. We serve as a key partner in enabling our customers to reach their targets for optimizing the performance, function and sustainability of their products and manufacturing processes. 
Our solutions reduce emissions in transportation, maximize longevity and performance of tools, increase energy efficiency and advance intelligent material and sustainable polymer processing. These achievements are proven hallmarks of our global leadership. 
 
We at Oerlikon embrace diversity. This is reflected in more than 11,800 employees, representing over 93 nationalities and our presence in more than 38 countries and 207 locations worldwide. 
 
Oerlikon is an Equal Opportunity Employer striving to promote a diverse and inclusive workforce, and is dedicated to unbiased recruiting, hiring and employment practices. Oerlikon takes affirmative action to ensure candidates are considered without regard to their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, parental status, disability, veteran status, and any other legally protected characteristic. If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here Know Your Rights.
 
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Oerlikon will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Learn more about Oerlikon: 
https://www.oerlikon.com/en/brands/

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