Job description

Stertil-Koni, a brand of the Stertil Group, is the global market leader in heavy duty vehicle lifts and is the preferred supplier to the world’s leading companies in the truck and bus industries. Stertil-Koni's breadth of products meets all ranges of lifting needs and includes mobile lifts, two-post, four-post, in-ground piston lifts, platform lifts, half-scissors and its innovative axle-engaging, in-ground, scissor lift configuration, ECOLIFT. Stertil-Koni is installing its highly acclaimed DIAMOND LIFT across North America, a full rise telescopic piston lift designed to set new standards in precision heavy duty lifting. Stertil-Koni USA is headquartered in Stevensville, Maryland. The company has production facilities in in the USA in Streator, Illinois, and in Europe, in The Netherlands. www.stertil-koni.com

Product Manager - Vehicle Lift Equipment

If you’re high energy, have a passion for excellence, possess strong analytical and organizational skills, thrive in an environment that is both fast paced and structured, work well with a diverse group of constituents across the globe, the Product Manager position at Stertil-Koni is ready to be filled immediately.

As the Product Manager, you will report to the Engineering Sales Support Manager and be a key player in driving improvements that deliver world class customer experience. You will have the ability to influence numerous components of our evolving and growing business.

Responsibilities:

• Possess ability to quickly assess and diagnose technical issues and develop a root-causes analysis of the problem
• Coordinate general needs from local distributors to SK management to further advance sales goals
• Provide general support to all aspects of the organization to promote greater sales and levels of customer satisfaction
• Research and obtain user insights and unmet user needs to drive product innovations and enhancements to improve the customer experience
• Working cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Tech Support and European HQ Product Manager to launch new products and manage existing products
• Build internal and external road-maps for delivering successful products in the marketplace
• Develop deep understanding of market needs, competition, product features and applications
• Quantify and track results to implement continuous improvements to enhance the customer experience
• Serve as interface between the market and manufacturer to increase customer satisfaction
• Provide product sales training on product application and benefits, sales pitch and strategy
• Monitor product quality and production related issues, and support technical service and sales team to resolve the issues in a timely manner

Here's what you need to be successful in this role:

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or other technical disciplines
• Good knowledge of civil, electrical, or structural disciplines is a plus
• 5+ years of product development experience with an understanding of the product lifecycle
• 5+ years of working in a sales oriented and equipment manufacturing environment
• Experience with introducing new products and upgrades
• Experience owning and driving a product roadmap
• Experience performing customer research to obtain relevant customer insights
• Preferably an understanding of B2B based products

Stertil-Koni offer:

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance, dental/vision
• Paid vacation and holidays
• 401K with company matching

This position will require occasional field work, travel, and a valid US Passport.

Stertil-Koni is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Drug-free employer.

Our office is located in Stevensville, MD on the Eastern Shore close to the Bay Bridge.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Bonus pay

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Stevensville, MD 21666: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Mechanical engineering: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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