What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Manager position at SMS group Inc?
Summary
As a Product Manager, you will be responsible for marketing and selling all of the company’s Caster products related to modernization, upgrades, and service for casters in the NAFTA market, provide aftermarket support in the form of service and revamp proposals, and to represent the company’s interests in general.
Who we are
At SMS group, our people are our greatest asset. We offer an entrepreneurial environment that promotes a culture of innovation, growth, and inclusion. We offer company events, activities, and opportunities to participate in charitable initiatives that benefit the communities where we are located.
www.sms-group.us
What you’ll do
- In conjunction with the Sales Managers, Process Metallurgy/Engineering Department, Automation Department, and Service Locations determine the best course of action for caster products
- Proposal creation, cost understanding, and profitability
- Organizes and Manages sales calls and attends sales functions, as required
- Attend and advise customers as part of the continuous improvement team (CIT)
- Management and coordination of aftermarket services in coordination with relevant service centers.
- Establish best practice for metallurgy casting products repair
- Project coordination with team members in the proposal stage
- Coordination of engineering work for proposal preparation.
- Prepare and edit cost estimates for proposed modernizations
- Technical presentation of proposals to prospective customers
- Technical presentation of SMS group technology to prospective customers
- Contacts and coordination with main vendors for proposal purposes
- Inter-departmental or inter-company contacts concerning proposals
- Developing and executing marketing strategy for NAFTA region customers, including customer communications and visits
- Identifying potential aftermarket projects, selecting appropriate technologies, and developing technical and commercial specifications
- Customer support / liaison of the company’s domestic references
- Approximately 50% travel required for customer, supplier visits, service centers, and their internal company meetings
What you’ll need
- BS in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering
- Minimum 5 years experience working with casting or other steel mill process
- Candidates must be self-motivated and display creativity, strong problem-solving skills, and work well in a diverse team environment
- Excellent computer skills, with a strong emphasis on Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
What we offer
Competitive compensation, medical/dental/vision coverage, paid vacation, paid holiday time, 401k with a company match, training, a tuition reimbursement program and more!
What we do
SMS group is the leading partner in the world of metals. We are an original equipment supplier offering comprehensive maintenance and spare part services for metals production, continuous casting and rolling (flat and long products), tubes, welded pipes, forging, non-ferrous technology, and heat treatment plants - all from a single source.
SMS group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, gender identity or other categories protected by law. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen and physical capacity profile test.
