Product Manager

Become an intricate part of the Thyssenkrupp Materials NA organization, as our
newest Product Manager role – learn about the dynamics, the science of our ThyssenKrupp
Materials, NA SS products, help maintain and develop new relationships with current and new
customers with our Sales, Purchasing and Quality teams.

The remote Product Manager – Stainless Steel will…

Report to our Product Director and help drive supply chain solutions with customers, using
extensive product and supply base knowledge in responsible products to maximize profitability
and sales positioning in the market.

Key Accountabilities:

• Develop and maintain deep product expertise
• Function as internal product expert for both purchasing and sales activities.
• Provide product training / education to sales and purchasing teams
• In conjunction with Outside Sales, contact new and existing customers
• Emphasize product features based on analyses of customers’ needs and on
  technical knowledge of product
• Educate customers in making product selections based on their
  needs, specifications, and applicable regulations.
• Work with sales districts to develop Sales/Marketing Plan
• Support the development and evaluation of the organization’s sales force (field and
  inside sales) to achieve established sales and profit goals.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with external firms
• Responsible for quoting and supporting sales contracts.
• Have a deep understanding of the supply markets, including contact and general
  costing information.
• Establish supplier relationships at all levels, including senior management.
• Support buyers and purchasing managers
• Create goals for inventory objectives in their products
• Support purchasing as a backup to replenish inventory. (SAP users only)
• Review and process Return Purchase Orders, Credits and Debits
• Prepare supplier reviews
  
  Meet tkMNA Employee Attributes/Competencies
  The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirement for the performance
  of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or
  requirements.
  
  Qualifications:
  Minimum Requirements:
• Extensive sales/business development experience, product knowledge and
  expertise.
• Extensive metals industry knowledge – prefer steel
• BA/BS required in Procurement, Supply Chain, or Business related field; Continuing
  professional development.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in sales, product management and management roles.
• Willing to travel 50% or greater
• Must be near a major airport
• Located within the Metro Detroit area or willing to relocate within the NE or
  Midwestern – we are OPEN TO RELO!
  
  Preferred Requirements:
• 10 years of sales or purchasing experience
• Stainless Steel Experience
• MBA
• SAP experience (SAP Business Units only)
  
  Additional details and full description available during interview sessions.
  
  Very competitive Salary + Bonus Incentives + 401K 100$ Match + Vacation + Benefits + MUCH
  MORE!!!!!!
  Must be eligible to work in the USA to be considered for this role*