If you enjoy product development and marketing, love the thrill of the sale, and have a genuine passion for creating great customer relationships – then look no further – we have the perfect position for you as our Product Manager.
We are a Dallas-based Christian ministry that excels at equipping our customers with the resources they need to transform the culture around them, and we want to give you the tools and team to be in charge of product development and build a successful career as a Product Manager.
Product Manager Job Duties:
We are looking for a self-starting, motivated person who excels at developing products and identifying potential products by conducting market research; generating product requirements; determining specifications, production timetables, pricing, and time-integrated plans for product introduction; developing marketing strategies.
- Determines customers' needs and desires by specifying the research needed to obtain market information.
- Recommends the nature and scope of present and future product lines by reviewing product specifications and requirements; appraising new product ideas and product or packaging changes.
- Assesses market competition by comparing the company's product to competitors' products.
- Provides source data for product line communications by defining product marketing communication objectives.
- Assesses product market data by calling on customers with field salespeople and evaluating sales call results.
- Provides information for management by preparing short-term and long-term product sales forecasts and special reports and analyses; answering questions and requests.
- Facilitates inventory turnover and product availability by reviewing and adjusting inventory levels and production schedules.
- Brings new products to market by analyzing proposed product requirements and product development programs; preparing return-on-investment analyses; establishing time schedules with engineering and manufacturing.
- Introduces and markets new products by developing time-integrated plans with sales, advertising, and production.
- Ensures that all products ship on time.
- Oversees the production of all products
- Determines product pricing by utilizing market research data; reviewing production and sales costs; anticipating volume; creating unique and customized orders.
- Completes operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results.
- Maintains product management staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.
- Maintains the job results of the product management staff through counseling and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, setting goals, and appraising job results.
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Product Manager Skills and Qualifications:
Product Management, People Management, Understanding the Customer, Product Development, Requirements Analysis, Pricing, Planning, Competitive Analysis, Sales Planning, Inventory Control, Financial Planning and Strategy
Other:
Language skills: Accurate, professional English writing and public speaking skills are essential. Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from donors or members in a professional and friendly way. Ability to write reports, emails, or any correspondence without grammatical or typographical errors. Ability to speak effectively to donors, customers, sponsors, members, the general public, and partners.
Who we are looking for:
- 3+ years in product development and sales (Internet Marketing Preferred)
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year university in Marketing, Business, or related field.
What we offer:
- Competitive base salary + bonus
- Flexible vacation policy
- An excellent position in a high growth company
- The ability for you to make decisions, create change, and help grow a company
We think it's a pretty sweet opportunity! If you are psyched and still reading this, then please apply now. Submit a cover letter with salary history and contact information along with your resume for consideration.
Email cover letter and resume to jobs@lancelearning.com