Bending Product Manager (Job ID: 1113-210). Cincinnati Incorporated is a privately owned industrial machine manufacturer that has been a staple in the fabrication industry since the late 1890s. We pride ourselves on a hard day’s work and quality. Our employees have shaped the reputation and culture at CI with their uncompromising integrity, focus, and innovation. The icing on top of the cake: we offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. Are you ready for your career at CI? Position Summary and Purpose: The Product Manager is responsible for the development of the Company’s Machine Tool products from conceptualization through engineering development and market release. In addition, the Product Manager is responsible for ensuring the products are technically competitive and meet the needs of the customer. The Product Manager is also responsible for supporting the Field Sales organization with technical sales support, application support, and technical sales collateral. Duties and Responsibilities: + Manage P&L for the Product Division by setting Product Pricing and working closely with Mfg to manage costs. + Translate the Voice of the Customer into product specifications that meet the needs of the market + Work with Executive Management and Engineering to develop new products and enhancements to existing products that are technically and commercially competitive + Translate product specifications into effective feature/benefit sales collateral materials + Train the Field Sales organization on product technology and sales techniques + Develop a competitive landscape database on key competitors + Provide technical sales support to the Field Sales Support directly or through Product Specialists as required + Provide pre-sale and post-sale application support through Applications Specialists + Coordinate activities with Partners who supply ancillary products sold with our products + Coordinate activities with the Sales Manager and Marketing Manager to ensure join activities are aligned with Company goals and objectives + Coordinate activities with Engineering relating to product testing + Work with Field Service to resolve customer product related issues General: + Participate in Strategic Planning initiatives and M16 process + Embrace Company goals and ensure that subordinates are engaged in achieving them Education and Experience: REQUIRED: + Bachelor’s degree or Equivalent experience. + Five or more years of progressive experience in the sheet metal fabrication industry in sales or Product management + Full understanding of Bending Operations a must + Knowledge of North American Bending Market VALUED BUT NOT REQUIRED: + MBA + Knowledge of E-Business activities Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Characteristics, etc. REQUIRED: + Strong customer orientation + Good verbal, written, and computer skills + Commitment to Company values + Strong leadership skills + Ability to work cooperatively with other Company managers and departments to achieve Company objectives + Ability to embrace and manage change + Analytical thinking skills + Adopt and promote lean practices in all activities + High personal performance standards Reporting to this Position: + Product Specialists, Application Engineers, and Administrative Assistants Physical Demands and Work Environment: + Ability to work in an office environment daily + Ability to travel as required (up to 30% annually) + Ability to work in a development laboratory running CI machines The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Physical demands: Employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Work environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled **This role does not offer sponsorship employment benefits and being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment. You must be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, or recent lawful permanent resident to apply. Some more amazing benefits offered by Cincinnati Incorporated: ✓ Paid Vacations ✓ Paid Holiday and Personal Days ✓ Medical Insurance (including HSA) ✓ Dental Insurance ✓ Vision Insurance ✓ Accident Insurance ✓ Life Insurance: AD&D ✓ Disability Insurance ✓ Generous 401K Employer Match ✓ Flexible Spending Account ✓ Tuition Reimbursement ✓ Employee Assistance Program ✓ Parental Leave