We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world.

Over the 60 plus years of Generac’s history, we’ve been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.

The Director of Product Management for Generac's Portable Power Products category is responsible for achieving sales targets and developing effective sales and marketing strategies on a global scale. This position involves managing important customer relationships and driving key business initiatives within the region, while ensuring excellent customer support. The Director supervises their team to identify and negotiate with potential partners in various segments, such as residential, commercial, and industrial, to achieve long-term growth in the region. They also manage and expand business strategies with existing customers, and oversee all aspects of Generac transactions with customers, including sales, legal, credit/payment, logistics, OE, and shipment.

Strategy:

Lead Global Product Management Team to develop product category strategy to drive revenue and profitability for multiple product lines.

Collaborate with and provide guidance to other Product Management Teams and Executive Management to prioritize and align product strategies and roadmaps

Identify and develop strategic market opportunities

Collaborate to determine strategic distribution structure and channels

Develop suitable strategies to expand business with existing customers and attract new ones

Develop strategic relationships with End Users in key segments

Management:

Drive activities to support key launch events or product milestones

Metrix performance of Team utilizing Key Performance Indicators

Designs and direct the work of the functional area. Selects, coaches and develops the team,

Set personal and team objectives that align with company strategy

Develop business plan to support new product development proposals

Marketing:

Drive marketing efforts to support products

Participate in trade shows, sales training, and key customer interface

Minimal Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering or related field or equivalent experience

10 years of progressive in marketing, business or engineering

7 years management experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s Degree

International leadership experience

Experience leading warranties and policy administration

Experience leading OEM/dealer distribution

Previous experience using SAP

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Fluency in a language native to the assigned region

Fluency in English language

Advanced presentation and negotiation skills

Advanced understanding of Engineering and technical sales

Strategic, engaging, self-motivated

Ability to drive high performance team to achieve tangible results

Demonstrated technical skills for executing new product development projects in a manufacturing and engineering environment

Successfully management multiple Product Lines

Up to 30% travel, including International and valid Driver’s License required.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk.  On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 - 50 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.

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