Hydraulics Associate Product Manager (HYDRA005728)

Hydraulics Associate Product Manager

Sargent is seeking to expand its team and has an immediate opening for an Associate Product Manager.

Position Summary : Support the business development team by driving sales for OEM Products for new, and existing, customers by executing the strategic sales plan. The Associate Product Manager (APM) will serve as the central point of contact for new business opportunities with Sargent's current and future customer base.

Purpose and Scope :

The APM will provide strategic and functional support to the Sargent Aerospace and Marine Hydraulic business development teams in order to achieve established business objectives. The APM is responsible for supporting, and in some cases leading, activities related to growth strategies and improving customer satisfaction, financial performance, and internal business processes.

Responsibilities :

• Successfully oversee the preparation of pricing quotes and compliant proposals for new business inquiries
• Develop and / or maintain customer relationships through consistent contact which can include site visits, virtual meetings, phone calls, and emails
• Update and develop commercial and technical marketing material, including product and capability presentations, press releases, tear sheets, and technical sales publications
• Proactively provide support to the business development and sales teams to achieve business goals and priorities
• Responsible for supporting the strategic sales plan while identifying opportunities to maximize potential sales and profits for RBC
• Communicate monthly status of the business and progression of strategic initiatives to senior management
• Support Product Manager and Product Director with contract negotiations
• Collaborates with functional departments (Engineering, Manufacturing, Production Control & Quality Control, Supply Chain) to respond to customer needs
• Act as the voice of the customer within RBC
• Achieve a thorough understanding and knowledge of Sargent's products and services.
• Support the development and execution of the business sales plans under the guidance of the appropriate divisional Product Manager and / or Product Director
• Develop strong working relationship with key individuals in other Sargent functional departments and other RBC divisions
• Coordinates quoting process, support capture of larger packages.
• Support the creation of quarterly & annual revenue plans and targets.
• Support internal communication to senior and executive management.
• Support creation and execution for ASS Strategic actions. Communicate company's attributes and capabilities during customer visits (our facility / customer facility)

Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

RBC Bearings Incorporated (NYSE : RBC / RBCP) is a leading international manufacturer of highly engineered precision bearings, components and essential systems for the industrial, defense and aerospace industries. Founded in 1919, the Company is primarily focused on producing highly technical and / or regulated bearing products and components requiring sophisticated design, testing and manufacturing capabilities for the diversified industrial, aerospace and defense markets. RBC currently has 56 facilities, of which 37 are manufacturing facilities in ten countries and the market capitalization is approximately $6.2 billion.

In 2015, RBC acquired Sargent Aerospace and Defense.

Founded in 1920, Sargent Aerospace & Defense leverages 100 years of expertise as a premier global supplier of precision engineered customized components that directly contributes to the safe operation of countless commercial and military aircraft, rotorcraft, submarines and land-based vehicles.

At Sargent, our mission is to secure our future by making the challenging a reality. We achieve this by delivering high quality products and services that meet customer requirements and exceed customer expectations through employee development, customer focus and continual improvement.

Sargent's continuing investment in people, assets, technology, and process quality ensures excellence and is integral to the company's commitment to customers and their end-users. As we grow, we will continue to root our culture through our core values of Integrity, Respects & Values People, Customer Focus, Teamwork, Results Focus and Continual Improvement.

Company Benefits Include :

Dedication to our core values. Our must haves

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