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Reference #: 1147223100
Founded and headquartered in the United States, Dayton Parts has for over a century supported the commercial vehicle market to boost driver uptime by combining the largest selection of parts with the deepest levels of service, engineering, and innovation. Today, we have more than 3,500 employees across 28 different locations, with a family of brands that also includes SuperATV and Dorman Products. Publicly traded under the stock ticker DORM, we had revenues surpassing $1.7 billion in 2022 and over $3.5 billion in enterprise value.
We rely on everyone who works at our family of companies, regardless of role and experience, to contribute to our success. That means everyone has a unique ability to make an impact on the business and is encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work. The freedom to pursue new ideas, offer different perspectives, and grow in your career is fundamental to working at Dorman.
JOB DESCRIPTION

Work Location: Colmar, PA

Department: Product

FLSA Status: Exempt

FTE Status: Full Time

Job title:

Product Manager

Reports to:

Dayton Parts Product Manager

Job Summary:

Plans, organizes, and controls assigned product line from conception through product life cycle for optimal profit and to achieve marketing, financial, and corporate growth objectives. Drive business growth and performance at product category level; co-developing and co- leading/influencing customer, pricing, sourcing and service strategies. Directly/indirectly manage 1 to 5 cross-functional product teams. Actively think long-term strategy (12-24 months) and planning accordingly to sustain and drive initiatives to successful completion.

Primary Duties (5-7 Key responsibilities)

Manages APMs and Coordinators
Establishes product road map, produce category and customer line reviews and go market strategy
Defines category pricing and add strategies
Defines market messages and ensures all marketing copy, product descriptions, etc. are correct and accurately reflect message and positions
Creates and delivers engaging presentations with influence to support selling
Performs pricing reviews
Sets forecast for new adds
Collaborates with customers and Tech Line
Attends national tradeshows
Proactively follows-up with account managers on a consistent basic
Establishes and drive project priorities
Maintains the pulse of the market and competitor landscape
Is recognized as a credible, marketplace Subject Matter Expert on the product line
Researches and stay informed of market and technology trends
Champions and advocates product lines
Supports Sales team through ongoing education, line reviews, and training
Creates and sets sample, Operating Income (OI) and New budgets for product lines
Manages profitability for assigned product line
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Experience within a manufacturing or distribution environment is preferred.
Prior experience working and leading cross functional teams
Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills to communicate at all levels of the organization and move projects through the organization with minimal direction
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office software suite and specifically Excel including pivot tables and v-lookups
Must be willing to travel 10% of the time and occasional weekend responsibility
Physical Requirement: Capability to lift 50 pounds.
Working Conditions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach, swivel, carry items from one building to another, and speak and actively listen. Noise level is usually moderate.

Education or experience:

B.S. degree in Business or minimum of 5 years work experience
Minimum of 2 years' experience in Product Management, Marketing, Product Engineering or Strategic sourcing with a strong focus on new product

Required Core Values & Competencies

Dorman Core Values
Ideation & Innovation
Deliver Customer Value
Empower Our Contributors
Accountability for Results
Strive for Excellence

Dorman Job Competencies
Critical Thinking
Presentation Skills
Business Acumen
Financial Acumen
Persuasion

Revised: April 2020
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Nearest Major Market: Philadelphia
Job Segment: 
  Marketing Manager, Product Manager, Strategic Sourcing, PLM, Marketing, Operations, Management

Dorman Products is an equal opportunity employer; we value a combination of ideas, perspectives, and cultures at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.  EEO/AA Employer M/F/D/V.