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Job Description:

The MIG Gun Division (Bernard / Tregaskiss) of Miller Electric is seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to join our team at Bernard as an Associate Product Manager based onsite in our facility in Beecher, IL. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of our product lines.

As an Associate Product Manager, you will be working closely with our Segment Leaders and Product Managers. Your role will be instrumental in portfolio management, strategic marketing initiatives, and product development.

How you will make an impact

Product Management Support

+ Initiate and manage product updates, new product introductions, discontinuation, and pricing changes.

+ Assist in defining product specifications with engineering and collaborating with them to develop new products.

+ Support the development and documentation of product launches, training materials, Specification Sheets, Operators Manual, and Learning Module Systems. etc.

+ Collect and synthesize customer insights (VOC) and competitive intelligence through customer interviews, market research, and channel knowledge.

+ Develop an understanding of the end-user’s business and their unmet needs.

+ Evaluate and report on product performance – sales volume, margins, and market share.

+ Function as a liaison with sales, engineering, manufacturing, and appropriate division personnel to communicate, train and deliver product solutions that maintain market leadership.

+ Represent brand category with internal team, channel partners and users through product knowledge, product support, training, tradeshows, and customer visits.

+ Support trade shows, distributor open houses/training, and other industry events.

What you need to do to be successful in this role

+ **Cross Functional Communication** - Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. Ability to establish productive relationships, collaborate in a team environment, and effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels, including customers, suppliers, and key end-users. Ability to resolve issues in a timely manner.

+ **Strong Organization Skills -** Highly focused, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.

+ **Teamwork -** Must be a collaborative team player with a positive attitude, high motivation, and strong decision-making abilities.

+ **Self-Starting Initiative** - Aggressive self-starter with the ability and willingness to learn and grow, work independently, and be resourceful.

+ **Technical Aptitude -** Strong analytical and critical thinking skills. Knowledge of welding products, especially semi-automatic torches and consumables, including both technical and commercial aspects.

+ **Adaptability -** Must be able to adjust to a changing work environment, competing demands and deadlines, frequent changes, delays and unexpected events with tact and poise.

+ **Presentation Skills -** Demonstrated ability to present and facilitate in front of groups with crisp and impactful messaging.

+ **Driven -** Persistent, goal-oriented, and results-driven mindset

Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field is required.

+ 2 years of experience in a similar role preferred.

+ Computer proficiency including Microsoft Office products (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams) is required. Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamic 365 CRM (D365) software is a plus.

+ Must be available for up to 25% travel within the United States and Canada for customer visits, supplier meetings, and industry events.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to type, finger, handle, control, or feel; reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and move objects up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Most time will be spent in an office environment. Occasionally the employee may be required to spend time on the manufacturing floor. Certain personal protective equipment is required when in the manufacturing areas. Work is normally performed in an office environment.

Compensation Information:

Compensation Information

The annual base salary range for this position is $72,000 – 80,000 annually. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. The company considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as geographic location, market, and business considerations.

Additional Information

_ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential._

_As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship._

_All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws._

_ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential._

_As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship._

_All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws._