Product Marketing Manager - Orrville, United States - BOSS Plow

Description

Who Are We?
Ventrac

,

located

in Orville, Ohio, is a division of The Toro Company.

Ventrac

is a premier innovator of equipment for turf and landscape grounds management, sidewalk snow removal, and specialty grounds care maintenance.

Built for performance with quality to last,

Ventrac

equipment is ideal for golf course turf management, sports fields, collegiate campuses, residential and commercial property maintenance, and public green spaces.

As a

Product Marketing Manager

you will support the business

objectives

of

Ventrac

by effectively

guiding

assig

ned

products through their entire lifecycle

.

This person is involved in the entire process from idea generation through to product maturity and final sales support.

Ventrac products are used

worldwide by professional groundskeepers, contractors, and property owners in a wide range of markets

.

This role will focus on

tractor and attachment product lines including

,

but not limited

to

all

4520 machine variants.
What Will You Do?

Primary
Develop, present, and execute multi-generational product plan

s

for assigned products

Develop strategies for the evolution of current product and creation of

additional

products

Create and present

business cases for new product

needs

Track and report annual status of products within the portfolio and how they contribute to meeting defined sales/profit targets

Interface with Ventrac dealers and customers to collect product feedback and information about customer needs

Work together with Marketing, Sales, and Engineering to coordinate

the development process, providing for input from each area to be considered during the process

Additional
Develop product launch plans in collaboration with

Ventrac marketing and sales departments

Handl

e

product information

inquiries from

channel partn

ers

and

cus

tomers

Be

an

industry expert and represent the company's interests for the assigned product

s

Support product sales training, including participation in live training events

Participate in online forums, groups, and communities dedicated to our core customer groups

Support

and attend

industry trade shows, customer experience events, and other key activities

Support marketing media capture by organizing and transporting equipment

Operate equipment for testing/feedback purposes during the development process

Additional

duties as

determined

to support Ventrac product needs

What Do You Need?

To be considered for this role, an individual should meet the following


requirements:
In-depth

understanding of compact

landscap

e

,

construction,

and agricultural equipment

Ability to develop and implement comprehensive, long-range product business plans including research, writing specifications, budgeting, costing, and

future

sales/support actions

Ability to operate Ventrac equipment and provide feedback on performance, durability, ergonomics, etc.

Strong leadership competency in team environments and ability to manage and/or work with multiple project teams

simultaneously

Excellent verbal/written communication skills

Availability to work on-site in Orrville, Ohio (this is not a hybrid or remote-compatible role)

Current vehicle operator's license and be willing to travel up to 15% of the time (air & highway) with potential for limited international travel

Appropriate PC skills including Microsoft apps and ability to learn other business-supporting software


Preferred Qualifications:
Business-to-business

sales experience

Prior participation in a formal product development process

Experience

operating

compact equipment in a landscape, construction, or agricultural setting

Ability to use common tools and follow service procedures for the repair and

maintenance

of equipment

Ability to tow equipment using

a

standard pickup truck and trailer/s


Education and Years of Experience:
Bachelor's degree in marketing

, business,

engineering

or related discipline

3-5 years (PMM I) or 5

years (PMM II) of direct experience in

sales

/marketing

or

new product development

roles

within a related product category

What Can We Give You?

At

Ventrac

we are always working to make sure our employees know just how valued they are. In addition to a competitive salary, an affordable and top tier medical/dental/vision plan, 401k, and many other great benefits –

Ventrac

offers employees at our Orrville, OH location a variety of

perks

, including:

Dress for your day

• We know

you're

more productive when

you're

comfortable, which is why employees are encouraged to take advantage of our casual, office-plant blended environment.

Location

– Located in the heart of Orrville, a small town with a busy manufacturing industry, we have a family-like work atmosphere. We are around 10 minutes from U.S. Route 30 and Route 585 for easy travel.

Onsite amenities –

With two onsite cafes and large break rooms, we have a convenient and comfortable area for breaks and lunches. We have around 350 employees and are always growing. We have newer, high-quality facilities (built from and an exceptionally clean manufacturing work environment.

Wellness

• In addition to physical wellbeing, The Toro Company offers a variety of mental health, financial health, and other types of resources to every fulltime employee.

Volunteerism

• The Toro Company is proud to

provide

employees

20 hours of paid time to volunteer in the community.

Growth Opportunities –

TTC prides itself on giving our employees the chance to grow their careers. Tuition reimbursement, opportunities to move into new areas of interest, and promotion opportunities are a few examples.

Competitive Salary

–

A

reasonable estimate of the annual pay range is

between

$90,000

-130,000

year.

Salary will be

determined

by experience and qualifications.

If you need to, you can access your pay early with the

app, formerly the Even app.

Ventrac

is a growth-oriented company located in Orrville, Ohio. Our team is dedicated to excellence through innovation, a strong work ethic and quality workmanship. Join the

Ventrac

Team who feels passionate about the products we build for commercial lawn care use.
We believe our employees are truly the most

valuable asset

. We are known for our culture of respect and collaboration, which can be measured by our low turnover, open communication, and the excitement in the air.

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