Develops products by identifying potential products; conducting market research; generating product requirements; determining specifications, production timetables, pricing, and time-integrated plans for product introduction; developing marketing strategies.
Project Details:
Determine customers' needs and desires by specifying the research needed to obtain market information
Recommend the nature and scope of present and future product lines by reviewing product specifications and requirements; appraising new product ideas and/or product or packaging changes
Assess market competition by comparing the company's product to competitors' products
Provide source data for product line communications by defining product marketing communication objectives
Obtain product market share by working with sales director to develop product sales strategies
Assess product market data by calling on customers with field salespeople and evaluating sales call results
Provide information for management by preparing short-term and long-term product sales forecasts and special reports and analyses; answering questions and requests
Facilitate inventory turnover and product availability by reviewing and adjusting inventory levels and production schedules
Bring new products to market by analyzing proposed product requirements and product development programs; preparing return-on-investment analyses; establishing time schedules with engineering and manufacturing
Introduce and market new products by developing time-integrated plans with sales, advertising, and production
Determine product pricing by utilizing market research data; reviewing production and sales costs; anticipating volume; costing special and customized orders
Complete operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results
Maintain product management staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees
Maintain product management staff job results by counseling and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies
Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
Job Experience:
Product Management
People Management
Understanding the Customer
Product Development
Requirements Analysis
Pricing
Planning
Competitive Analysis
Sales Planning
Inventory Control
Financial Planning and Strategy
Oxford is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Oxford will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. Oxford provides supplemental medical (we do not offer major medical), dental, vision, life, and disability benefit plans along with a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan. Paid holidays based on eligibility and paid sick leave for applicable jurisdiction, as required. Oxford is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email oxfordbenefitsgroup@oxfordcorp.com. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
