Title: Product Line Strategy Manager
Location: United States-Illinois-Wood Dale
Job Number: 19011
The Product Line Strategy Manager will support Product Line Managers in the marketing and strategic offering of key product lines with a focus on market share growth.
What you will be responsible for:
+ Build and maintain a good working relationship with AAR’s OEM partners
+ Work with manufacturing partners and the sales team to receive product feedback and identify opportunities for market share growth
+ Work with Product Line Managers and Directors to identify and execute sales initiatives and manage cross-functional projects
+ Analyze and recommend pricing strategy for key product lines based on market feedback
+ Create and maintain market feedback, opportunities, and sales models in Excel or similar programs
+ Perform inventory forecasting and planning in accordance with a set budget
+ Assist Product Line Directors and Managers with meeting revenue and margin targets, and execute long term agreements with customers
+ Travels alongside Sales Managers to visit key customers and promote products
+ All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
What you will need to be successful in this role:
+ Bachelor of Arts degree (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university; or eight years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
+ 3-5 years’ experience in account management, sales, product management, or business strategy.
+ Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office
+ Willingness to travel both domestic and international.
+ Prior experience in the aviation industry a plus.
The rewards of your career at AAR go far beyond just your salary:
+ Competitive salary and bonus package
+ Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
+ 401(k) retirement plan with company match
+ Generous paid time off program
+ Professional development and career advancement opportunities
Physical Demands/Work Environment:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics 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 may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility.
+ The environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting.
+ Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment.
AAR provides accommodation in accordance with applicable laws through all stages of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please advise Human Resources.
Compensation:
The anticipated salary range for this position is $80,000 to $90,000 annually . This range reflects the base salary for candidates who meet the requirements of the role, including experience, education, and location. In addition to base pay, this role is eligible for a bonus. AAR offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan with employer match, paid time off and holiday pay, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.
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We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.