Product Line Manager I
Nordson Corporation

Job Info

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Nordson Industrial Coating Solutions, a global leader in Industrial Coating Solutions, is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we are looking for candidates who share that same commitment.

Summary of the role

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, where your ideas and contributions will be valued and respected.

The Product Line Specialist is responsible for product line contributions to the organization with a focus on increasing the profitability and penetration of existing products as well as developing derivative products. They will also, bridge gaps between commercial organization and operations by translating business objectives into product requirements. in addition, they are responsible for the support of existing products and components in the market and throughout the manufacturing process and they will collaborate closely with other functions to meet productivity, quality and delivery expectations.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Owns product support throughout product lifecycle
• Coordinates the creation and distribution of product specific training content.
• Coordinates the creation and distribution of product specific advisories and communications (i.e., product advisories, product releases, technical bulletins etc.)
• D&O identification within product line and collaborate with D&O specialist for execution of D&O process
• Product forecasting, stock levels for new products
• Manages and facilitates product changes and releases
• Creates and maintains product configurators
• Understands competitive landscape of product line and drives initiatives to maintain market leadership position
• Defines value proposition and works with commercial teams and Marketing to develop necessary tools for Sales efficiency
• Responsible for execution of base price setting - coordinated with marketing and portfolio managers
• Manages pricing and salability of assigned products and associated spare parts in SAP derivative product development (nVision) initiatives specific to product responsibilities
• Single point of contact for products - Deliver day-to -day product support to commercial organizations worldwide.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering
• 7 years of total work experience in Engineering and/or Marketing is preferred
• Strong business acumen and the ability to effectively present the organization and its products and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers.
• Strong technical skill demonstrating ability to communicate product capabilities, attributes and values
• Excellent communication skills with a strong customer service, action-orientation required.
• Able to adapt effectively in a fast-paced, changing environment essential.
• Proficient in the following MS Office applications; Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, SAP, Business Warehouse

Preferred Skills and Abilities

• Interpersonal skills to coordinate, negotiate, build consensus and resolve issues
• Combination of strong technical background and business acumen
• Ability to set overall goals, break down to a series of tasks and multi-task
• Ability to work in highly technical multi-disciplinary settings

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Office environment. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel Required

Estimated _15_%

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Interested?

If you are interested in being a part of a team and creating an inclusive and diverse workplace, please apply online with your CV.

About Nordson Industrial Coating Solutions

Manufacturers rely on Nordson Industrial Coating Solutions equipment for the precise application and curing of powder coatings, liquid paint, ambient temperature adhesives and sealants, and food and beverage container production. By joining our team today, you will help us bring innovative ideas to life. Nordson Industrial Coating Solutions is a global team that works to create industrial coating solutions that help our customers improve their manufacturing process, produce better products and become even more competitive. We offer a supportive culture in a growing and dynamic work environment. Whether you're just beginning your career or you're a seasoned professional, there's a place for you to belong at Nordson Industrial Coating Solutions. We offer hourly and salary positions in production, maintenance, customer service, quality, engineering, and more. We actively invest in our teams to help you build your skillsets and advance your career.

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