Job Description

​​​​​​As a family-owned company, it’s the people who continue to make STIHL a successful, world-class brand.  Since revolutionizing the forestry industry in Germany with the first electric chainsaw in 1926, the STIHL name has remained synonymous with outstanding innovations, high-quality products and comprehensive service.

STIHL is seeking a highly motivated, passionate  Product Manager to join our team at our corporate headquarters in Virginia Beach, VA! With competitive compensation, excellent benefits and exciting growth potential, it's a great time to join the STIHL team.

Company Benefits Include:

• Bonus opportunities with potential annual merit increases
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Onsite Health & Wellness Center for employees and family members
• Company Paid Short & Long-Term Disability
• Company provided Life Insurance
• Fully vested after 5 years Pension Plan
• 401k Plan with employer match
• Vacation, & Sick time with 11 paid holidays

You will help generate revenue and profits, grow market share, and innovate within a specific group of product categories. You will work closely with customers to bring new product ideas to the product range and collaborate with Global Product Management and R&D to support the product development process. You will also serve as the central point of contact for product information., while supporting sales and marketing efforts and communicating actively with customers

• Analyze market data, including product specific sales, overall sales volume, profitability, demographics, and competitive product releases and pricing strategies for assigned product groups.
• Plan, coordinate and execute market research studies to define current and future product needs.
• Research, develop and present business cases for new products.
• Communicate product features and benefits to US sales team.
• Manage pricing and promotions and support product marketing for assigned product groups in collaboration with sales and marketing teams.
• Serve as the primary contact for inquiries related to assigned product groups.
• Participate in the development of sales forecasts with sales planning.
• Support relevant trade shows, end-user presentations, and other similar events.

• Bachelor's degree in related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of related product or brand marketing experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills. 
• Business negotiation experience. 
• Collaborative attitude. 
• Market Research coordination experience. 
• Understanding of the US outdoor or indoor power tools markets.
• Experience writing technical requirements and specifications.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft office software, including Word, Excel, Power Point & Outlook.

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