Associate Product Manager

RBC Bearings Incorporated (NYSE: RBC) is a leading international manufacturer of highly engineered precision bearings, components and essential systems for the industrial, defense and aerospace industries. Founded in 1919, the Company is primarily focused on producing highly technical and/or regulated bearing products and components requiring sophisticated design, testing and manufacturing capabilities for the diversified industrial, aerospace and defense markets. We currently have 60 facilities, of which 43 are manufacturing facilities in ten countries and our market capitalization is approximately $14.5 billion.

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Associate Product Manager – Oxford, CT

Job Summary

The Associate Product Manager (Reporting to the Business Development Director for Growth) is responsible for managing the day-to-day business processes related to long-term growth of the RBC. These day-to-day responsibilities include new product development, market development, acquisition review and new customer development.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for supporting all initiatives in the RBC Division’s product lines to achieve year-over-year sales growth.
• Assist in the development, communication and execution of the growth strategy.
• Assist in the development and management of a 5-year growth plan.
• Manage a review process for the projects and initiatives needed to achieve the 5-year growth plan. This should include activity history and next actions required.
• Develop and execute new products, product line extensions, methods of differentiation in the marketplace.
• Manage the new product launch process related to 5-year growth initiatives.
• Act as the interface between the customer & RBC sales, engineering, and the plant.
• Provides the tracking data associated with the long term or 5-year growth plan – Ops packages, Project review, status updates and growth potential.
• Manage and structure the customer base through either rationalization or expansion.
• Develop strong relationships with customers.
• Select and prioritize projects to meet sales and profit objectives.
• Other duties as assigned as supervisor.
• Attendance at work is an essential function of the job

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in a science or engineering related field.

Requirements

• Technical sales experience, technical training or mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to influence and lead without formal authority.
• Strategic thinking and analytical skills (e.g., pricing, market segmentation).
• Bearing experience or knowledge is a plus.
• Excellent computer skills; familiarity with AS400 and ASI is a plus
• Effective team player and leader.
• Strong communication skills across all functional areas and with customers.
• Results-driven with a strong focus on achieving targets.

We offer competitive compensation and excellent benefits including Medical, Dental, and company matched 401k plan.

RBC Bearings is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.