Product Specialist.

Spherion Staffing has a direct hire opportunity for a Product Specialist. The Product Specialist will build a company's product and innovation advantage by working with Channel Marketing to create optimal products and product improvements. This includes maximizing product gross profit and customer satisfaction.
Salary $60k+ DOE
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Responsibilities:
-Capture and analyze market data
-Monitor, analyze and communicate competitor product intelligence to identify implications and differentiation opportunities for the Company's strategy and products
-In conjunction with Marketing, initiate and/or participate in market and product research activities to understand customer and dealer needs
-Review Engineering Change Notice's for field impact (price, performance, safety) and communicate findings to marketing communications and channel marketing managers
-Provide Marketing Plan, product specifications and product features for completion of Business Plan and work effectively with cross-functional teams on new product development
-In conjunction with the Program Management Office, support the product development process to ensure the product fulfills the market needs and achieves the project goals
-Acting as Voice of Customer, provide product feedback to support product development
-Develop and maintain price and specification data sheets
-Setup new product and option package configurations in production planning systems
-Develop training materials for new product launches along with participating in market and product training events
-Develop and conduct product training activities
-Participate in industry events and associations
Working hours: Various Shifts Available
Skills:
See below
Education:
Bachelors
Experience:
4-7 years
Qualifications:
-Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Engineering
-4+ years of experience in Product Development, Engineering or Market Development
-Travel Required: 10-24%
-Construction product (or related) development knowledge and operation experience
-Experience in conducting and compiling customer research
-Verbal and written communication skills and the willingness to speak in front of audiences ranging from 5-100 people
-Ability to handle objections from staff, incorporating feedback where appropriate and providing supporting evidence to help change dealer mindset where appropriate
-International travel may occur
To be considered, please apply online at www.spherion.com/apply or email your resume to leighnelson@spherion.com

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, and an incentive and recognition program (all benefits are based on eligibility).