Heavy Duty Product Manager - Toyota Industries
Columbus, IN 47201
About the Job
Position Summary:
Responsible for product and market research for the introduction of new and improved high capacity material handling products. Serves as liaison with Toyota engineers, internal departments, global Toyota development teams, dealers, and end customers on all aspects related to new product development and pre-sales launch and sustaining activities.
Essential Position Duties:
* Leads market research/analysis for the introduction of new and improved products. Identifies and proposes new technology features, solutions, and products to solve customer material handling challenges. Technologies can include: telematics (IoT), autonomous vehicles, alternative fuel powertrains such as lithium ion batteries, hydrogen engines & fuel cells, operator assistance technologies, and port operations.
* Coordinates with various Toyota development teams globally on activities related to new product development and product releases.
* Presents market research, status updates, and recommendations to senior management for near term and long term product plans in alignment with corporate strategic plans.
* Creates sales forecast and product pricing proposals based on market research.
* Serves “Subject Matter Expert” role for product and market questions for assigned products for Toyota.
* Formulates product launch activities with other departments to assure successful sales launch of new products.
* Conducts product/market surveys, reviews product specifications, competitive features and provides recommendations for strategic product plans.
* Monitoring and assessing emerging technologies by attending technical conferences and expos, and reviewing academic journals, industry reports, technology news outlets, and online communities and forums.
* Reviews government regulations/standards and gains an understanding of their effects on the products, anticipates changes, and make recommendations for new product features/changes.
* Facilitate and coordinate various customer and vendor visits, sales presentations, training materials, and prototype truck evaluations.
* Works with management team to develop product press releases, dealer meeting content, sales support materials, and trade show plans.
* Works mostly independently with minimal guidance from management.
* Will require an estimated average of 25 to 50% of the time traveling depending upon projects.
* Will require frequent visits between Columbus office, remote engineering office, and factory in East Chicago, IN.
* Must be flexible on work duties and willing to accommodate projects as needed.
* Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
* Additional duties as assigned.
Education & Experience:
* Four year undergraduate degree in a related discipline or equivalent and 4 years of related experience.
* Experience working directly with customers.
* General understanding of powered industrial equipment, diesel powertrains, heavy equipment, electric motors and controllers as well as other industrial power technologies is a plus.
* Excellent MS Office skills.
Physical Requirements / Working Conditions:
The physical demands 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.
Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed. May require walking primarily on a level surface for periodic periods throughout the day. Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting as required to file documents or store materials throughout the work day. Proper lifting techniques required. May include lifting up to 25 pounds for files, computer printouts on occasion. Frequent use of computer and telephone.
Primary environment: ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional office equipment as found in a typical office environment.
About Toyota Material Handling
Let Toyota take your career to new heights. Toyota Material Handling provides employees with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact through innovation and creativity in an unmatched culture.
Based in Columbus, Indiana, Toyota offers a full line of high-quality material handling equipment sold under the Toyota brand for over 50 years. We are proud of our large and diverse workforce. We seek individuals committed to excellence with talent, skill and innovation. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package with a pleasant and challenging work environment. Life is better at Toyota.
Benefits that set Toyota apart:
* Competitive Salary bonus program
* Low cost Medical with Free Dental and Free Vision Insurance
* Free On-Site Medical Center
* On-Site Pharmacy
* Free On-Site Recreational Complex
Affirmative Action Responsibility:
It is the Company’s policy to afford equal employment and advancement opportunity for all qualified individuals without distinction or discrimination because of race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled
Source : Toyota Industries