Fire Protection Product Manager - Buckeye Fire Equipment, Kings Mountain, NC
Position Overview:
** PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU HAVE RELEVANT FIRE PROTECTION EXPERIENCE**
The Fire Protection Product Manager at Buckeye Fire Equipment is responsible for overseeing the development, marketing, and sales of fire protection products. This role requires a deep understanding of the fire protection industry, market trends, and customer needs.
**Key Responsibilities:**
1. Product Development: Lead the development of new fire protection products by collaborating with the R&D and engineering teams.
2. Market Analysis: Conduct market research to identify opportunities for new products or enhancements to existing products.
3. Product Launch: Coordinate with the marketing and sales teams to launch new products, ensuring that they meet customer needs and are competitively priced.
4. Sales Support: Provide technical support to the sales team, assisting with product demonstrations, training, and customer queries.
5. Product Lifecycle Management: Monitor the performance of products throughout their lifecycle, making recommendations for enhancements or discontinuations as necessary.
6. Budgeting: Develop and manage the product budget, ensuring that resources are allocated effectively.
7. Competitor Analysis: Keep abreast of competitor products and market trends to ensure Buckeye Fire Equipment remains a market leader.
**Qualifications:**
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field.
- Previous experience in product management, preferably in the fire protection industry.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work cross-functionally and lead teams.
About Buckeye Fire Equipment:
Buckeye Fire Equipment is a leading manufacturer and distributor of fire protection products. Located in Kings Mountain, NC, the company is committed to providing high-quality products that meet the needs of its customers and the industry's stringent standards.
Buckeye Fire Equipment is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Buckeye Fire Equipment prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Buckeye Fire Equipment conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.