PpJoin to apply for the bProduct Manager /b role at bVactor Manufacturing /b /p pGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. /p h3Job Responsibilities /h3 ul liIdentify and Analyze Growth Opportunities for the Product Line(s) /li liLead the process of collecting, evaluating, and prioritizing growth ideas to maintain a quantified product roadmap /li liConduct and/or manage market research to identify, validate, and quantify opportunities /li liEvaluate adjacent product lines and markets as potential growth opportunities /li liCollaborate with business leaders to author sections of strategic growth plans /li liEvaluate requests for RFQ’s and options relative to the business opportunity and define customer expectations, as needed /li liDevelop product specifications for development teams: define product requirements to meet customer needs and expectations based upon research findings and goals of the business /li liWork closely with all other departments to ensure customer-driven developments and improvements meet expectations /li liDevelop, promote, and track effectiveness of competitive strategies: collect, review, and communicate competitive intelligence on products, market shares, value propositions, strengths, and weaknesses; formulate strategies to put company in winning positions relative to competitors; develop pricing strategies regularly with Sales and Business Leadership /li liDefine, communicate, and promote the product’s value propositions: ensure accuracy of information and consistency of messaging in all marketing collateral, sales tools, and training programs; assist with developing and communicating training programs; drive development of marketing plans for both new and existing products; provide sources of marketing content for promotions (articles, social media posts); participate in regional and national conferences and promotional tradeshow events /li liManage and develop Associate Product Manager as a direct report /li /ul h3Experience, Education And Skills Required /h3 ul liBachelor’s degree in Marketing, Engineering, or Business Administration /li li5+ years of experience in Marketing, Engineering, Service, Sales, or other related business roles within a mobile equipment industry /li liHigh level of initiative and competitiveness /li liStrong mechanical aptitude to quickly understand, define, and train others in complex processes, operations, and equipment functionality /li liStrong computer skills /li liAbility to obtain CDL license /li liOperational ability to effectively perform at all levels of the business with a proven track record in forming strategic relationships with customers and executive leadership /li liStrong writer and communicator, bring the voice of the customer to all marketing deliverables /li liAbility and willingness to train in pragmatic marketing and business financials /li liWillingness to travel up to 25% /li /ul h3Salary Range /h3 p$90-110k /p h3Benefits Of Employment /h3 pAnnual bonus potential, insurance (life, medical, dental, vision), paid holidays, paid vacation, 401(k) with matching contributions and tuition reimbursement. Smoke‑free, drug‑free workplace. /p h3About Us /h3 pVactor Mfg. is a leading manufacturer of municipal combination catch basin/sewer cleaning vacuum trucks and industrial vacuum loaders that clean up industrial waste or recover and recycle valuable raw materials. Vactor is located in Streator, IL and is a subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation. /p pFederal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) provides products and services to protect people and our plant. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. /p h3Equal Opportunity Employer /h3 pThe Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, email Human Resources at /p h3Location /h3 pStreator, IL /p h3Seniority level /h3 pMid‑Senior level /p h3Employment type /h3 pFull‑time /p h3Job function /h3 pProduct Management and Marketing /p h3Industries /h3 pHuman Resources Services /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr