Associate Product Manager (ASSOC005442)

Join the Sargent Legacy in Securing Our Future

With continual growth comes opportunity and Sargent has an immediate opening for an Associate Product Manager.

Position Summary

We are seeking an associate Product Manger (APM) to strengthen our business development efforts with a focus on Airtomic sealing solutions. The APM will act as the primary point of contact for an assigned customer base ensuring that customer needs are met with continuously delivering value. This business is growing at double digit rates and we are looking for the APM to help us continue this growth rate and grow with the organization

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of compliant pricing quotes and new business proposals. Build and maintain strong customer relationships through site visits virtual meetings calls and regular correspondence.
• Create update and deliver marketing materials such as capability presentations
• Develop a deep understanding of Sargents products and services to effectively support sales efforts.
• Support the execution of divisional sales plans under the guidance of the Product Manager and/or Product Director.
• Establish strong cross-functional relationships within RBC Airtomic and other RBC divisions.
• Provide proactive support to sales and business development initiatives to drive strategic goals.
• Identify and pursue opportunities to maximize sales growth and profitability.
• Communicate monthly business status updates and strategic initiative progress to senior management.
• Support Product Manager and Product Director in customer contract negotiations.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering Manufacturing Production Control Quality Control and Supply Chain teams to meet customer needs.
• Serve as the voice of the customer within the organization.

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously and shift priorities as needed to support business needs and critical deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively to a diverse audience within all levels of the organization both verbally and in writing.

• Ability to cultivate and manage strong relationships with customers stakeholders and team members.
• Ability to effectively interface with internal and external customers domestically and globally.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as an individual contributor or as part of a team.
• Capable of analyzing and articulating market needs providing direction to multi-functional teams.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors in related field OR Associates degree in related field plus 4 years of experience.
• Demonstrate ability to learn new skills through effort and grit
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with advanced Excel skills (Ability to create interpret and modify spreadsheets is critical)

• Demonstrated ability to influence and hold stakeholders accountable without formal authority.
• Effective communication skills both written and verbal across all organizational levels.
• Strong decision-making skills with limited information.
• Attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Attendance and punctuality at work are essential functions of this position.
• U.S. Citizenship is required

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in related discipline.
• Strong Project management skills with the ability to drive projects to completion
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously with minimal supervision

RBC Bearings Incorporated (NYSE: RBC/RBCP) 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. RBC currently has 56 facilities of which 37 are manufacturing facilities in ten countries and the market capitalization is approximately $6.2 billion.

In 2015 RBC acquired Sargent Aerospace and Defense.

Founded in 1920 Sargent Aerospace & Defense leverages 100 years of expertise as a premier global supplier of precision engineered customized components that directly contributes to the safe operation of countless commercial and military aircraft rotorcraft submarines and land-based vehicles.

At Sargent our mission is to secure our future by making the challenging a reality. We achieve this by delivering high quality products and services that meet customer requirements and exceed customer expectations through employee development customer focus and continual improvement.

Sargents continuing investment in people assets technology and process quality ensures excellence and is integral to the companys commitment to customers and their end-users. As we grow we will continue to root our culture through our core values of Integrity Respects & Values People Customer Focus Teamwork Results Focus and Continual Improvement.

Company Benefits Include:

• Competitive Compensation
• Bonus platforms
• Holidays/Vacation/Sick Time
• 401k Savings & Investment Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement

• Medical/Dental/Vision Plans
• HSA/FSA
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Accident/Hospital/Critical Care Plans
• Pet Insurance

• Gym & Rideshare Incentives
• Legal Insurance/Identity Theft
• Flexible Schedules
  • 3 & 4-day work week
  • day Fridays

Dedication to our core values. Our must haves

• Integrity- We do the right thing the right way. Our ideal candidate is ethical honest in all interactions delivers good news and bad and follows through on commitments. Key Skills & Abilities is fair credible confidential fiscally responsible and accountable for decisions and actions.
• Respects and Values People- We encourage and bring out the potential of others. Our ideal candidate embraces diversity recognizes and supports the accomplishments talents and development of others. Key Skills & Abilities is committed to the building of strong relationships and creates an environment of trust and mutual respect.
• Customer Focus- We act with excellence in each and every interaction. Our ideal candidate builds strong internal/external customer relationships and goes above and beyond to deliver high quality products and services on time every time. Key Skills & Abilities is responsive with strong customer service skills product and job knowledge to provide excellent customer satisfaction.
• Teamwork- We are better together. Our ideal candidate is inclusive engaged and collaborative sharing information ideas and experiences to accomplish goals improve decision making and leverage capabilities. Key Skills & Abilities is a dependable team player demonstrated through attendance and punctuality works well with others and has strong communication skills (both oral & written) to keep all stakeholders informed.
• Results Focus- We focus on the outcome not the obstacle. Our ideal candidate must have a strong work ethic with a results/performance driven track record in a fast paced changing and challenging environment. Key Skills & Abilities is adaptable works with a sense of urgency and high level of initiative and demonstrates a commitment to quality with attention to detail.
• Continual Improvement- We encourage and drive innovation. Our ideal candidate must be naturally curious passionate and never satisfied with the status quo. Key Skills & Abilities is innovative and has a problem-solving mindset that provides and implements CI ideas.

EEO/AA/F/M/VET/DISABLED

Required Experience:

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