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Job description
RBC Bearings is seeking an outgoing and driven Product Manager to lead the business management and profitable growth of an assigned portfolio of engineered and specialty bearing product lines within RBC’s Industrial business unit. This role will be responsible for product strategy, pricing, forecasting, margin analysis, lifecycle management, and new product commercialization across OEM and distribution channels. Working closely with Sales, Engineering, and Manufacturing, the Product Manager will identify new growth opportunities, expand into new applications and markets, strengthen customer relationships, and drive profitable business growth.
Develop, communicate and execute the product line strategy and multi-year roadmap in line with Industrial business unit objectives.
Identify and size growth opportunities in new markets, applications and customers, then present them to leadership as business cases with clear recommendations.
Manage pricing for the product line, including the development and execution of pricing strategies and policies for OEM, distribution and quoted business.
Develop and track the product line plan and forecast, including gap analysis, top 20 (pareto) analysis and performance compared to plan; Responsible on a shared basis with the plants for driving product line margin improvement, including cost reduction, sourcing and inventory initiatives.
Manage the new product launch process, from customer requirements and business case through positioning, pricing, literature and sales training.
benchmark competitors on performance, price, lead time and channel position.
Spend time in the field with customers, OEM engineers and distributors to understand applications and unmet needs and develop strong customer relationships.
Build go-to-market plans for OEM and distribution channels, and equip sales and distribution partners with training, competitive cross-references and selling tools.
Act as the interface between the customer & RBC sales, engineering, and the plant.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering is preferred; Business management experience for a mechanical or engineered industrial product, with direct responsibility for growing revenue and margin.
Experience in a manufacturing environment working closely with Engineering, Operations and Sales.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships with customers, distributors and all functional areas of the company.
Strategic thinking and analysis skills (pricing, market segmentation, business cases, margin and mix analysis).
Strong mechanical aptitude; Experience with industrial OEMs, industrial distribution and P&L ownership is a plus.
Must have excellent computer skills, including Excel and ERP/CRM systems; familiarity with AS400 is a plus.
Ability to travel to customers and distributor’s locations, trade shows and RBC facilities as required.
RBC Bearings offers competitive pay and benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K match, and paid time off.
RBC Bearings Incorporated (NYSE: RBC) is a leading global manufacturer of highly engineered precision bearings, components, and essential systems serving the industrial, aerospace, and defense markets. For more than a century, RBC has built a reputation for delivering innovative engineering solutions and world-class manufacturing capabilities that support mission-critical applications around the world.
Our success is driven by a commitment to technical excellence, continuous improvement, and a customer-focused approach. We specialize in the design and manufacture of precision-engineered products that perform in demanding environments where quality, reliability, and performance are paramount.
With operations spanning multiple countries and manufacturing facilities across the globe, RBC Bearings offers employees the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work, collaborate with industry-leading experts, and support customers in some of the worlds most advanced and dynamic industries. As we continue to grow, we remain focused on fostering innovation, developing talent, and delivering exceptional value to our customers and shareholders.
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