Product Manager - Bending

Bystronic seeks a Product Manager for Bending to guide product development, support sales teams, and bridge communication between market needs and internal technical stakeholders.

This position serves as the central link between the factory, sales, and customers, ensuring that product development aligns with market demands. The role focuses on delivering optimal product quality, service, pricing, and support while facilitating smooth transitions from conception to launch.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary technical resource for the sales department, advising on strategies and providing necessary support.
• Train and mentor sales personnel to foster independent performance and offer guidance during complex scenarios.
• Oversee the completion of all sales process stages, ensuring stakeholders are updated for seamless installations.
• Facilitate clear communication channels between external market entities (sales and clients) and internal technical teams.
• Educate Application Engineers on effectively presenting and selling machine features.
• Highlight the company's unique market advantages while enhancing the technical precision and effectiveness of sales efforts.
• Participate in defining product positioning, pricing strategies, promotional activities, and marketing initiatives.
• Coordinate the market launch of new machines, guaranteeing that teams possess the requisite knowledge, tools, parts, and training.
• Collect, organize, and report customer feedback, including conducting benchmark analyses and market research.

Requirements

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree or possess equivalent professional experience.
• Have at least three years of experience in learning and development, preferably within a technical setting.
• Demonstrate a strong background in engineering, marketing, or business.
• Exhibit outstanding written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams throughout the organization.
• Translate complex technical information into clear language for various audiences.
• Create and implement strategic plans for product growth and development.
• Prioritize customer needs, advocate for their interests, and gather relevant feedback.
• Possess skills in coaching and training sales representatives.
• Generate ROI reports and customer documentation to support product investment decisions.
• Have experience working in fast-paced, multinational environments, ideally within Service & Sales.
• Be willing to travel regularly, with a minimum of 75% travel time.

What the company offers

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid holidays.