Vermeer

Cutting Edge Business Development Manager

Vermeer$90K — $120K *
Pella, IA 50219In-Person
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Marketing, or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in product management and sales.
  • Strong analytical skills with experience in market analysis and pricing strategy development.
  • Proven collaboration experience with engineering, operations, and supply chain teams.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder-influencing abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Define product line and sales strategies based on market insights and financial targets.
  • Translate customer feedback into actionable product plans and growth opportunities.
  • Manage the full product lifecycle and prioritize portfolio development.
  • Establish and monitor sales targets in collaboration with dealer networks.
  • Lead cross-functional efforts to execute product positioning and launch strategies.
  • Align sales forecasts with inventory and demand planning.
  • Develop pricing strategies and evaluate financial performance for profitability.

Benefits

  • Onsite work environment fostering collaboration and team engagement.
  • Opportunities for professional development and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Potential for occasional travel to meet stakeholders and partners.
Full Job Description
Work Shift
1 - First Shift

Job Summary
Are you the type of person who blends strategic thinking and commercial insight to drive product growth through data and collaboration? In this role you will lead product strategy and commercial performance by aligning product management and sales, using market and customer insights to define positioning, execute growth plans, and deliver successful product launches. We're looking for expertise in product management and sales, strong analytical and strategic skills, and the ability to collaborate across teams to drive revenue and profitability.

What You'll Do

1. Define and execute product line and sales strategies using global market insights, VOC, and financial targets to achieve revenue, market share, and profitability goals.

2. Capture and translate customer, dealer, and market feedback into actionable product plans, positioning, and growth opportunities.

3. Manage the full product lifecycle, including roadmap development, product launches, and portfolio prioritization to maximize performance and market fit.

4. Establish sales targets, monitor performance, and partner with dealer networks to implement growth strategies and ensure alignment on key initiatives. Partner with field sales teams and dealers to provide training, product expertise, competitive talking points, and sales enablement tools.

5. Lead cross-functional efforts to develop and execute product positioning, messaging, and launch strategies that support successful market adoption.

6. Align global sales forecasts with inventory, production, and demand planning to optimize product availability, inventory turns, and customer satisfaction.

7. Develop pricing strategies, collaborate with procurement for sourcing and negotiations, manage dealer programs, and evaluate financial performance to ensure alignment with profitability and return objectives.

8. Utilize technical and application knowledge to partner across functions (sales, marketing, engineering, operations, and procurement) to enhance product performance, support innovation, and continuously improve processes and outcomes.

What We're Looking For

- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Marketing, or related field with minimum of five years of experience in product management, sales, commercial leadership.

- Demonstrated ability to analyze markets, develop pricing strategies, and drive revenue growth.

- Proven track record collaborating cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and supply chain partners.

- Excellent communication, product presentation, and stakeholder-influencing skills.

- Strong interpersonal and leadership or influential skills

Travel

- Occasional travel is expected of this position.

Work Location
ONSITE: A team member's day-to-day work is best done on a Vermeer campus. If work content can be occasionally completed at an offsite location, discuss potential arrangements with your manager.

About Vermeer

Vermeer Corporation is a manufacturer of industrial and agricultural equipment. The privately held company distributes products globally from seven production facilities and offices in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. Vermeer products are used in agriculture, biomass and recycling, construction, landscaping, and surface mining. The company was founded in 1948 by Gary Vermeer in Pella, Iowa. Vermeer is known for its innovation and has been awarded numerous patents for its products. The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented several initiatives to reduce its environmental impact.
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