Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) or equivalent experience (8 years)
3-5 years in account management, sales, product management, or business strategy
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally
Experience in the aviation industry is a plus
Responsibilities
Build and maintain relationships with OEM partners
Collaborate with manufacturing and sales teams to gather product feedback
Identify and execute sales initiatives with Product Line Managers and Directors
Analyze pricing strategies based on market feedback
Create and maintain sales models and market feedback in Excel
Perform inventory forecasting and planning within budget
Travel with Sales Managers to promote products to key customers
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Generous paid time off program
Professional development and career advancement opportunities
Full Job Description
Description
The Product Line Strategy Manager will support Product Line Managers in the marketing and strategic offering of key product lines with a focus on market share growth.
What you will be responsible for:
Build and maintain a good working relationship with AAR's OEM partners
Work with manufacturing partners and the sales team to receive product feedback and identify opportunities for market share growth
Work with Product Line Managers and Directors to identify and execute sales initiatives and manage cross-functional projects
Analyze and recommend pricing strategy for key product lines based on market feedback
Create and maintain market feedback, opportunities, and sales models in Excel or similar programs
Perform inventory forecasting and planning in accordance with a set budget
Assist Product Line Directors and Managers with meeting revenue and margin targets, and execute long term agreements with customers
Travels alongside Sales Managers to visit key customers and promote products
All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
What you will need to be successful in this role:
Bachelor of Arts degree (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university; or eight years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
3-5 years' experience in account management, sales, product management, or business strategy.
Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office
Willingness to travel both domestic and international.
Prior experience in the aviation industry a plus.
The rewards of your career at AAR go far beyond just your salary:
Competitive salary and bonus package
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Generous paid time off program
Professional development and career advancement opportunities
Physical Demands/Work Environment:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility.
The environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting.
Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment.
Compensation:
The anticipated salary range for this position is $80,000 to $90,000 annually. This range reflects the base salary for candidates who meet the requirements of the role, including experience, education, and location. In addition to base pay, this role is eligible for a bonus. AAR offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan with employer match, paid time off and holiday pay, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.
#LI-MA1 #LI-ONSITE
About AAR Corp
AAR Corp is a global aerospace and defense aftermarket solutions company that employs more than 6,000 people in over 20 countries. AAR's Aviation Services segment provides aftermarket support and services to commercial aviation and government customers worldwide. AAR's Expeditionary Services segment provides products and services supporting the movement of equipment and personnel by the U.S. and foreign governments, and non-governmental organizations. AAR's Intelligent Solutions segment provides technology-driven products and services to the global aviation and aerospace industries. AAR is headquartered in Wood Dale, Illinois.
