Product Manager Field Transmitters

The role

The Product Manager is responsible for managing the assigned product portfolio (Pressure – and Differential Pressure transmitters, Seals, Manifolds, Flow elements, Temperature transmitters & sensors, Field Indicators, Field digital communication Fieldbus Foundation, Profibus, Wireless, the Field Network Configuration & Maintenance tools and software packages), develop and execute marketing and promotion activities, in line with the BU Annual Business Plan, sales needs and in close cooperation with the MarCom team and SSC, in order to increase sales.

The responsibilities

• Responsible for setting out, drawing-up and co-executing the business strategy of the assigned portfolio in close collaboration with the Business Unit Management
• Based on the account plan pro-actively visit (potential) customers in Central Eastern Europe region and contribute to increase market share and achieve early involvement in the sales process
• Offer our customers and OpCos premium technical and sales support by use of product/solution application & hands-on training and value selling presentations
• Assist the OpCos and SSC by providing technical knowledge and helping to develop sales strategies for product positioning, improved proposal quality from SSC
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance to OpCos and customers experiencing product issues
• Support marketing initiatives by providing product expertise and content for promotional materials
• Act as intermediate between our customers and product development in Japan
• Act as an expert in product and application knowledge
• Define, create, maintain, and distribute sales tools, e.g. demo devices and promotion material
• Collect and compose application notes
• Manage product and solution releases
• Collect sales & marketing information and conduct market-and competitors research regarding field transmitters

Who are we looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Physics or Mechanics

• Knowledge of sales or after sales service experience in Industrial Automation/Process control

• Preferably marketing education / understanding of business-to-business marketing

• Proven experience in supporting customers/OpCos in answering technical, application and commercial questions on the products and/or solutions

• Skilled in demonstrating and presenting technical products/solutions and giving technical/commercial trainings in English and preferably in one other major European language

• Able to set priorities and customer focused

• Independent, pro-active attitude and a ''just do it'' mentality

• Willing to travel internationally, also outside office hours

Focus on a brighter future

Yokogawa Europe Solutions is a global supplier of test & measurement equipment, process automation solutions, and safety systems. Yokogawa will focus on achieving net-zero emissions, making a transition to a circular economy, ensuring the well-being of everyone to 2050, thus making the world a better place for future generations.

Not just a job, but a career

Yokogawa, award winner for ‘Best Asset Monitoring Technology’ and ‘Best Digital Twin Technology’ at the HP Awards, is a leading provider of industrial automation, test and measurement, information systems and industrial services in several industries.

Our aim is to shape a better future for our planet through supporting the energy transition, (bio)technology, artificial intelligence, industrial cybersecurity, etc. We are committed to the United Nations sustainable development goals by utilizing our ability to measure and connect.

About the Team Our 18,000 employees work in over 60 countries with one corporate mission, to "co-innovate tomorrow". We are looking for dynamic colleagues who share our passion for technology and care for our planet. In return, we offer you great career opportunities to grow yourself in a truly global culture where respect, value creation, collaboration, integrity, and gratitude are highly valued and exhibited in everything we do.

Diverse, Equitable & Inclusive culture

Yokogawa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Yokogawa wants a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture.We will actively recruit, develop, and promote people from a variety of backgrounds who differ in terms of experience, knowledge, thinking styles, perspective, cultural background, and socioeconomic status.We will not discriminate based on race, skin color, age, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, belief, political opinion, nationality, ethnicity, place of origin, disability, family relations or any other circumstances. Yokogawa values differences and enables everyone to belong, contribute, succeed, and demonstrate their full potential.

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