Product Development Associate - Abbotsford, Canada - Braber Equipment Ltd

Braber Equipment Ltd

Verified Company

Abbotsford, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

This position reports to the Product Development Manager and will be responsible for conducting market research, generating product requirements, determining specifications, completing production timetables, pricing, time-integrated plans for product introduction and developing marketing strategies.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Assess market competition by comparing the company's product to competitors' products
Determine product pricing and customer needs by utilizing market research data
Review production and sales costs, anticipating volume, costing special and customized orders
Build and update web content
Accurately verify merchandise quantities, descriptions, and prices
Manage backend updates and new additions to our website
Work with our Graphics department, managing our image gallery and requests for images from dealers
Provide information for management by preparing shortterm and longterm product sales forecasts and special reports and analyses, answering questions and requests
Bring new products to market by analyzing proposed product requirements and product development programs
Prepare returnoninvestment analyses, and establish time schedules with engineering and manufacturing
Introduce and market new products by developing timeintegrated plans with sales, advertising, and production
Specific Project Management tasks, as directed
Other duties, as required

Qualifications required:

Minimum two years' education and/or experience in Business, Engineering or Marketing; an engineering degree is preferred
Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal abilities
Proficient experience with MS Office, particularly Excel and Outlook
Results oriented focus with a strong attention to detail
Comfortable in a fastpaced environment and able to function well under pressure
Automotive or agricultural mechanical knowledge as asset
Strong organizational, multitasking, and prioritizing abilities
Collaborative team player with a high level of dedication
Legally authorized to work in Canada

Hours of Operation:
Monday

Friday, 8am4:30pm. However, additional hours may be required to fulfill job duties. Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Employee benefits include:

Braber Equipment is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Pay:
$50,000.00-$75,000.00 per year

Benefits: