Sales Engineer / Product Manager - Fluid Power
Job Description
This on-site Product Manager and Sales Engineer role is based in Bethlehem, PA, within HYDAC's Accumulator & Cylinder product group, combining sales, product management, and direct customer engagement.
Responsibilities
- Apply a sales oriented mindset to product strategy and customer interactions.
- Provide support to Application Engineering and Field Sales teams.
- Manage customer quotations, pricing strategies, and create price lists.
- Lead training initiatives for distributors, territory managers, and customer service staff.
- Identify opportunities for new products or modifications to existing offerings.
- Advise on stock levels and monitor inventory to align with demand.
- Create and refresh product literature and publicity for new products.
- Prepare and present product presentations, reports, and strategic plans.
- Read, analyze, and interpret general business publications, technical procedures, and regulations as needed.
- Communicate clearly and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the public.
- Deliver excellent customer service to address needs and service requests.
- Develop effective relationships with customers, distributors, and regional sales managers.
- Travel 30 to 40 percent of the time, roughly one week per month.
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a related industry.
- Bachelor's Degree in a Technical Field required; Engineering degrees preferred (ME emphasized).
- Experience with fluid power, hydraulics, or pneumatics.
- Fluid Power Specialist certification preferred.
- Experience with Lean manufacturing.
About HYDAC
HYDAC Technology Corporation is a family owned and operated organization offering a rewarding work environment across the country. The company aims to deliver quality products, components, and services that meet customer expectations while prioritizing environmental protection. HYDAC's dedicated team designs and manufactures a broad portfolio of innovative and reliable solutions that address diverse customer requirements. The Product Manager position seeks a candidate with 3-5 years of experience as a product or project manager within the Accumulator & Cylinder product group.