At Kubota Australia and Kubota New Zealand, we distribute and provide after sales support for high value, exceptional quality agricultural and construction machinery, equipment and products.
In your new role as Product Manager you will undertake a range of activities to introduce and maintain a compliant, saleable product/s line/s for Kubota Australia and its dealers.
The initial focus of the position is the Krone category and product lines.
Requirements
All the fun stuff you'll get involved in (key accountabilities) will include:
Manage the Krone product category (initially), including existing and new products and product ranges (as allocated).
Undertake a range of activity including: liaison with parent company on options, product research, competitor analysis, market/ consumer analysis and demand forecasting activity to ensure products offered meet market need and forecast demand
Oversee and determine appropriate pricing and margins which will drive and fulfil or exceed sales (revenue), profit and market share objectives
Coordinate the development and implementation of recent products into the product offering by leading, or taking a lead role, in within function and cross functional projects to ensure compliance with relevant standards for each target market, satisfaction of a range of internal requirements and conditions for offer and sale, pricing, marketing, communication, organisation of supply, etc.
Update and maintain a range of systems and records and project documentation
Undertake scheduled and ad hoc reporting to support recommendations and managerial decision making
Act as subject matter expert in relation to product development and implementation/ launch activity for allocated product offerings internally and with Dealer representatives
Prepare a range of marketing and communications to ensure product offerings are accurately and effectively promoted.




Undertake remedial marketing action via a range of mediums as required to ensure sales and market share objectives
Act as a representative of Kubota at external and company events and with Dealer representatives
To be successful in this role, your profile would look something like:
Tertiary qualification in a relevant field (preferred) or commensurate industry experience
Valid Driver's license
Valid Passport and satisfy any and all conditions allowing interstate or international travel
License/ certification/ ticket for any machinery operated (as required)
Significant senior level product management experience, including substantial experience gained in agricultural and/or construction industries.
Specific experience with Krone product/ similar
Substantial marketing and communication experience and exposure to sales, particularly price and margin setting
Strong working technical (mechanical and engineering) knowledge of agricultural machinery and equipment.
Specific experience with Krone product/ similar (highly desirable)
Highly developed interpersonal, influencing/ negotiation and relationship management skills
Executive level communication skills, inclusive of report writing and presenting
Strong research, analytical and problem-solving capability
Well-developed business acumen
Sound computing skills, including expertise in sales and supply related SAP modules, Google/ Microsoft Office suite/s
* An inherent requirement of this position is infrequent regional travel and occasional interstate travel
Important to note:




Kubota have a zero tolerance approach to alcohol and illicit drugs on all our sites.
A pre-employment medical assessment and criminal records check are required as part of our selection process
This opportunity is open to application from Australia citizens/ residents or those with permanent work rights (without restrictions) for Australia only
Applicants with diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply
Application is not available through recruitment agencies, agents will not be responded to
Work with great people in a globally recognised, stable brand with a focus on ongoing business growth and sustainability.
Advantages include:
Salary sacrifice option for novated leasing motor vehicle/s and product discounts via Flare Benefits and in-house product purchase discount
Option to attain up to 15% superannuation
Opportunity to participate in Corporate Social Responsibility activity
The Kubota story began in **** when an ambitious 19 year old man by the name of Gonshiro Kubota established a metal casting business in Osaka, Japan.
Even from a young age, his vision was clear.
He was determined to create quality products that improved the lives of his customers, their communities and were environmentally-friendly.
These values have guided Kubota to where we are today and represent what we stand for.
Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.
The Kubota story began in **** when an ambitious 19 year old man by the name of Gonshiro Kubota established a metal casting business in Osaka, Japan.
Even from a young age, his vision was clear.
He was determined to create quality products that improved the lives of his customers, their communities and were environmentally-friendly.
These values have guided Kubota to where we are today and represent what we stand for.
Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.
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📌 Product Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Kubota Australia
📍 Melbourne