Job Description
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.
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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.
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Requirements
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All the fun stuff you'll get involved in (key accountabilities) will include:
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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
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Oversee and determine appropriate pricing and margins which will drive and fulfil or exceed sales (revenue), profit and market share objectives
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Coordinate the development and implementation of new 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.
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Update and maintain a range of systems and records and project documentation
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Undertake scheduled and ad hoc reporting to support recommendations and managerial decision making
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Act as subject matter expert in relation to product development and implementation/ launch activity for allocated product offerings internally and with Dealer representatives
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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
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Act as a representative of Kubota at external and company events and with Dealer representatives
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To be successful in this role, your profile would look something like:
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Tertiary qualification in a relevant field (preferred) or commensurate industry experience
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Valid Driver's license
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Valid Passport and satisfy any and all conditions allowing interstate or international travel
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License/ certification/ ticket for any machinery operated (as required)
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Significant senior level product management experience, including substantial experience gained in agricultural and/or construction industries. Specific experience with Krone product/ similar
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Substantial marketing and communication experience and exposure to sales, particularly price and margin setting
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Strong working technical (mechanical and engineering) knowledge of agricultural machinery and equipment. Specific experience with Krone product/ similar (highly desirable)
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Highly developed interpersonal, influencing/ negotiation and relationship management skills
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Executive level communication skills, inclusive of report writing and presenting
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Strong research, analytical and problem-solving capability
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Well-developed business acumen
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Sound computing skills, including expertise in sales and supply related SAP modules, Google/ Microsoft Office suite/s
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* An inherent requirement of this position is infrequent regional travel and occasional interstate travel
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Important to note:
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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
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This opportunity is open to application from Australia citizens/ residents or those with permanent work rights (without restrictions) for Australia only
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Applicants with diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply
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Work with great people in a globally recognised, stable brand with a focus on ongoing business growth and sustainability.
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Benefits include:
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Salary sacrifice option for novated leasing motor vehicle/s and product discounts via Flare Advantages and in-house product purchase discount
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Option to attain up to 15% superannuation
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Opportunity to participate in Corporate Social Responsibility activity
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📌 Product Manager (Victoria)
🏢 Kubota
📍 Victoria