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Description

Were looking for a Product Planner for our Grain Handling products, including augers, belt tube conveyors, grain vacs and grain baggers.  This is a unique, ground floor opportunity to shape the vision for Brandts products for years to come.

Duties:
Collect, Analyze and Interpret Market Data from brochures, websites, dealers, customers, trade shows and industry publications
Understand industry trends, customer and dealer needs
Identify current product gaps, weaknesses
Develop and pitch ideas for new products and model updates across the product line
Develop longer term R&D plan for product line
Plan and help deliver Product Training during the launch of new products.

Required Experience:

We want a candidate who has experience in this or a similar industry and has a good equipment background as either a user, mechanic, designer, sales/marketing or manufacturing role.  The ideal candidate does not need an engineering degree or training, but will have:
A passion for equipment and learning how customers use it
Experience in at least one of the following areas  direct use of the product, sales, design, customer support or manufacturing
Excellent organization & communication skills  written and verbal
The ability to work at all levels and departments in the organization
An understanding of business and product financial metrics
The ability to travel 1 week per month if necessary.