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　　Develops products by identifying potential products; conducting marketresearch; generating product requirements; determining specifications,production timetables, pricing, and time-integrated plans for productintroduction; developing marketing strategies.

　　Project Details:

　　Determine customers\' needs and desires by specifying the researchneeded to obtain market informationRecommend the nature and scope of present and future product linesby reviewing product specifications and requirements; appraising newproduct ideas and/or product or packaging changesAssess market competition by comparing the company\'s product tocompetitors\' productsProvide source data for product line communications by definingproduct marketing communication objectivesObtain product market share by working with sales director todevelop product sales strategiesAssess product market data by calling on customers with fieldsalespeople and evaluating sales call resultsProvide information for management by preparing short-term andlong-term product sales forecasts and special reports and analyses;answering questions and requestsFacilitate inventory turnover and product availability by reviewingand adjusting inventory levels and production schedulesBring new products to market by analyzing proposed productrequirements and product development programs; preparingreturn-on-investment analyses; establishing time schedules withengineering and manufacturingIntroduce and market new products by developing time-integratedplans with sales, advertising, and productionDetermine product pricing by utilizing market research data;reviewing production and sales costs; anticipating volume; costingspecial and customized ordersComplete operational requirements by scheduling and assigningemployees; following up on work resultsMaintain product management staff by recruiting, selecting,orienting, and training employeesMaintain product management staff job results by counseling anddisciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising jobresultsMaintain professional and technical knowledge by attendingeducational workshops; reviewing professional publications;establishing personal networks; participating in professionalsocietiesContribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as neededJob Experience:

　　Product ManagementPeople ManagementUnderstanding the CustomerProduct DevelopmentRequirements AnalysisPricingPlanningCompetitive AnalysisSales PlanningInventory ControlFinancial Planning and StrategyHourly Rate: 61.625-79.75

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