Product Line Manager

Coherent is a world leader of lasers and laser-based technology for materials processing, microelectronics, scientific, life sciences and medical customers. The light we deliver touches almost every aspect of human life—vision correction to cell analysis, precision welding to 3-D metal printing, gravity wave detection to brain research. Put your talents to work at Coherent where you can create and innovate enabling technologies that will push the frontiers of science and technology.

Coherent’s Electro-Optics Components Business Unit has an opening for a Product Line Manager. The ideal candidate will possess a working knowledge of the laser industry, be able to network with the key contacts in current and future customers of Coherent, as well as a proven success record with managing product lines in a technical field.

Job Summary

Take responsibility for overall health of product line, including product definition, product release, ongoing P&L and obsolescence. Develop product strategies.

Essential Functions

• Develops and implements the “go-to-market” plan, working with all departments to execute
• Develops potential partner relationships for the product, and negotiates OEM contracts for key accounts
• Ensures Senior Management is informed and consulted on major product line developments and decisions
• Develops market requirements, volume requirement and product positioning
• Manages the entire product line life cycle from strategic planning to tactical activities
• Specify market requirements for current and future products by conducting market research supported by on-going visits to customers and non-customers and by attending appropriate trade shows
• Works with R&D to develop the product definition, including: specifications; cost; release date; product updates
• Provide oversight of Coherent’s gate process for affected products

Other Responsibilities

• Provide monthly sales forecasts
• Train the Coherent sales team and distributors for affected products
• Develop positioning strategy for products
• Other Responsibilities as assigned

Education and Work Experience:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum four years technical experience; laser/photonics market a plus.
• Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally 10-15% of the time.
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Office products and ability to work with MRP systems.
• Ability to effectively communicate essential information to customers, management and co-workers, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to assemble/disassemble Coherent exhibit booth involving: overhead work, use of a step stool or ladder, lifting boxes/packages up to 50 lbs, loading and unloading crate

Desired Qualifications

• Good communication skills
• Analytical ability
• Technical knowledge
• Familiarity with financial statements and reports
• Must be a goal oriented, self-starter with good interpersonal and problem solving skills combined with a high level of curiosity.
• Must be able to effectively work with company personnel involved in accounting, engineering, customer service, production and logistics.
• Must be able to manage time and priorities.
• Must be able to work well individually and in group settings.
• Must be able to adapt to rapidly changing market and dynamic corporate culture.
• Must be able to develop strong customer relationships.