Develon is looking for a knowledgeable Product Specialist to join our dynamic and growing team in Suwanee, GA.

Who We Are

Develon, headquartered in Suwanee, Georgia, markets the Develon brand of products which includes crawler excavators, wheel excavators, mini excavators, wheel loaders, articulated dump trucks, material handlers, log loaders, and attachments. With more than 160 equipment dealer locations in North America, Develon is known for its unmatched dedication to service, customer uptime, and durable, reliable products. We are working to achieve a ‘Global Leader in Infrastructure Solutions’ by improving products, technology, and business.

We are proud of our products, people, cultural diversity, and professionalism within a national and global framework! Powered by innovation!

For more information on Develon products, visit na.develon-ce.com or for more information regarding our Great Place to Work certification, visit https://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/7046630.

What You'll Do

To build the Develon product and innovation advantage by working with Channel Marketing to create optimal products and product improvements. This includes maximizing product gross profit and customer satisfaction.

Market & Competitor Analysis

• Monitor, analyze, and communicate competitor product intelligence to identify implications and differentiation opportunities for the Company's strategy and products.
• In conjunction with Marketing, initiate and/or participate in market and product research activities to understand customer and dealer needs (Customer Visits, Dealer Visits).
• Review Engineering Change Notice for field impact (price, performance, safety) and communicate findings to marketing communications and channel marketing managers.

Product Management

• Acting as the Voice of the Customer, providing product feedback to support product development.
• Act as liaison with the attachments team to ensure that all products work with approved attachments.
• Develop and maintain price and specification datasheets.
• Set up new product and option package configurations in production planning systems.

What You'll Get

• Competitive Total Rewards programs
• Health, Dental, and Vision
• Generous Company 401(k) Match
• Free Telehealth Benefits
• Voluntary Supplemental Programs
• Career and Skill Development Support
• Make a direct impact on the success of the organization.

What You'll Need to be Successful

• Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration/Engineering
• Experience Required: 2+ years of experience in Product Development, Engineering or Market Development
• Travel Required: 10-24%
• Construction product (or related) development knowledge and operation experience
• Experience in conducting and compiling customer research
• Verbal and written communication skills and the willingness to speak in front of audiences ranging from 5-100 people.
• Ability to handle objections from dealer staff, incorporating feedback where appropriate and providing supporting evidence to help change dealer mindset where appropriate.
• International travel may occur.

Develon is committed to a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, age, race, color, religion, creed, citizenship status, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Individuals with disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation in the application process or who need assistance accessing the information on this website should call 404-354-4094. The Company's hiring location is Suwanee in GA.