Manager, Product Development at KYOCERA External

Kyocera International Inc. is hiring a Manager Product Development at our Hendersonville NC facility! Minimum Starting Salary: $105000 annually (Actual base pay based on factors such as relevant experience education market qualifications and skills)With nearly 80000 employees globally Kyocera is a leading manufacturer of high-tech ceramics in various industries including aerospace automotive Medical applications and semiconductor processing. Our innovative materials are found in everything from smartphones to space shuttles! Check out our profile video!Look at these PERKS!Competitive pay benefits and hours120 hours of vacation accrued per year to start (thats 3 weeks/year for regular 8-hour shifts!)10 Paid Holidays per year401(k)401(k) company matchPensionMedical insuranceDental InsuranceVision insuranceLife insuranceFlexible Spending Account (FSA)Employee Assistance ProgramFlexible schedulesTuition reimbursementWe have a long-tenured staff (many with over 30 years of service!) a vital company mission and an excellent benefits package that includes Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance Paid time off to Volunteer paid Leave options Tuition Reimbursement an employer-paid Pension and a 401(k) with both Roth and a healthy company match. Our larger locations also feature onsite gyms walking tracks exercise rooms and employee gardens.We strive to have a diverse workforce from all backgrounds including minorities women and veterans who bring their experience to support the innovation and quality that Kyocera is known for.Kyocera International Inc. also has a robust corporate culture and philosophy based on the experiences and writings of our founder Dr. Kazuo Inamori which you can learn more about here: Our company motto is Do the right thing as a human being and we try to use that motto constantly in our decision-making.GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITIONThe Product Development Manager coordinates new customer development and expansion for a specific product line. This includes increasing business within the divisions existing account base but primarily to expand this base by supporting Sales Engineering efforts and providing technical expertise to production and feedback to counterparts across multiple roles.REQUIREMENTS:4 year degree engineering preferred8 years experience as sr. sales engineer or product sales specialistAnalytical skills including excel and presentation creationstrong sales acumenAbility to work well with others internally and externallyUS Drivers license and ability to legally drive in the USAbility to travel up to 50%Ability to pass background checkEligible to work in an ITAR environmentESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESDevelops and expands specific Division product lines and target markets with an emphasis on core Kyocera Technologies. May directly support customers daily on own account as well as indirect support to sales engineers inside the product lineResponsible for specialty programs including monthly sales analysis and metric reporting; works closely with National Sales Manager and General Manager on sales related to this product lineMaintains goals and metrics for annual Master Plan and booking Plans and for monitoring progress in these areas with corrections and expense trackingDrives positive customer interaction and relationship management within new target account base; manages this activity through the BDU system or other contact management tool. May work with other divisions on cross applications or mutual customersRepresents customer requests and perspectives to production and management personnel to plan and execute the proper customer first support. Documents customer concerns returns or delivery issuesGenerates new business inquiries explore opportunities for the department and support Sales Engineer staffs development through technical training. Will serve as a product expert on specific line and may travel to Japan to train or be trained on product changesCommunicates with counterparts in Japan for a price quotation delivery and various kinds of technical confirmation legal language discussion & general product development supportParticipates and hosts business travel with visiting personnel from international production facilities and management during customer visits in USA. Other business travel as needed to customers production sites and end user locations up to 50%Performs all job responsibilities of Sr Sales Engineer for new target account base as well as consultative role to production management on new targets. Frequent communication between US Production and sales is requiredMay supervise sales support staff and lead projects with engineers sales engineers and cross functional team membersModel ethical business practices and accurate reportingDevelops and presents highly technical content in a variety of sales settings including sales calls marketing events tradeshows or production facilities. May train other presenters on the content or technologiesPerform any other related duties as required or assignedQUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required.PHYSICAL ACTIVITIESThe following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.While performing the functions of this job the employee is continuously required to talk or hear; regularly required to stand walk sit use hands to finger handle or feel; occasionally required to reach with hands and arms climb or balance stoop kneel crouch or crawl.The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONSThe following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the functions of this job the employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONThe above statements are intended to describe the work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required. The duties and responsibilities of this position are subject to change and other duties may be assigned or removed at any time. This position may require exposure to information subject to US Export Control regulations i.e.: the International Traffic and Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be US persons within the meaning of US regulations.Kyocera International Inc. values diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an AAP/EEO employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race sex color religion sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status or on the basis of disability.If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying you may contact Kyocera International Inc. Human Resources team directly.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.Required Experience:Manager Key Skills Instrument,Lighting,Gym,Event Production,Beauty Therapy Employment Type : Full-Time Department / Functional Area: Engineering Experience: years Vacancy: 1