Product Analyst - Sales

Company Description:

Crown Equipment Corporation is a leading innovator in world-class forklift and material handling equipment and technology. As one of the world's largest lift truck manufacturers, we are committed to providing the customer with the safest, most efficient and ergonomic lift truck possible to lower their total cost of ownership. Product Analyst

• Sales Job Duties Product Planning
• Provide efficient and effective execution on product roadmaps, documents, and planning needs. Create dashboards for various reports and presentations as well as collaborate on positioning, pricing, specifications, and competitor reconnaissance. Build communication tools and presentation materials in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel. Market Intelligence
• Gather, organize, and evaluate industry, corporate, customer and competitor data.

Proactively seek out customer insights and market intelligence. Measure and quantify customer demand and scope of market segments. Understand, read, and interpret data to arrive at useful conclusions. Propose creative, data-backed solutions. Utilize Excel to produce competitor analysis to highlight trends and product whitespace within the market. Develop strategies to get products in the hands of our customers. Create presentation materials and tools to prepare for meetings with Executives, Legal, Sales organization, customers, Engineering, and Marketing teams. Collaborate and work cross-functionally with Company employees. Communication

• Maintain strong working relationships with Sales and Support Teams, Engineering, Manufacturing, etc.

Act as a liaison with other cross functional teams in the exchange of relevant information in all stages of development process. Demonstrate active listening skills, good verbal, non-verbal and written communication. Minimum Qualifications 2-4 years related experience Bachelor's degree (Engineering or Business) Non-degree considered if 12+ years of related experience along with a high school diploma or GED Occasional Travel (0-5%) Occasional overnight stays (0-5%) Job requires employee to drive a personal vehicle to conduct company business < 20% per week (8 hours) and/or travel locally between company locations during scheduled workday Per 8-hour shift. Sit 7 hours and stand 1 hours. Typical office environment (low noise level, limited exposure hot/cold temperatures, dust, fumes, and vibrations). Regular interaction with others and performs a degree of independent work. Physical and mental demands are akin to the majority of office positions with prolonged periods of sitting and prolonged use of a computer/keyboard. Infrequent lifting, walking and climbing stairs. Occasional use of office equipment (copiers, printers, etc.). Preferred Qualifications Strong technical knowledge. Good organizational and analytical skills. Good verbal and written communication, documentation, interview, and active listening skills. Fluent in product development process and other development strategies.

Work Authorization:

Crown will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire. No agency calls please.

Compensation and Benefits:

Crown offers an excellent wage and benefits package for full-time employees including Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug Plan, Flexible Benefits Plan, 401K Retirement Savings Plan, Life and Disability Benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement, and much more. EOE Veterans/Disabilities