Product Manager (Drilling)

The Role:

•    Work out business strategies for Epiroc Underground Drilling products and activities to monitor market demand, market share, competitor activities and competitors products.
•    Consult with the customer regarding the appropriate product selection for particular applications.
•    Product technical and marketing support of all sales force by helping in selection proper models, options, and placing and control orders for underground drilling equipment.
•    Liaise with the Product Divisions regarding; Products and Market demands for product and technology, Market trends (prices, deliveries, equipment needs), Market share information, Competitor activities and products.
•    Local modification underground drilling equipment products when needed
•    Travel as required to fulfil the duties of the role and this includes travel on weekends or overseas.
•    Prepare and organize suitable training / training material to assist in the education of the sales force.
•    Ensure there is good cooperation between departments, to ensure customers are approached with one common front.
•    Ability to maintain and promote relationships with customers
•    Promote relationships based on mutual commitment ensuring long-term cooperation and continuous orders. 
•    Research of the Central Asia market in relation to potential business for Capital Eqipment, as well as market research in relation to the activities of competitors. 
•    Frequent customer meetings / visits.
•    Close contact with the PC and provision of marketing feedback from Central Asia.
•    Help with quotation of the underground drilling equipment for the region. 
•    Follow Epiroc Code of Conduct.
•    Perform functions or duties in accordance with the requirements of " The Epiroc Way"
•    Compliance with the basic rules of Epiroc.
•    Support the company's goals regarding diversity and inclusion.
•    Demonstrate interpersonal communication skills at all levels, including team work, leadership, as well as written and oral communication skills.

Skills:

•    Highly motivated, "hands on", energized, enthusiastic with passion and commitment for doing things in the right way, without risking loss of business.
•    Strong written and verbal communication skillset
•    Fluency in English and Russian, additional languages as an asset
•    Solid underground application and technical knowledge
•    Solid experience from the mining and construction industry/equipment
•    Good comprehension of basic and intermediary financial statements and calculations.

Behavior:

•    A safety-first and collaboration mentality
•    Good relationship builder and trust enabler
•    A positive and entrepreneurial attitude
•    Able to multi-task - to manage multiple projects without sacrificing schedule or quality.
•    Ability to work independently or as integrated team member, as the situation requires.