Regional Product Manager – Central Midwest

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🕒 August 27

🌾 Iowa, Kansas, +2 more states – Remote

🌾 Iowa – Remote 🌪️ Kansas – Remote 🌾 Nebraska – Remote 🏰 Missouri – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

✅ Product Manager

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Takeuchi

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 1979

🏭 Manufacturing

📦 Logistics

🏗️ Construction

Manufacturing • Logistics • Construction

Takeuchi is a global manufacturer of compact construction equipment, producing excavators, compact track loaders, wheel loaders, crawler dumpers and a wide range of attachments. The company emphasizes durable, high-performance machines engineered for construction, landscaping, forestry and utility work, and supports customers through dealer networks, financing, ISO 9001–aligned quality processes and product support.

📋 Description

• Execute regional product strategies aligned with annual sales and market share objectives • Identify product growth opportunities across assigned territories and customer segments • Support new product introductions and lifecycle initiatives • Provide Voice of Customer feedback to Product Management and Engineering • Identify emerging customer applications and industry trends • Develop dealer product knowledge through classroom instruction, field coaching, and demonstration training • Conduct ride-alongs with dealer sales personnel to improve selling effectiveness and application knowledge • Coach dealer teams on value-based selling, competitive positioning, and ROI selling • Assist dealers in developing product-focused retail sales strategies • Plan and execute product demonstrations for dealers, customers, and national accounts • Support customer field evaluations, machine comparisons, and application recommendations • Educate customers on machine performance, productivity, attachment utilization, and operating best practices • Represent Takeuchi at trade shows, customer events, open houses, and demonstrations • Support National Account Managers with fleet demonstrations and product evaluations • Assist regional rental organizations and strategic customers with product recommendations • Build relationships with key contractors, rental organizations, and industry influencers • Provide product expertise during major account presentations • Partner with Product Management to identify product improvements and future development opportunities • Collaborate with Marketing on product launches and campaigns • Support Training in developing dealer education programs • Align product initiatives with dealer business plans alongside Regional Business Managers and Dealer Development Managers • Monitor competitor products, pricing strategies, promotions, and product introductions • Deliver competitive intelligence and market insights • Analyze customer trends and regional application opportunities • Provide regular reporting on product performance, market conditions, and competitive activity

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Agriculture, or a related field preferred; equivalent industry experience considered • 5+ years of experience in product management, equipment sales, dealer development, or construction equipment distribution • Strong knowledge of construction equipment applications, attachments, and customer workflows • Experience conducting professional equipment demonstrations and customer presentations • Working knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics, electrical systems, and machine technology • Proven ability to influence dealer organizations without direct authority • Exceptional presentation, communication, and relationship-building skills • Strong analytical and strategic problem-solving abilities • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, CRM platforms, and business reporting tools • Valid driver's license • Willingness to travel extensively (approximately 70–80%)

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive base pay and performance-based bonuses • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits • 401(k) retirement plan with company match • Paid time off and holidays • Ongoing professional development opportunities • A culture that rewards innovation, accountability, and customer excellence