King Engine Bearings is a global manufacturer of premium engine bearings, trusted by engine builders and distributors across the US. We are now expanding the King brand into additional engine components, and we are looking for an experienced product person to lead this new line from day one.
The opportunity:
This role starts as a defined project: build the business plan for King's new engine-parts line. Based on the results, it can grow into a permanent role owning the line end to end.
What you will do:- Identify new applications where King's range can grow
- Analyze the US engine-parts aftermarket and recommend new product categories with the highest growth potential for King
- Identify, evaluate and compare suppliers on quality, cost, MOQ and lead times
- Build landed-cost, pricing and margin models
- Forecast sales through King's US distributor network and e-commerce channel
- Present a clear go-to-market plan: what to launch, from whom, where to start, investment and expected revenue
- In the permanent role: own sourcing, purchasing, packaging and launch of the expanded range
Have you got what it takes to succeed The following information should be read carefully by all candidates.
What you bring
Experience in the US engine-parts aftermarket
Product management or purchasing experience at an aftermarket parts brand
Experience identifying new applications and expanding catalog coverage
Hands-on supplier sourcing and supplier management
Strong business-case skills: market analysis, pricing, sales forecasting xhqgsiq Based in the United StatesNice to have
Existing relationships with engine-parts suppliers
Experience selling through distributors and e-commerce
Why KingGrow the range of an established, respected brand
Direct work with senior management and fast decisions
Remote role, with a clear path from project to permanent position
This position is open to all genders
