Product Manager

Description For over a century, DENTSPLY International has been committed to providing the dental community with innovative, high quality, cost effective dental products.  The corporation is made up of several North American divisions and is located in 22 countries throughout the world and distributes its dental products in over 100 countries under some of the most well established brand names in the dental industry.

DENTSPLY Rinn, based in Elgin, Illinois is a division focused on the manufacture of dental imaging supplies and related products.  Typical products include dental x-ray mounts, viewers, film and digital sensor holders, irrigation probes, prophy cups and brushes.

We are currently seeking to fill the position of Product Manager.  This key position requires an experienced Product Manager who can analyze, plan, direct and coordinate the domestic and international marketing of the divisions products and/or services with P&L responsibility.  Ideally will develop a thorough knowledge of the marketplace through primary and syndicated research, accumulation of market trend data and by analyzing channel, competitor and product trends.  Will gather, compile, analyze and maintain a variety of data, including market share.  WIll develop and execute product plans and programs, both short and long range, to ensure growth and expansion of product lines and services.  This position will support the New Product Development Process including the development of ideas for new products, pricing, and positioning decisions in compliance with all company and governmental regulations related to product development.  Will develop launch materials and technical manuals related to new products.  And will assist in developing product and pricing strategies for the division working with the sales organization.  This position will also support key channel partners with recommended programming and forecasting including DENTSPLY intercompany sales organizations and third party international distributors.

Requirements Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree with a minimum of five years experience as a Product Manager including budgeting and strategic planning.  Strong analytical skills are required to analyze data and make recommendations with proficiency in MS Office Products including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.  Access experience is a plus.  The successful candidate will have diverse experience in commercial plans including direct mail, telesales, web based sales, distribution, etc.  Ideal candidates will have Dental Market experience.  To be successful in this position strong communication and teamwork skills is a must as this position interfaces with many other functions and external customers.  DENTSPLY Rinn is an equal opportunity employer.  Please feel free to visit our website to learn more about DENTSPLY Rinn.  www.dentsply.com  or www.rinncorp.com