PURPOSE and SCOPE

This is an 8 month term position in the Product Management Support role, will assist with the gathering of product feedback and information. This position works closely with MacDon Product Managers, Engineering, Marketing and Product Support staff. You are responsible to gather and compile information from various test, pilot, and competitive products. This will primarily be in North America.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The following are the main job responsibilities and priorities that this position must focus on, must achieve and must excel at:

• Support MacDon Product Management in gathering and analyzing data to evaluate new products. Both our own and competitive units.
• Visit with dealers and customers to collect product feedback and provide input to product development strategies
• Work cross functionally with Engineering, Marketing and Product Support to align test and pilot programs
• Gather and compile product information and prepare competitive comparison documents
• Review and complete product specification documentation
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Enrolled in (or graduated from) a recognized Ag Business, Engineering or Technology program.

Skills and Knowledge

• Excellent communication skills; oral and written.
• Strong mechanical abilities – experience with machinery repairs is an asset
• Ability to adapt and willing to learn in various situations
• Highly motivated individuals with strong organizational skills
• Ability to travel required, primarily North America.
• Intuitive, self-motivated and hard working.
• Good interpersonal relations.
• Strong Ag and machinery background an asset.

Interested applicants can submit resume and cover letter to Human Resources, MacDon Industries Ltd. employment@macdon.com or ysaikina@macdon.com