Job Title: Product Developer

Location: Omaha, NE

Salary: $65-85K

Job Summary of the Product Developer:

The Product Developer (PD) oversees the entire life cycle of core product lines, making decisions on whether to extend or discontinue them, and drives the creation of new products based on market problems. This role is focused on meeting customer needs and identifying market opportunities to increase profitability in line with company goals. Working collaboratively with all areas of the business, the PD ensures successful product launches and sustained market performance of core products by understanding customer issues, market trends, and competitive positioning.

Qualifications of the Product Developer:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong presentation, customer interaction, and project management skills.
• Strong analytical abilities, including interpreting data, applying financial concepts, and making data-driven decisions.
• Experience interpreting technical documents and market research.
• Travel within the Americas may be required.
• International travel may be required.

Responsibilities of the Product Developer:

• Manage the life cycle of core products, including identifying opportunities for product line expansion and discontinuation.
• Increase the profitability of product lines through strategic pricing and the development of new revenue streams.
• Conduct market research and customer interviews to identify unmet needs and convert them into actionable product requirements.
• Communicate market issues and expectations to guide engineering in developing solutions that address market needs.
• Create and maintain a roadmap in collaboration with engineering and other Product Developers to align with company objectives.
• Understand relevant markets, including customer needs, product applications, and competitor offerings.
• Collaborate with Market Development Managers to effectively position products in the market, including creating core messaging, defining key benefits, and identifying target customers.
• Collaborate with marketing communications to develop go-to-market strategies, sales materials, and promotional content.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, production, and supply chain, to ensure successful product launches and continuous product support.
• Conduct beta and pilot programs for early-stage products, gathering feedback for improvement.
• Manage product pricing, descriptions, and configurations in internal systems (e.g., SAP).
• Provide initial product training to internal teams.
• Support internal teams by addressing additional product training needs and collaborating with subject matter experts (SMEs) to develop and improve training materials as needed.
• Support quality initiatives by ensuring product excellence, maintaining standards, and driving continuous improvement.