Product Management Assistant

About Us

As a family-owned company, it’s the people who continue to make STIHL a successful, world-class brand.  Since revolutionizing the forestry industry in Germany with the first electric chainsaw in 1926, the STIHL name has remained synonymous with outstanding innovations, high-quality products and comprehensive service.

STIHL is seeking a highly motivated Product Management Assistant to join Team STIHL in our Virginia Beach, VA location! With competitive compensation, excellent benefits and exciting growth potential, it's a great time to join the STIHL team.

Company Benefits Include:

• Multiple bonus opportunities with potential annual merit increases
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Onsite Health & Wellness Center for employees and family members
• Company Paid Short & Long-Term Disability
• Company provided Life Insurance
• Fully vested after 5 years Pension Plan
• 401k Plan with employer match
• Vacation, & Sick time with 11 paid holidays

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides clerical and administrative support for specifical departmental activities, including meetings, recordkeeping, data verification and support, and other activities and projects as assigned.
• Assists other departments in product management functions including product knowledge and specification inquiries, product preparation and assembly, and safe product usage.
• Manages department inventory of current product and prototype products including shipping and receiving of products and other materials.
• Assists with national or regional trade shows, sales meetings, photo shoots, and training events and supports the branches in the areas of technical sales or service as needed.
• Produce various reports and analyses.
• All other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Specifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or Engineering preferred
• 1+ years of outdoor or indoor power equipment experience preferred
• Performs work under general supervision. Handles basic issues and problems, and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff
• Basic computer and Microsoft software knowledge, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Ability to work on multiple projects at once with excellent follow-through and follow-up skills
• Up to 25% travel required