الوصف الوظيفي
Determines customers' needs and desires by specifying the research needed to obtain market information
Recommends the nature and scope of present and future product lines by reviewing product specifications and requirements; appraising new product ideas and/or product or packaging changes assesses market competition by comparing the company's product to competitors' products
Provides source data for product line communications by defining product marketing communication objectives, assesses product market data by calling on customers with field salespeople and evaluating sales call results
Provides information for management by preparing short-term and long-term product sales forecasts and special reports and analyses; answering questions and requests
Facilitates inventory turnover and product availability by reviewing and adjusting inventory levels and production schedules
Brings new products to market by analyzing proposed product requirements and product development programs; preparing return-on-investment analyses; establishing time schedules with engineering and manufacturing
Introduces and markets new products by developing time-integrated plans with sales, advertising, and production
Determines product pricing by utilizing market research data; reviewing production and sales costs; anticipating volume; costing special and customized orders
Completes operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results
Maintains product management staff job results by counseling and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results
