Product Manager - Plastic Conveyor Belts Solutions (Global Support)

## Overview **Benefits** - 401(k) - 401(k) Matching - Health Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision Discount Program - Life Insurance - Paid Time Off - Referral Program - Relocation Assistance - Retirement Plan - Tuition Reimbursement - ESOP (Employee Stock Option Program) **Schedule** This is a Monday thru Friday dayshift position. There will be occasions when working on a weekend may be required for this position. **Work Location** In-Person/Remote \*Preference is to be based out of the Winchester, Virginia, Location. **EEO Statement** *Ashworth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is clear: there shall be no discrimination, including harassment, because of race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.* *We are an inclusive organization and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential. We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.* ## Description **Job Description:** **Product Manager – Plastic Conveyor Belts Solutions (Global Support)** **Location: Winchester, Virginia (In-Person/Remote Position)** **Who Are We…** Ashworth, a global company, is the only conveyor belt company that manufactures and services both metal and plastic belting for straight running, turn-curve, lotension, and self-stacking spirals-- offering customers the best solution for their specific requirements. Celebrating over 75 years of revolutionizing the future of conveyor belts, Ashworth continues to lead the market with the most conveyor belt patents in the food processing, can making, and material handling industries. Ashworth strives to be the premier employer within our industry and a leading employer within our community. We want to attract and retain the best associates for our organization, recognizing our success depends on a partnership based on respect, involvement, development, and growth for all our employees. We are growing and would like to welcome a new colleague in the Product Manager Position for Plastic Conveyor Belts in our Winchester, Virginia, location that can strategically help us to achieve our company goals for future success. **Job Summary** The Product Manager will be responsible for technical support and lifecycle management of a variety of plastic conveyor belt products and solutions. This can be a remote position, but up to 50% travel is required for customer visits, trade show attendance, and collaborating with internal teams located in Virginia, UK, the Netherlands, Tokyo, and Singapore. The Product Manager will play a key role in defining product strategy, driving innovation, and ensuring that we meet the diverse needs of our customers across various industries. You will also contribute to the overall strategic vision, ensuring product success, and acting as a liaison between business, technology and design teams. This role includes responsibility for product pricing to ensure competitiveness and profitability across all product lines and brands. The Product Manager will manage technical product training for the sales and customer service teams and provide technical support for customer applications, working closely with the marketing team to develop technical marketing collateral for all plastic conveyor belt products. **Key Responsibilities** - Sales Support & Training: - - Provide technical product training for sales and customer service teams. - Support field sales to assess customer needs and qualify system applications for plastic belt solutions. - Pricing & Profitability: - - Develop and manage product pricing strategies for all product lines, ensuring alignment with market conditions, competitive positioning, and internal profita…