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Brand Manager
Air Lift, a third-generation family-owned company, was founded in 1949 in Lansing, Michigan. Air Lift supplies the automotive aftermarket with load assist products and performance suspensions for show and track. Our goal is to consistently provide products and services that meet and exceed customer’s requirements and expectations. We do this by recruiting top talent and retaining... them through our commitment to professional development
Brand Manager
Air Lift, a third-generation family-owned company, was founded in 1949 in Lansing, Michigan. Air Lift supplies the automotive aftermarket with load assist products and performance suspensions for show and track. Our goal is to consistently provide products and services that meet and exceed customer’s requirements and expectations. We do this by recruiting top talent and retaining... them through our commitment to professional development and preservation of our culture.
Job Description Summary
As a Brand Manager at Air Lift Company, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our brand's identity and reputation in the automotive aftermarket. You will be at the forefront of executing the brand strategies that drive growth and success. The Brand Manager is responsible for creating, developing, and maintaining a positive and recognizable image of a company's brand and products in the minds of consumers. In this dynamic role, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product marketing, e-commerce, sales, and research & development, to ensure that our brand is consistently and effectively communicated across all channels and touchpoints.
As a Brand Manager, you will be responsible for developing and executing brand strategies that drive brand awareness, engagement, and growth. This involves developing a deep understanding of our customers, competitors, and industry trends. With this knowledge, you will guide the development of our brand guidelines, visual identity, and messaging, ensuring they reflect our values, mission, and unique selling propositions. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure our brand is consistently represented.
Essential Duties
• Responsible for the brand guidelines, visual identity, and maintaining a cohesive brand image.
• Create and implement branding, positioning, and marketing strategies to lead the organization to achieve revenue goals.
• Define target audience segments, brand positioning, and marketing messaging across marketing mediums.
• Conceptualize and oversee marketing campaigns, advertising initiatives, and promotional activities across marketing and sales teams.
• Manage a campaign schedule that achieves frequent and timely media coverage for Air Lift company, products, and brands.
• Use data-driven insights and defined KPIs, to evaluate the effectiveness of branding initiatives and make informed recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Understand changing market and competitive conditions by evaluating market reactions to advertising programs, merchandising policy, and product packaging.
• You will be entrusted with managing the brand budget effectively to maximize the impact of brand initiatives while delivering on goals.
• Oversees advertising and promotion activities for our independent installer network and distributor customers.
• Assist in planning and executing product launches, incorporating market insights into marketing campaigns and sales strategies.
• Responsible for developing brand awareness and customer loyalty metrics.
• Coordinate brand presence at promotional events and trade shows.
Position Requirements
• Able to develop strategies, define action plans, and share results.
• Ability to frame forward-looking solutions, aligned with business goals and customer needs.
• Excellent business judgment; effective at articulating value propositions to stakeholders.
• Explores different approaches and solutions to a problem, gathers feedback, and redesigns until the best possible solution is found.
• Comfortable working within a “Hands-on/Roll-up the Sleeves” culture.
• Must be able to build relationships, negotiate, and influence others to drive change.
• Able to influence and motivate internal teams to accomplish the strategy.
• Encourages problem-solving, strategic thinking, and customer orientation across a cross-functional team.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, & manage multiple projects at once.
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills in person and via video conference.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ethical judgment.
• Appreciates that a diverse perspective creates better solutions.
• Interest in increasing industry, technical, and business knowledge through continuous learning.
• Adapts own ideas or perceptions in response to a changing environment around them.
• Highly organized, analytical, and data-driven.
Minimum and Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in the automotive aftermarket is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a related field.
• 5+ years’ progressive experience in brand marketing.
• Advanced Excel proficiency, including pivot tables, macros, and charts.
• Solid knowledge of productivity tools including the Microsoft 365 Suite Show more details...
Air Lift, a third-generation family-owned company, was founded in 1949 in Lansing, Michigan. Air Lift supplies the automotive aftermarket with load assist products and performance suspensions for show and track. Our goal is to consistently provide products and services that meet and exceed customer’s requirements and expectations. We do this by recruiting top talent and retaining... them through our commitment to professional development and preservation of our culture.
Job Description Summary
As a Brand Manager at Air Lift Company, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our brand's identity and reputation in the automotive aftermarket. You will be at the forefront of executing the brand strategies that drive growth and success. The Brand Manager is responsible for creating, developing, and maintaining a positive and recognizable image of a company's brand and products in the minds of consumers. In this dynamic role, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product marketing, e-commerce, sales, and research & development, to ensure that our brand is consistently and effectively communicated across all channels and touchpoints.
As a Brand Manager, you will be responsible for developing and executing brand strategies that drive brand awareness, engagement, and growth. This involves developing a deep understanding of our customers, competitors, and industry trends. With this knowledge, you will guide the development of our brand guidelines, visual identity, and messaging, ensuring they reflect our values, mission, and unique selling propositions. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure our brand is consistently represented.
Essential Duties
• Responsible for the brand guidelines, visual identity, and maintaining a cohesive brand image.
• Create and implement branding, positioning, and marketing strategies to lead the organization to achieve revenue goals.
• Define target audience segments, brand positioning, and marketing messaging across marketing mediums.
• Conceptualize and oversee marketing campaigns, advertising initiatives, and promotional activities across marketing and sales teams.
• Manage a campaign schedule that achieves frequent and timely media coverage for Air Lift company, products, and brands.
• Use data-driven insights and defined KPIs, to evaluate the effectiveness of branding initiatives and make informed recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Understand changing market and competitive conditions by evaluating market reactions to advertising programs, merchandising policy, and product packaging.
• You will be entrusted with managing the brand budget effectively to maximize the impact of brand initiatives while delivering on goals.
• Oversees advertising and promotion activities for our independent installer network and distributor customers.
• Assist in planning and executing product launches, incorporating market insights into marketing campaigns and sales strategies.
• Responsible for developing brand awareness and customer loyalty metrics.
• Coordinate brand presence at promotional events and trade shows.
Position Requirements
• Able to develop strategies, define action plans, and share results.
• Ability to frame forward-looking solutions, aligned with business goals and customer needs.
• Excellent business judgment; effective at articulating value propositions to stakeholders.
• Explores different approaches and solutions to a problem, gathers feedback, and redesigns until the best possible solution is found.
• Comfortable working within a “Hands-on/Roll-up the Sleeves” culture.
• Must be able to build relationships, negotiate, and influence others to drive change.
• Able to influence and motivate internal teams to accomplish the strategy.
• Encourages problem-solving, strategic thinking, and customer orientation across a cross-functional team.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, & manage multiple projects at once.
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills in person and via video conference.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ethical judgment.
• Appreciates that a diverse perspective creates better solutions.
• Interest in increasing industry, technical, and business knowledge through continuous learning.
• Adapts own ideas or perceptions in response to a changing environment around them.
• Highly organized, analytical, and data-driven.
Minimum and Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in the automotive aftermarket is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a related field.
• 5+ years’ progressive experience in brand marketing.
• Advanced Excel proficiency, including pivot tables, macros, and charts.
• Solid knowledge of productivity tools including the Microsoft 365 Suite Show more details...
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schedule_type: Full-time
Air Lift, a third-generation family owned company, was founded in 1949 in Lansing, Michigan. Air Lift supplies the automotive aftermarket with load assist products and performance suspensions for show and track. Our goal is to consistently provide products and services that meet and exceed customer’s requirements and expectations. We do this by recruiting top talent and retaining them through our... commitment to professional development and preservation
Air Lift, a third-generation family owned company, was founded in 1949 in Lansing, Michigan. Air Lift supplies the automotive aftermarket with load assist products and performance suspensions for show and track. Our goal is to consistently provide products and services that meet and exceed customer’s requirements and expectations. We do this by recruiting top talent and retaining them through our... commitment to professional development and preservation of our culture.
General Position Information
Position Title:
CNC
Business Unit:
Production
Reports to:
Production Coordinator
Effective Date:
2/5/2024
Updated on:
2/5/2024
Span of Control:
N/A
Job Description Summary
CNC I:
A CNC Machine Operator 1 is responsible for the manual tending of the CNC process in the absence of a CNC Machine Operator 2 or higher. These operators are responsible for the autonomous maintenance of all CNC machines, level 1 quality inspections, and the cleaning and packaging of all CNC components. All CNC operators are expected to be detail oriented, highly motivated individuals. In some cases, CNC operators will be expected to undergo highly detailed training.
Essential Duties
Essential results-based duties
CNC I:
· Responsible for CNC Machine operation. Offset adjustments, simple edits, deburring and inspection of quality parts.
· Monitor and change tooling when necessary.
· Detect equipment malfunctions or out of tolerance machining and adjusts to insure quality of production. Reports all machine setups, inspections, & machine malfunctions.
· Responsible for keeping equipment and work area clean and orderly. Perform preventative maintenance functions on equipment.
· Within the scope of the job requirements, will be required to adhere and comply with state and federal law, quality procedure, company policies and safety regulations.
· May perform other production duties such as assembly assigned by management.
Position Requirements:
CNC I:
• Ability to setup and operate horizontal saw.
• Knowledge of precision measuring instruments and the application of such instruments. Instruments should include but not limited to calipers, ID and OD micrometers, depth gages indicators and scales.
• Intermediate knowledge of tool holders, cutting tools, fixtures and other accessories used on various machines.
• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions thoroughly with attention to detail.
• Must be adaptable to a changing work environment, competing demands and frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
• Strong communication skills and team contribution are essential.
• Must be willing and able to work flexible shifts and changing work schedules.
• Must process basic math skills to include but not limited to geometry and algebra for the purpose of material fabrication.
Minimum and Preferred Qualifications:
CNC I:
· Minimum of 1-2 years of CNC Machine Tool Operation
· Must possess the willingness to learn and continuously improve
· Experience with Haas, Fanuc, Faro, and knowledge of Lean manufacturing practices a plus but not required Show more details...
General Position Information
Position Title:
CNC
Business Unit:
Production
Reports to:
Production Coordinator
Effective Date:
2/5/2024
Updated on:
2/5/2024
Span of Control:
N/A
Job Description Summary
CNC I:
A CNC Machine Operator 1 is responsible for the manual tending of the CNC process in the absence of a CNC Machine Operator 2 or higher. These operators are responsible for the autonomous maintenance of all CNC machines, level 1 quality inspections, and the cleaning and packaging of all CNC components. All CNC operators are expected to be detail oriented, highly motivated individuals. In some cases, CNC operators will be expected to undergo highly detailed training.
Essential Duties
Essential results-based duties
CNC I:
· Responsible for CNC Machine operation. Offset adjustments, simple edits, deburring and inspection of quality parts.
· Monitor and change tooling when necessary.
· Detect equipment malfunctions or out of tolerance machining and adjusts to insure quality of production. Reports all machine setups, inspections, & machine malfunctions.
· Responsible for keeping equipment and work area clean and orderly. Perform preventative maintenance functions on equipment.
· Within the scope of the job requirements, will be required to adhere and comply with state and federal law, quality procedure, company policies and safety regulations.
· May perform other production duties such as assembly assigned by management.
Position Requirements:
CNC I:
• Ability to setup and operate horizontal saw.
• Knowledge of precision measuring instruments and the application of such instruments. Instruments should include but not limited to calipers, ID and OD micrometers, depth gages indicators and scales.
• Intermediate knowledge of tool holders, cutting tools, fixtures and other accessories used on various machines.
• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions thoroughly with attention to detail.
• Must be adaptable to a changing work environment, competing demands and frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
• Strong communication skills and team contribution are essential.
• Must be willing and able to work flexible shifts and changing work schedules.
• Must process basic math skills to include but not limited to geometry and algebra for the purpose of material fabrication.
Minimum and Preferred Qualifications:
CNC I:
· Minimum of 1-2 years of CNC Machine Tool Operation
· Must possess the willingness to learn and continuously improve
· Experience with Haas, Fanuc, Faro, and knowledge of Lean manufacturing practices a plus but not required Show more details...
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schedule_type: Full-time
2nd Shift Material Handler - Shipping
Air Lift, a third-generation family-owned company, was founded in 1949 in Lansing, Michigan. Air Lift supplies the automotive aftermarket with load assist products and performance suspensions for show and track. Our goal is to consistently provide products and services that meet and exceed customer’s requirements and expectations. We do this by recruiting... top talent and retaining them through our commitment
2nd Shift Material Handler - Shipping
Air Lift, a third-generation family-owned company, was founded in 1949 in Lansing, Michigan. Air Lift supplies the automotive aftermarket with load assist products and performance suspensions for show and track. Our goal is to consistently provide products and services that meet and exceed customer’s requirements and expectations. We do this by recruiting... top talent and retaining them through our commitment to professional development and preservation of culture.
General Position Information
Position Title:
Material Handler
Business Unit:
Shipping
Reports to:
Shipping Coordinator
Effective Date:
10/16/2023
Updated on:
10/16/2023
Job Description Summary
Ground Processor Summary:
This position requires that employees can operate a computer and use software such as Agility, UPS software, and FedEx ground software. Employees must ensure that all packages are properly labeled and packaged. This position would also require the understanding of how to properly package a pallet and process the label order.
Freight Processor Summary:
This position requires that employees can operate a computer and use software such as Agility, UPS software, and FedEx ground software. Employees must ensure that all packages are properly labeled and packaged. This position also requires the understanding of how to properly package a pallet and process the label order.
Material Handler Summary:
This position requires the employee to handle all types of materials coming in and going out of the factory or warehouse. The material handler will also ensure that materials are placed in their proper position and are available for use where they are needed. This position forms an integral part of the company’s supply chain and therefore, this job needs to be performed with a lot of dedication and responsibility. The slightest mistake can distort the proper functioning of the entire supply chain.
Essential Duties
Essential results-based duties
Ground Processor
• Requires the use of Agility, UPS Ground and FedEx ground software
• Verify accuracy of orders be matching them with quantities and types
• Ensure that items are properly packed and labeled (This includes Amazon’s guidelines)
• Adhering to serialization guidelines when shipping
• Ability to determine cost effective strategies when packing orders
• Ability to properly pack Export packages and follow guidelines
• Ability to review a picked order, determine the best means of packing the order and then process and label order for shipment in a timely manner
Freight Processor:
• Requires the use of Agility, UPS Ground and FedEx ground software
• Verify accuracy of orders by matching them with quantities and types
• Ensure that items are properly packed and labeled (This includes Amazon’s guidelines)
• Adhering to serialization guidelines when shipping
• Ability to determine cost effective strategies when packing orders
• Ability to properly pack Export packages and follow guidelines
• Ability to review a picked order, determine the best means of packing the order, and then process and label order for shipment in a timely manner
Material Handler:
• Take care of loading and unloading of the material from the trucks
• Check that proper quantity is being given and received by comparing the quantity with that invoice
• Use simple equipment, such as forklifts, for moving material
• Handle the necessary documents while picking or sending material
• Ensure that proper quantities are kept for each type of stock item
• Know the right place in the factory or warehouse floor where every item should be stored
• Make sure production areas are fully stocked and have products they need to fulfill the orders and move quickly
• Wrap material from shelves and putting them on a delivery truck or pulling off and put them in the proper spot on the shelf
• Help shipping by packing truck orders and/or collect parts for UPS/FedEx ground
Position Requirements:
• High School Diploma or GED
• Strong reading, math, written and verbal communication skills,
• Physical stamina to walk around the production and warehouse floor
• Know how to sort and classify things
• Ability to use simple machinery for moving materials
• Have basic skills to record and issue proper documents while receiving and giving material
• Ability to work in noisy, and congested environments without losing focus on the task at hand
• Have knowledge of safety standards
• Ability to listen to orders and use critical thinking to discern what time of material is needed
• Ability to lift and move objects between 50lbs – 70lbs
• Ability to successfully work with floor staff and truck drivers in a manner consistent with our organizational values
• Previous fork truck experience and a valid Michigan driver’s license with an acceptable record
• Be able to pass a drug test Show more details...
Air Lift, a third-generation family-owned company, was founded in 1949 in Lansing, Michigan. Air Lift supplies the automotive aftermarket with load assist products and performance suspensions for show and track. Our goal is to consistently provide products and services that meet and exceed customer’s requirements and expectations. We do this by recruiting... top talent and retaining them through our commitment to professional development and preservation of culture.
General Position Information
Position Title:
Material Handler
Business Unit:
Shipping
Reports to:
Shipping Coordinator
Effective Date:
10/16/2023
Updated on:
10/16/2023
Job Description Summary
Ground Processor Summary:
This position requires that employees can operate a computer and use software such as Agility, UPS software, and FedEx ground software. Employees must ensure that all packages are properly labeled and packaged. This position would also require the understanding of how to properly package a pallet and process the label order.
Freight Processor Summary:
This position requires that employees can operate a computer and use software such as Agility, UPS software, and FedEx ground software. Employees must ensure that all packages are properly labeled and packaged. This position also requires the understanding of how to properly package a pallet and process the label order.
Material Handler Summary:
This position requires the employee to handle all types of materials coming in and going out of the factory or warehouse. The material handler will also ensure that materials are placed in their proper position and are available for use where they are needed. This position forms an integral part of the company’s supply chain and therefore, this job needs to be performed with a lot of dedication and responsibility. The slightest mistake can distort the proper functioning of the entire supply chain.
Essential Duties
Essential results-based duties
Ground Processor
• Requires the use of Agility, UPS Ground and FedEx ground software
• Verify accuracy of orders be matching them with quantities and types
• Ensure that items are properly packed and labeled (This includes Amazon’s guidelines)
• Adhering to serialization guidelines when shipping
• Ability to determine cost effective strategies when packing orders
• Ability to properly pack Export packages and follow guidelines
• Ability to review a picked order, determine the best means of packing the order and then process and label order for shipment in a timely manner
Freight Processor:
• Requires the use of Agility, UPS Ground and FedEx ground software
• Verify accuracy of orders by matching them with quantities and types
• Ensure that items are properly packed and labeled (This includes Amazon’s guidelines)
• Adhering to serialization guidelines when shipping
• Ability to determine cost effective strategies when packing orders
• Ability to properly pack Export packages and follow guidelines
• Ability to review a picked order, determine the best means of packing the order, and then process and label order for shipment in a timely manner
Material Handler:
• Take care of loading and unloading of the material from the trucks
• Check that proper quantity is being given and received by comparing the quantity with that invoice
• Use simple equipment, such as forklifts, for moving material
• Handle the necessary documents while picking or sending material
• Ensure that proper quantities are kept for each type of stock item
• Know the right place in the factory or warehouse floor where every item should be stored
• Make sure production areas are fully stocked and have products they need to fulfill the orders and move quickly
• Wrap material from shelves and putting them on a delivery truck or pulling off and put them in the proper spot on the shelf
• Help shipping by packing truck orders and/or collect parts for UPS/FedEx ground
Position Requirements:
• High School Diploma or GED
• Strong reading, math, written and verbal communication skills,
• Physical stamina to walk around the production and warehouse floor
• Know how to sort and classify things
• Ability to use simple machinery for moving materials
• Have basic skills to record and issue proper documents while receiving and giving material
• Ability to work in noisy, and congested environments without losing focus on the task at hand
• Have knowledge of safety standards
• Ability to listen to orders and use critical thinking to discern what time of material is needed
• Ability to lift and move objects between 50lbs – 70lbs
• Ability to successfully work with floor staff and truck drivers in a manner consistent with our organizational values
• Previous fork truck experience and a valid Michigan driver’s license with an acceptable record
• Be able to pass a drug test Show more details...
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schedule_type: Full-time
Product Marketing Manager
Air Lift, a third-generation family-owned company, was founded in 1949 in Lansing, Michigan. Air Lift supplies the automotive aftermarket with load assist products and performance suspensions for show and track. Our goal is to consistently provide products and services that meet and exceed customer’s requirements and expectations. We do this by recruiting top talent and... retaining them through our commitment to professional
Product Marketing Manager
Air Lift, a third-generation family-owned company, was founded in 1949 in Lansing, Michigan. Air Lift supplies the automotive aftermarket with load assist products and performance suspensions for show and track. Our goal is to consistently provide products and services that meet and exceed customer’s requirements and expectations. We do this by recruiting top talent and... retaining them through our commitment to professional development and preservation of our culture.
Job Description Summary
As the Product Manager for Air Lift Company, you will play a critical role in shaping the success of our products by conducting comprehensive market analysis and gathering insights to inform our product development and marketing strategies. You will be responsible for identifying market opportunities, assessing customer needs, and ensuring our products align with market demands. You are responsible for the product roadmap from a market-centric perspective, focusing on customer needs, competitive positioning, and market strategy. This role is for you if you are a market research enthusiast who thrives on gathering and translating market insights into successful product strategies.
Essential Duties
• Conduct thorough and ongoing market research to identify emerging trends, customer preferences, and competitive landscapes to support product decision-making.
• Develop a deep understanding of our target customers, their pain points, and their evolving needs.
• Utilize surveys, interviews, and other research methods to gather valuable insights and feedback.
• Assess the strengths and weaknesses of competitors and identify opportunities for differentiation.
• Keep abreast of competitor product offerings, pricing strategies, and market positioning.
• Segment the market to identify key customer groups with distinct needs and preferences and develop strategies for each segment to maximize product success.
• Effectively manage the relationship with research and development teams to ensure that the product roadmap aligns with market realities and customer expectations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and refine product features and specifications based on market research findings.
• You will define the market strategy and ensure that the product roadmap aligns with the market demand.
• Create compelling business cases for new product initiatives, outlining market opportunities, revenue projections, and ROI analysis.
• Work closely with product development teams to ensure that products are designed and developed in alignment with market research findings and customer insights.
• Analyze and interpret data from various sources, providing actionable recommendations for product improvements and market strategy adjustments.
Position Requirements
• Able to develop strategies, define action plans, and share results.
• Ability to frame forward-looking solutions, aligned with business goals and customer needs.
• Excellent business judgment; effective at articulating value propositions to stakeholders.
• Explores different approaches and solutions to a problem, gathers feedback, and redesigns until the best possible solution is found.
• Comfortable working within a “Hands-on/Roll-up the Sleeves” culture.
• Must be able to build relationships, negotiate, and influence others to drive change.
• Able to influence and motivate internal teams to accomplish the strategy.
• Encourages problem-solving, strategic thinking, and customer orientation across a cross-functional team.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, & manage multiple projects at once.
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills in person and via video conference.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ethical judgment.
• Appreciates that a diverse perspective creates better solutions.
• Interest in increasing industry, technical, and business knowledge through continuous learning.
• Adapts own ideas or perceptions in response to a changing environment around them.
• Highly organized, analytical, and data driven.
Minimum and Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in the automotive aftermarket is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, economics, or a related market research field.
• 3 to 5 years’ progressive experience in product marketing.
• Advanced Excel proficiency, including pivot tables, macros, and charts.
• Solid knowledge of productivity tools including the Microsoft 365 Suite Show more details...
Air Lift, a third-generation family-owned company, was founded in 1949 in Lansing, Michigan. Air Lift supplies the automotive aftermarket with load assist products and performance suspensions for show and track. Our goal is to consistently provide products and services that meet and exceed customer’s requirements and expectations. We do this by recruiting top talent and... retaining them through our commitment to professional development and preservation of our culture.
Job Description Summary
As the Product Manager for Air Lift Company, you will play a critical role in shaping the success of our products by conducting comprehensive market analysis and gathering insights to inform our product development and marketing strategies. You will be responsible for identifying market opportunities, assessing customer needs, and ensuring our products align with market demands. You are responsible for the product roadmap from a market-centric perspective, focusing on customer needs, competitive positioning, and market strategy. This role is for you if you are a market research enthusiast who thrives on gathering and translating market insights into successful product strategies.
Essential Duties
• Conduct thorough and ongoing market research to identify emerging trends, customer preferences, and competitive landscapes to support product decision-making.
• Develop a deep understanding of our target customers, their pain points, and their evolving needs.
• Utilize surveys, interviews, and other research methods to gather valuable insights and feedback.
• Assess the strengths and weaknesses of competitors and identify opportunities for differentiation.
• Keep abreast of competitor product offerings, pricing strategies, and market positioning.
• Segment the market to identify key customer groups with distinct needs and preferences and develop strategies for each segment to maximize product success.
• Effectively manage the relationship with research and development teams to ensure that the product roadmap aligns with market realities and customer expectations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and refine product features and specifications based on market research findings.
• You will define the market strategy and ensure that the product roadmap aligns with the market demand.
• Create compelling business cases for new product initiatives, outlining market opportunities, revenue projections, and ROI analysis.
• Work closely with product development teams to ensure that products are designed and developed in alignment with market research findings and customer insights.
• Analyze and interpret data from various sources, providing actionable recommendations for product improvements and market strategy adjustments.
Position Requirements
• Able to develop strategies, define action plans, and share results.
• Ability to frame forward-looking solutions, aligned with business goals and customer needs.
• Excellent business judgment; effective at articulating value propositions to stakeholders.
• Explores different approaches and solutions to a problem, gathers feedback, and redesigns until the best possible solution is found.
• Comfortable working within a “Hands-on/Roll-up the Sleeves” culture.
• Must be able to build relationships, negotiate, and influence others to drive change.
• Able to influence and motivate internal teams to accomplish the strategy.
• Encourages problem-solving, strategic thinking, and customer orientation across a cross-functional team.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, & manage multiple projects at once.
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills in person and via video conference.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ethical judgment.
• Appreciates that a diverse perspective creates better solutions.
• Interest in increasing industry, technical, and business knowledge through continuous learning.
• Adapts own ideas or perceptions in response to a changing environment around them.
• Highly organized, analytical, and data driven.
Minimum and Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in the automotive aftermarket is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, economics, or a related market research field.
• 3 to 5 years’ progressive experience in product marketing.
• Advanced Excel proficiency, including pivot tables, macros, and charts.
• Solid knowledge of productivity tools including the Microsoft 365 Suite Show more details...
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schedule_type: Full-time
Tax Compliance Manager
Air Lift, a third-generation family owned company, was founded in 1949 in Lansing, Michigan. Air Lift supplies the automotive aftermarket with load assist products and performance suspensions for show and track. Our goal is to consistently provide products and services that meet and exceed customer’s requirements and expectations. We do this by recruiting top talent and... retaining them through our commitment to professional
Tax Compliance Manager
Air Lift, a third-generation family owned company, was founded in 1949 in Lansing, Michigan. Air Lift supplies the automotive aftermarket with load assist products and performance suspensions for show and track. Our goal is to consistently provide products and services that meet and exceed customer’s requirements and expectations. We do this by recruiting top talent and... retaining them through our commitment to professional development and preservation of our culture.
Job Description
The primary responsibility of the Tax Compliance Manager is to ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal tax regulations, reporting and filings. This may involve completing a return, but in many cases will involve coordination with our 3rd parties who perform this work on our behalf.
The company leverages the expertise of BDO LLP to complete its annual Federal and State tax returns, in addition to its R&D tax credit and IC-Disc returns and will continue to do so in the future.
Essential Duties
• Serve as the company’s primary liaison to our external tax team at BDO LLP, providing them with the data required to complete the following filings:
• Federal Tax Return 1120’s
• Form 8752
• R&D Tax Credit
• IC-Disc Return
• State Returns
• 5500’s
• Have experience with State Tax Nexus requirements to assist the organization with continually assessing new reporting obligations resulting from changes in the business (revenue, payroll, assets, etc).
• Become the subject matter expert (SME) for our sales tax software Avalara.
• Track and file reports and payments associated with:
• Sales and Use Tax associated with company purchases.
• Sales and Use Tax associated with company sales (Avalara)
• Michigan PTE payments
• State and Local income taxes
• State and Local franchise taxes
• Property taxes
• Personal property tax
• 5500’s
• ADP Payroll Tax Liaison
• Registering in new states for payroll withholding
• Review 941’s and investigate any 941 discrepancies.
Position Requirements
• Michigan Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with a concentration in tax
• Proficient research and problem-solving skills
• Self-driven
• Team oriented.
Preferred Qualifications
• 5-8 years of experience with a local or regional CPA firm is preferred Show more details...
Air Lift, a third-generation family owned company, was founded in 1949 in Lansing, Michigan. Air Lift supplies the automotive aftermarket with load assist products and performance suspensions for show and track. Our goal is to consistently provide products and services that meet and exceed customer’s requirements and expectations. We do this by recruiting top talent and... retaining them through our commitment to professional development and preservation of our culture.
Job Description
The primary responsibility of the Tax Compliance Manager is to ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal tax regulations, reporting and filings. This may involve completing a return, but in many cases will involve coordination with our 3rd parties who perform this work on our behalf.
The company leverages the expertise of BDO LLP to complete its annual Federal and State tax returns, in addition to its R&D tax credit and IC-Disc returns and will continue to do so in the future.
Essential Duties
• Serve as the company’s primary liaison to our external tax team at BDO LLP, providing them with the data required to complete the following filings:
• Federal Tax Return 1120’s
• Form 8752
• R&D Tax Credit
• IC-Disc Return
• State Returns
• 5500’s
• Have experience with State Tax Nexus requirements to assist the organization with continually assessing new reporting obligations resulting from changes in the business (revenue, payroll, assets, etc).
• Become the subject matter expert (SME) for our sales tax software Avalara.
• Track and file reports and payments associated with:
• Sales and Use Tax associated with company purchases.
• Sales and Use Tax associated with company sales (Avalara)
• Michigan PTE payments
• State and Local income taxes
• State and Local franchise taxes
• Property taxes
• Personal property tax
• 5500’s
• ADP Payroll Tax Liaison
• Registering in new states for payroll withholding
• Review 941’s and investigate any 941 discrepancies.
Position Requirements
• Michigan Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with a concentration in tax
• Proficient research and problem-solving skills
• Self-driven
• Team oriented.
Preferred Qualifications
• 5-8 years of experience with a local or regional CPA firm is preferred Show more details...
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Mechanical Engineer
Air Lift, a third-generation family-owned company, was founded in 1949 in Lansing, Michigan. Air Lift supplies the automotive aftermarket with load assist products and performance suspensions for show and track. Our goal is to consistently provide products and services that meet and exceed customer’s requirements and expectations. We do this by recruiting top talent and... retaining them through our commitment to professional
Mechanical Engineer
Air Lift, a third-generation family-owned company, was founded in 1949 in Lansing, Michigan. Air Lift supplies the automotive aftermarket with load assist products and performance suspensions for show and track. Our goal is to consistently provide products and services that meet and exceed customer’s requirements and expectations. We do this by recruiting top talent and... retaining them through our commitment to professional development and preservation of our culture.
Job Description
The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for supporting the design and development of engineered products and the redesign of existing products. They will contribute to the success and growth of the organization by leading the engineering activity in launching projects as well as leading initiatives on existing products to improve product or reduce cost. To excel in this position, a broad knowledge of what is required to lead a project from the requirements to launch and implementation is necessary.
Essential Duties
Support the development of new products and the redesign of existing mechanical assemblies:
Plan, conceptualize, and create mechanical designs for new/change products
Develop testing processes, and perform testing and validation of new designs
Perform engineering calculations to support design work
Generate working prototypes for use in testing on vehicle to hit requirements
Create and review technical drawings, plans, and specifications using computer software
Work closely with external and internal customers, both domestic and international, to develop optimal designs.
Provide technical expertise or support related to projects; recommend effective methods and processes to improve existing targets.
Conceive new or improved designs based on marketing input, customer requirements, cost targets and needs.
Capable on manage your time effectively to meet expected project timing
Design and Develop product that stays within budget
Provide on-going design support of the product once it enters production
Ability to problem solve and come to an agreed upon solution
Position Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
Minimum 2 years of experience in mechanical design and development.
Minimum and Preferred Qualifications
Mechanical design and ability to use and understand 3D CAD Software (Inventor)
GD&T certification
Experience in an automotive development environment Show more details...
Air Lift, a third-generation family-owned company, was founded in 1949 in Lansing, Michigan. Air Lift supplies the automotive aftermarket with load assist products and performance suspensions for show and track. Our goal is to consistently provide products and services that meet and exceed customer’s requirements and expectations. We do this by recruiting top talent and... retaining them through our commitment to professional development and preservation of our culture.
Job Description
The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for supporting the design and development of engineered products and the redesign of existing products. They will contribute to the success and growth of the organization by leading the engineering activity in launching projects as well as leading initiatives on existing products to improve product or reduce cost. To excel in this position, a broad knowledge of what is required to lead a project from the requirements to launch and implementation is necessary.
Essential Duties
Support the development of new products and the redesign of existing mechanical assemblies:
Plan, conceptualize, and create mechanical designs for new/change products
Develop testing processes, and perform testing and validation of new designs
Perform engineering calculations to support design work
Generate working prototypes for use in testing on vehicle to hit requirements
Create and review technical drawings, plans, and specifications using computer software
Work closely with external and internal customers, both domestic and international, to develop optimal designs.
Provide technical expertise or support related to projects; recommend effective methods and processes to improve existing targets.
Conceive new or improved designs based on marketing input, customer requirements, cost targets and needs.
Capable on manage your time effectively to meet expected project timing
Design and Develop product that stays within budget
Provide on-going design support of the product once it enters production
Ability to problem solve and come to an agreed upon solution
Position Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
Minimum 2 years of experience in mechanical design and development.
Minimum and Preferred Qualifications
Mechanical design and ability to use and understand 3D CAD Software (Inventor)
GD&T certification
Experience in an automotive development environment Show more details...
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