Undercarriage Product & Parts Manager
Strickland MFGKnow heavy equipment? Build something big with us. You know the equipment. You understand the parts. You know how to earn a customer’s trust. Now put that experience to work building and growing Strickland Manufacturing’s undercarriage business. We’re looking for a hands-on Undercarriage Product & Parts Manager who brings technical knowledge, a sales mindset, and the drive to turn market opportunities into results. Our supplier relationship is already established. Your opportunity is to turn that foundation into a thriving product line. You’ll help shape the offering, build dealer and customer relationships, solve application challenges, and drive growth. Your impact This role puts you directly in the field—with customers, dealers, and equipment—while giving you significant ownership of product-line development. You’ll connect what customers need with the products and support that keep their equipment moving. What you’ll do Build the business: Develop the undercarriage product offering, expand product coverage, and pursue sales opportunities in new and existing markets. Build relationships: Connect with dealers, distributors, contractors, fleet owners, and end users through regular visits and direct outreach. Be the product expert: Recommend products based on equipment applications, fitment, installation needs, and field performance. Turn feedback into action: Identify product gaps and work with engineering, manufacturing, parts, service, and sales to develop improvements and launch new products. Support performance in the field: Coordinate demonstrations, equipment evaluations, testing, and field trials; help resolve technical, quality, and warranty concerns. Equip others to succeed: Develop product information, application guides, cross-reference materials, and sales resources; provide training to internal teams, dealers, and customers. Stay connected to the market: Monitor competitors and industry trends, maintain the established supplier relationship, and represent Strickland at trade shows and industry events. What you bring At least 3 years of relevant experience in heavy equipment, construction equipment parts, undercarriage, equipment attachments, field sales, or product support. Strong knowledge of undercarriage components, equipment applications, and fitment. Experience building relationships with dealers, distributors, contractors, or end users. Confidence conducting customer visits, product demonstrations, and technical discussions. Mechanical aptitude and practical troubleshooting skills. The ability to recognize customer needs and turn them into product recommendations and business opportunities. Strong communication, organization, presentation, and problem-solving skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and experience with ERP or product-information systems. A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel up to 50%. You’ll thrive here if… You enjoy being where the equipment and customers are. You’re comfortable discussing an application with a fleet owner, developing a dealer relationship, helping solve a field issue, and working with engineering on a product improvement. You take initiative, follow through, and want to see the results of your work in stronger sales, satisfied customers, and a growing product line. Ready to help drive our next stage of growth? Bring your equipment knowledge, customer focus, and business-building drive to Strickland Manufacturing. Apply today. Pay: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Work Location: In person