Associate Product Manager

Starting range: $95,000.00 - $110,000.00 annually

Summary:

The Associate Product Manager will report to the Director of Product Management, assisting in the strategic direction and daily execution of the product line lifecycle. price and position analysis, and recommendations to maximize market share, profit and revenue across the PSG California portfolio including All-Flo, Griswold, Neptune and Wilden. The Associate Product Manager will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure PSG California meets both customer and market expectations.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering or related field
• 3+ years of relevant experience in product management, sales, or marketing
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to multi-task and perform in a fast pace, dynamic environment.
• Self-sufficient, self-motivated, works with moderate supervision.
• Strong team player, great work ethic, passionate and a commitment to win.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational abilities.
• Demonstrated analytical skills to interpret data and make informed decisions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the development and execution of product line strategies for the PSG California portfolio that supports the market and customer penetration objectives of the global sales team. This includes:
  • Product pricing and margin maintenance
  • New product development
  • Life cycle planning for enhancement and obsolescence
  • Product forecasts, inventory guidance and cost targets
• Conduct market, industry, and competitive analysis to develop specific value propositions for the assigned portfolio and ensure competitive market alignment.
• Define new product development opportunities and build a robust funnel of prospective new investment projects in both existing and new markets.
• Build business cases for new product opportunities through Voice of Customer (VOC) research and establish product specifications and design targets for these new products.
• Effectively manage and communicate product launches, product changes, and product promotions both internally and externally working closely with the marketing communications team.
• Coordinate the promotion of products and services to deliver profitable growth.
• Provide support to the sales force through management of technical support resources, identification of target markets/accounts, and support on virtual and in-person meetings and customer calls.
• Perform other related duties and assignments as required.

Travel:

Regular travel required

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee for successful performance of the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to use hands regularly to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, controls, and equipment. The employee is required to both see and hear. The employee must be able to walk, sit and stand. The employee occasionally lifts to 25 lbs. and occasionally kneels and bends.

Work Environment:

The environment is both office and manufacturing. The manufacturing environment is subject to moderate changes in temperature, and the employee will be exposed to typical hazards of noise, flying debris, and overhead hazards requiring the use of proper PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).

This position may also require overtime as necessary. The company reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Benefits: Benefits for this position include: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical, dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company paid short-term disability and long-term disability; company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance; commuter benefits; parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time off, including 11 paid holidays per calendar year, paid vacation days beginning at 120 hours annually, 40 paid sick leave hours annually or as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, tuition assistance; business travel services; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services. Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.

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