Associate Product Manager

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Hybrid locations:
Menomonee Falls, WItime type:
Full time posted on:
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**** We’re Watts. Together, we’re reimagining the future of water.
**** We feel proud every day about what we do. We're all part of the same crucial mission, no matter what function we support -- it's to provide safe, clean water for the world, and to protect our planet's most valuable resource.
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* What we do:

** For 150 years, Watts has built best-in-class products that are trusted by customers in residential and commercial settings across the world. We are at the forefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technology to provide smart and connected, sustainable water solutions for the future. Watts is a leading brand with a quality reputation — and we have a dynamic future ahead.

This highly motivated individual, as part of the Product Management team, will be responsible for supporting product lines from conceptual stages through end of life cycle to optimize profit, sales, and brand objectives.
This position reports to Product Manager. This role is hybrid and is based in Menomonee Falls, WI.
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Job Duties and Responsibilities
*** Support multiple product lines by participating in all aspects of the product life cycle
* Develop cross-reference guides, technical support tools,  marketing and sales tools
* Answer product questions from sales representatives and internal departments
* Assist in product line strategic planning activities including R&D needs, operational team member requirements, and development of financial objectives
* Manage and lead day-to-day progress of a product line
* Conduct SKU rationalization projects
* Provide product training to the sales reps, customers, and end users
* Conduct market analysis to develop product definitions
* Collaborate with a wide variety of functional areas such as sales, engineering, marketing, manufacturing, and operations to develop and provide product definitions responsive to customer needs and market opportunities
* Provide financial and technical justification for product selection and definition
* Support/lead teams in new product launches using Stage Gate Process
* Track competitive and market trends in company’s industry
* Develop and maintain external relationships with customers, distributors, and representatives
* Manage smaller product lines or stand-alone portions of larger product lines
* Maintain all product information for the product line
* Assume responsibility for other projects and duties as assigned by Product Manager or Company management.
* Responsibility directly tied to Watts Value (Integrity, Accountability, Continuous Improvement, Transparency)
* Travel up to 25%
** Required Qualifications
*** Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business or related field (in absence of degree, may consider relevant work experience)
* 2 years minimum work experience in Marketing, Product/Brand Management, Technical Sales or Engineering Management
* Understanding of and adherence to applicable laws, codes, policies, regulations, and safety practices and procedures, as applicable.
* Demonstrated ability to effectively organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks and projects
* Proficient in Excel and Power Point
* Proven aptitude for innovative thinking and resolving complex challenges with creative solutions
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills; especially when presenting to customers, representatives, and leadership
* Disciplined and self-directed to follow timelines and meet deadlines as requested
* Customer focused
* Must successfully establish employment eligibility and satisfactorily complete background checks, including pre-employment testing as a condition of employment.
** Preferred Qualifications
*** 2+ years of new product development experience
** General Applicable Company Competencies
*** Commitment to Watts’ values of integrity, accountability, continuous improvement and innovation, and transparency.
* Punctuality and dependability.
* Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing work priorities and stressful conditions.
* Adherence to all personnel policies,…