Product Manager - Water Systems

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Shawnee, Oklahoma time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 4 Days Agojob requisition :
JR08583GF Industry and Infrastructure Flow Solutions, a division of GF, is the world's leading supplier of piping systems. We enable the safe and sustainable transport of fluids. Our business is driven by industry-leading sustainability levels, innovation through digital solutions and investment in a culture based on performance, learning and caring.  If you're passionate about technology, sustainability, and global collaboration — you’ll feel right at home with us.
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* Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

*** Responsible for the promotion and support of all products related to Central's waterworks market and product line.
* Identify the need and establish training programs for the sales and marketing department and our representatives and distributors of Waterworks products.
* Identify product applications, material needs, sales opportunities and pricing structures within various industries and market segments.
* Work with the Director of Product Management in establishing market opportunities sales strategies, pricing structures and product needs along with personnel and organizational requirements.
* As necessary work with, train, and give direction to the Regional Sales Managers for the purpose of making customer contacts for the promotion of products within the M&I and Waterworks market
* Maintain direct contact with distributors, engineering firms and large end users for specification and promotional purposes.
* Serve as liaison between various company departments as well as management.
* Represent the company at trade shows, product presentations and customer negotiations.##
* Required Skills/Abilities:
** Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
* Self-direction is a must.
* Flexibility for travel up to 50% of the time.
* Proven ability to set and meet goals within given deadlines.
* Team player both in giving direction as well as taking direction.
* Strong knowledge of utility products and the waterworks industry.##

* Education and Experience:

** College degree in Marketing, Business Administration or communications or proven track record of waterworks experience and/or major M&I project work.
* Five (5) years Product Management experience with one (1) to two (2) years sales manager or project management experience is desired.
* Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.  Self-direction is a must.
* Flexibility for travel up to 50% of the time.
* Proven ability to set and meet goals within given deadlines.
* Team player both in giving direction as well as taking direction.
* Strong knowledge of utility products and the waterworks industry.##
* Working Conditions /

Physical Requirements:

** Able to lift and carry 60 lbs. for 50 feet.
* Listening and speaking with customers, by phone and in person.
* Extensive use of electronic mail, fax, and other visual means of communication.
* Required to work a 40-hour workweek and be prompt and dependable.
** Environmental/Atmospheric Conditions
*** Likely to travel in regions of extreme heat, humidity, and cold.
* During travel, you are likely to work in areas with heavy pollution and dust Contact person:

Kristin Vinson Generalist Human Resourceskristin.vinson

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