Associate Product Manager

Badger Meter•Milwaukee, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position supports strategy and planning, market and competitive analysis, pricing execution, and broader product line initiatives for assigned product lines. The Associate Product Manager partners closely with engineering, sales, and marketing communications teams to keep the product line competitive and aligned with customer needs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field.
2 – 4 years of experience in a product management, product marketing, or related support role.
Working financial literacy; able to interpret a P&L and understand how product decisions affect volume, revenue, and margin.
Advanced skill level in MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint
Working knowledge of AI-assisted tools to support market research, competitive analysis, content development, and reporting.

Nice To Haves

Background in water treatment, measurement, or distribution segments.
Experience in water or adjacent water technology markets.

Responsibilities

Support Product Line Strategy & Planning: Contribute to the development of short- and long-range business plans for assigned product lines consistent with market needs and corporate strategic plans. Track portfolio performance and flag emerging opportunities or gaps for leadership review. Assist in the definition and communication of market and customer requirements through interaction with Project Teams, Business Teams, and other departments to support market success.
Market Research, Voice of Customer & Competitive Analysis: Conduct market research and customer interviews, and synthesize Voice of Customer themes to help identify future product needs. Research competitive and market-related material in support of developing marketing specifications for assigned products. Maintain working knowledge of competitive products and industry trends to support the development of competitive analysis and counter-strategies for assigned products.
Product Life Cycle Management & Pricing: Maintain a strong working understanding of assigned product lines and the total and available market, sufficient to support product life cycle management activities. Lead execution of approved pricing changes for assigned products, monitoring price realization and market response. Help develop product pricing policy recommendations based on established gross margin objectives, and support the preparation of margin improvement plans where necessary.
Marketing, Promotion & Market Representation: Support the development of product promotional items, including trade show participation, product literature, training content, and product distribution plans, to achieve Business Plan objectives. Attend technical symposiums and exhibits to maintain knowledge of available and competitive technology, and present insights appropriate to promote products.

Benefits

Competitive Pay
Annual Bonus
Eligible for Annual Pay Increases
Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage
15 days Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
Two Ways to Save for Retirement: Badger Meter contributes 25 cents for every dollar you contribute to the plan, up to 7% of your eligible compensation. In addition to the match, the company will also contribute 5% of your eligible compensation to your Defined Contribution account on an annual basis. Additional access to a certified financial planner to help ensure your money is working for you, at no cost!
Employer Paid benefits including: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Basic Group Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and more
Educational Assistance – Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250
Voluntary benefits including: Additional Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Accident and Critical Illness coverage
Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options