Associate Product Manager

Magnum Venus Products Inc • Lenoir City, TN

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About The Position

Magnum Venus Products (MVP) is a global manufacturer of fluid movement and production solutions for industrial applications in composites and adhesives markets. MVP collaborates with its customers to offer tailored production solutions to meter, mix, dispense, and apply materials. For over 80 years, MVP has been a leading equipment provider for the marine, infrastructure, pool and bath, oil & gas, transportation, aerospace, and wind industries.

As a family-owned business, MVP serves its customers and communities with integrity and respect to create a better experience. Our same core values with which the company was founded on 80 years ago continue to guide us today as we create a better experience for our employees, customers, and communities.

MVP proudly offers a competitive medical (partially Company-paid), dental, vision, life and disability plan; 401k retirement plan with a 4% match; Paid Time Off (starting at 13 days per year); 9 Company-paid holidays; 2 Floating holidays.

Job Summary: In this role, you will assist in the development of new products by gathering customer requirements and specifications for equipment. You will analyze market trends and competitive landscapes to identify both opportunities and threats within current and emerging markets. You will communicate research and data collected to cross-functional teams to ensure project deadlines are met. Through the insights gleaned, you will provide recommendations for new and current products and create reports and presentations for training of both internal and external stakeholders. By monitoring customer satisfaction, you will be able to gather the needed information to drive product improvements and innovation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business related field
• 1-3 years of experience in project/product management and business
• MS Suite proficiency
• Ability to sit and/or stand up to 2/3 of workday.
• Occasional lifting up to 50lbs.
• Other physical activity may include standing, climbing, and reaching on occasion as well as frequent use of hands and fingers.
• Requires work in office setting with few to no physical discomforts.

Responsibilities

• Help analyze customer research to aid in product line prioritization.
• Conduct market research and gather quantitative data on new product initiatives.
• Develop business cases and provide recommendations on new product design.
• Gather product requirements and prioritize features for engineering team.
• Work with cross functional teams on R&D, new product design, customer solutions, enhancements, discontinuing products.
• Create supporting and training documentation for both internal and external users.
• Monitor, measure, and ensure the success of current and launched products.
• Travel with Sales and Service Teams to better understand customer needs and market challenges.
• Conduct competitive analysis and identify gaps within product portfolio.

Benefits

• competitive medical (partially Company-paid), dental, vision, life and disability plan
• 401k retirement plan with a 4% match
• Paid Time Off (starting at 13 days per year)
• 9 Company-paid holidays
• 2 Floating holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees