Product Manager - Water Systems

Georg Fischer • Shawnee, OK

10d

About The Position

GF 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. 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

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level