Product Manager

Emerson • Elyria, OH

16d

About The Position

The Product Manager is responsible to drive innovation and strategic direction for their product lines. The Product Manager works cross-functionally to develop the new product plan and identify and drive improvements to the existing product portfolio. This role leads, facilitates, or otherwise participates in day-to-day activities of his/her product portfolio, including but not limited to customer visits, pricing, forecasting, sales training, category management, and sourcing and operational decisions. In addition, you will be responsible for identifying new product opportunities and working cross functionally to develop the products and bring them to market. This position reports to the Director of Product Management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
• Academic focus in marketing, engineering or similar subject matter
• 3+ years in product management or equivalent business experience
• Strong analytical, quantitative skills and financial acumen
• Aptitude to quickly learn how to operate professional-grade tools, including the mechanical and electrical principles that underlie their design
• Ability to form a deep understanding of customer needs and write compelling value propositions and messages
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Should be a self-starter and have the ability to work independently as well as with groups
• Strong project management skills

Nice To Haves

• MBA or Master’s Degree
• 5+ years in product management or equivalent business experience.
• Experience within the mechanical, electrical, or plumbing markets preferred.
• Experience working on and managing international projects

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire product lifecycle of products in the applicable categories, from new product introduction to product line rationalization.
• Develop and execute strategies for RIDGID Plumbing and Mechanical products including the evaluation of new business opportunities
• Develop plans that drive the growth of existing product lines through new product development
• Execute and leverage market research to align customer needs with new product development and product messaging
• Guide new product programs from conception through introduction with an ability to work across multiple disciplines
• Understand and leverage the competitive advantages for RIDGID professional and retail plumbing distribution channels
• Prepare and present strategic planning presentations to senior management
• Lead cross-functional teams to achieve operational excellence

Benefits

• We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs.
• We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more.
• Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees