Associate Product Manager

Product Management Role

Together, we're reimagining the future of water. We feel proud every day about what we do. We're all part of the same crucial mission, no matter what function we support it's to provide safe, clean water for the world, and to protect our planet's most valuable resource.

This highly motivated individual, as part of the Product Management team, will be responsible for supporting product lines from conceptual stages through end of life cycle to optimize profit, sales, and brand objectives. This position reports to Product Manager. This role is hybrid and is based in Menomonee Falls, WI.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities :

• Support multiple product lines by participating in all aspects of the product life cycle
• Develop cross-reference guides, technical support tools, marketing and sales tools
• Answer product questions from sales representatives and internal departments
• Assist in product line strategic planning activities including R&D needs, operational team member requirements, and development of financial objectives
• Manage and lead day-to-day progress of a product line
• Conduct SKU rationalization projects
• Provide product training to the sales reps, customers, and end users
• Conduct market analysis to develop product definitions
• Collaborate with a wide variety of functional areas such as sales, engineering, marketing, manufacturing, and operations to develop and provide product definitions responsive to customer needs and market opportunities
• Provide financial and technical justification for product selection and definition
• Support / lead teams in new product launches using Stage Gate Process
• Track competitive and market trends in company's industry
• Develop and maintain external relationships with customers, distributors, and representatives

Watts is committed to equal employment opportunity. We follow a policy of administering all employment decisions and personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic disposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status, minorities, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the obligations of state and federal law, Watts will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Any employee who needs a reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources.