The Product Manager is responsible for managing the Commercial Product Portfolio by leading product development, enhancing the product portfolio value proposition, and executing the category strategy and go-to-market globally.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develops a deep understanding of the needs, especially the unmet needs, across various market segments.
- Develops new products from ideation to launch based on market insights. Build comprehensive business cases for each new product opportunity to prioritize investments.
- Manages and optimizes the product portfolio by introducing new products while rationalizing unproductive products. Accountable for the portfolio’s growth and profitability.
- Works closely with the regional marketing teams (North America and Europe) to ensure that the product portfolio addresses the different regional needs.
- Monitors the competition to ensure that the product portfolio remains competitive and differentiated.
- Ensures products meet global and local regulations and compliance requirements.
- Collaborates and aligns with cross-functional teams including R&D, Operations, Purchasing, regional Marketing, Sales, Finance, and others.
- Collaborates closely with R&D to manage project timelines.
This list of responsibilities is not exhaustive. Other duties may be required to be undertaken which fall within the scope and general level of responsibility attached to the role.
What you will need to succeed:
Education & Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing or related field
- 3 years’ experience in product marketing and product implementation and launch.
- Strong analytical skills with experience using data to drive SKU-level decisions.
- Proven success in optimizing product lines for profitability and operational efficiency.
- Ability to reason and engage in reflective, independent thinking.
- Experience working in cross functional, international teams.
- Experience in learning and marketing highly technical products.
- Excellent computer skills including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and proficiency in product management and data analysis tools
Key Performance Indicators:
- Ability to master and apply learned skills within the marketing discipline.
- Ability to collaborate and build relationships across disciplines and geographies.
- Effective management of multiple projects and deadlines.
- Demonstrates analytical and critical thinking skills.
Compensation:
Travel:
- 25% Domestic and International
Location:
- Kinetico Corporate Headquarters, Newbury, OH
- KineticoPro Center of Excellence, Suwanee, GA
Physical Requirements
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching.
- Frequent lifting of up-to 50 pounds and maneuvering up-to 100 pounds with a dolly.
- Occasional lifting up-to 125 pounds.
- Ability to use hand tools and work with small parts.
Why Join Kinetico:
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Insurance Coverage
- Employer Provided Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Benefits
- 401(k) Contribution Matching Program
- Employer Funded Defined Contribution Plan
- Paid Vacation, Holidays and Community Service Volunteer Time-off Benefit
- Wellness Program
- Educational Assistance Reimbursement Program
Our Commitment and Difference:
Founded in 1970, Kinetico was started by two engineers who pioneered the development of non-electric, fully automatic water treatment systems. Evolving from the Tangent Company, a small consulting design firm, Kinetico soon became a global organization of independent dealers, international distributors representing nearly 100 countries. Through the dedication of its founders, employees and distribution network, Kinetico has experienced tremendous success. The company has grown from a two-man, creative undertaking into a strong and dynamic organization.
Innovative technology and a strong commitment to customer satisfaction have distinguished the company and positioned Kinetico as a leader in today’s ever-changing water treatment industry manufacturing water softeners, along with a wide range of systems that improve water quality for general use, as well as those that provide high-quality drinking water for consumption. Kinetico products are Third Party certified to confirm quality and performance and complimented by the most comprehensive warranties in the industry.
Kinetico is part of the Axel Johnson Group of companies, a global organization and fifth generation company that continues to be successful in developing leading businesses.
Kinetico Incorporated is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act*), or any other legally protected status, with respect to employment opportunities.
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