Product Manager - Water Systems
Role summary
GF is seeking a Product Manager for its Water Systems division. This role is responsible for promoting and supporting waterworks products, identifying market opportunities, and developing sales strategies. The Product Manager will also establish training programs for sales teams and distributors, and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including distributors, engineering firms, and end-users. The position requires strong knowledge of utility products and the waterworks industry, with a proven track record in product management. Travel up to 50% is expected. This is a full-time position within a forward-thinking, people-centered company.
At GF, we see our company as a forward-thinking leader in our field. Since 1802, we have been embracing innovations and sustainable solutions of the highest quality that add value to people’s lives around the globe.
Join us to be part of a forward-thinking, people-centered company where your ideas and contributions truly matter.
This is your opportunity to make a real impact in a collaborative, international environment.
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
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