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Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is a thriving, values-driven company focused on doing the right things. We're a fast growing, publicly traded company (NYSE: ZWS), with an enduring reputation for integrity, giving back, and providing an engaging, inclusive environment where careers flourish and grow.

Named by Newsweek as One of America's Most Responsible Companies and an Energage USA Top Workplace, at Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation, we never forget that our people are at the center of what makes us successful. They are the driving force behind our superior quality, product ingenuity, and exceptional customer experience. Our commitment to our people and their professional development is a recipe for success that has fueled our growth for over 100 years, as one of today's leading international suppliers of plumbing and water delivery solutions.

Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation employs over 2800 employees worldwide, working from 24 locations across the U.S., China, Canada, Dubai, and Mexico, with sales offices available around the globe. We hope you'll visit our website and learn more about Zurn Elkay at zurnelkay.com.

If you're ready to join a company where what you do makes a difference and you have pride in the work you are doing, talk to us about joining the Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation family!

The Product Manager III is responsible for supporting initiatives in product lifecycle planning and product marketing. This includes responsibility for product throughout the product lifecycle, gathering and prioritizing product and customer requirements, helping to define the product vision, and working closely with engineering to deliver winning products. It also includes working with sales, marketing and cross-functional support to ensure revenue, margin and customer satisfaction goals are met. The Product Manager supports the Director of Product Management to ensure product and marketing efforts support the company's overall strategy and goals. This position will also have a focus on ways to reduce complexity and simplify the product offering. The Product Manager will report to the Director of Product Management.

• Analyze product performance, product competitiveness, and product trends in the marketplace and develop strategies for assigned product/brand based on research and analysis. This includes collecting and maintaining voice of customer (VOC), competitive intelligence and key product attributes.

• Support the Product Lifecycle Management Process (PLCM) to define the product strategy and create product development and simplification roadmap.

• Support efforts to develop the core positioning and messaging for the product.

• Member of product management team responsible for pricing strategy and tactics to meet revenue and profitability goals, in collaboration with commercial sales team.

• Partner with marketing on activities to maximize sales of an assigned product or brand within applicable budget.

• Work with sales teams to identify and implement appropriate sales strategies.

• Support the development and deployment of sales training materials to support new product commercialization and existing product lines, including value-selling material.

• Become a product expert with emphasis on part numbers, configurations, BOM's, and applications.

• Responsibility for new product development initiatives, including business justification, project execution, commercial planning and launch execution.

• Partner with supply chain, operations, customer service, and Zurn Elkay service center teams to execute simplification strategy. This includes providing clear guidance and communication around inventory adjustment, product demand forecasting, cross reference guides, and ERP changes.

• Utilize Zurn Elkay Business System (ZEBS) for effective process development, problem solving and countermeasure activities.

• Action Oriented- Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.

• Customer Focus- Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.

• Instills Trust- Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.

• Optimizes Work Processes- Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.

• Self-Development- Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels.

• Bachelor's degree in marketing or engineering required, MBA preferred.

• Preferred 5 - 8 years' experience in product marketing or engineering functions.

• Experience within the Plumbing market or related market segment.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Proven ability to contribute to the success of teams in a cross-functional, matrixed environment

• Must be able to travel 25 - 40% of the time

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k) Contribution
• Health Savings Account
• Up to 3 weeks starting Vacation (may increase with tenure)
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Annual Bonus Eligibility
• Educational Reimbursement
• Matching Gift Program
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan - purchase company stock at a discount!

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