Quanex
Product Specialist – Quanex (Owatonna, Minnesota)
Quanex is looking for a Product Specialist to join our team located in Owatonna, Minnesota. The Product Specialist for our Casement Windows will support the product management team in initiatives related to the life‑cycle management of Quanex’s window‑casement portfolio. In this role, you will support product development, assist with go‑to‑market strategies and ensure that customers receive the best value from our solutions. Your responsibilities will range from supporting daily inquiries, to analysis of key performance metrics and gathering market and customer insights that help influence the product strategy. You will need to effectively communicate and collaborate with key product team members and internal stakeholders such as sales, global supply, operations, marketing and engineering. We Offer You!
Competitive Salary Excellent Bonus Potential Medical, Dental & Vision Plans Paid Time Off, Training & Holidays Charitable Contribution Match Program Tuition Assistance Wellness/Fitness Resources Training & Professional Development 401K Match w/ 2‑year Vesting Period Employee Stock Purchase Plan Dynamic Culture & People – just to name a few! What’s attractive about the Product Specialist – Window – Casement?
The ability to flex between a wide range of projects Collaborative and Team‑Oriented environment The ability to develop product positioning, messaging and value propositions What Success Looks Like
Collaborate with Product Managers to gather customer feedback and contribute to product development and enhancements. Assist in analyzing product data, including revenue, profit, demand, market data and provide recommendations. Conduct market and competitive analysis to identify trends and opportunities. Support product harmonization efforts to help streamline and simplify the portfolio. Respond to daily inquiries from the sales organization to support new business opportunities and risk management, support Request for Quote (RFQ) inquiries and initiate Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) for new parts. Support product transitions to help optimize forecast and inventory levels, including excess and obsolete coordination. Liaise between product management and marketing to develop and update product collateral, sales tools and the website to help drive awareness of Quanex’s window‑casement products. Work with product manager team members to assign, manage and report on product attributes and update product hierarchy information. Assist window – casement product management team members with special projects as necessary. Your Credentials
Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing or a related field 2–5 years of professional experience Cross‑functional engagement – ability to manage projects involving stakeholders across multiple functions and facilities Data analysis – ability to analyze data and recommend action based on the information Team player with excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills Focus on execution and delivery of results Strong written and verbal communication skills Highly motivated with an entrepreneurial mindset, and the ability to work independently. Analytical mindset with successful track record of problem solving, idea generation, and project execution Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Power BI experience a plus Experience in working with cross‑functional project teams The salary range for this position is $78,000 to $96,000 with bonus potential. About Quanex, A Part Of Something Bigger
Quanex (NYSE: NX) is a global, publicly traded manufacturing company primarily serving OEMs in the fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration and outdoor products markets. We are
A Part of Something Bigger
by improving the performance and aesthetics of end products through continuous innovation, helping customers achieve greater production efficiencies, dedication to giving back to communities where we operate, producing shareholder value and helping our employees learn, grow, and thrive. Learn more at Quanex.com. Seniority level: Entry level | Employment type: Full‑time | Job function: Sales and Business Development | Industries: Wholesale Building Materials Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Quanex by 2x.
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Quanex is looking for a Product Specialist to join our team located in Owatonna, Minnesota. The Product Specialist for our Casement Windows will support the product management team in initiatives related to the life‑cycle management of Quanex’s window‑casement portfolio. In this role, you will support product development, assist with go‑to‑market strategies and ensure that customers receive the best value from our solutions. Your responsibilities will range from supporting daily inquiries, to analysis of key performance metrics and gathering market and customer insights that help influence the product strategy. You will need to effectively communicate and collaborate with key product team members and internal stakeholders such as sales, global supply, operations, marketing and engineering. We Offer You!
Competitive Salary Excellent Bonus Potential Medical, Dental & Vision Plans Paid Time Off, Training & Holidays Charitable Contribution Match Program Tuition Assistance Wellness/Fitness Resources Training & Professional Development 401K Match w/ 2‑year Vesting Period Employee Stock Purchase Plan Dynamic Culture & People – just to name a few! What’s attractive about the Product Specialist – Window – Casement?
The ability to flex between a wide range of projects Collaborative and Team‑Oriented environment The ability to develop product positioning, messaging and value propositions What Success Looks Like
Collaborate with Product Managers to gather customer feedback and contribute to product development and enhancements. Assist in analyzing product data, including revenue, profit, demand, market data and provide recommendations. Conduct market and competitive analysis to identify trends and opportunities. Support product harmonization efforts to help streamline and simplify the portfolio. Respond to daily inquiries from the sales organization to support new business opportunities and risk management, support Request for Quote (RFQ) inquiries and initiate Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) for new parts. Support product transitions to help optimize forecast and inventory levels, including excess and obsolete coordination. Liaise between product management and marketing to develop and update product collateral, sales tools and the website to help drive awareness of Quanex’s window‑casement products. Work with product manager team members to assign, manage and report on product attributes and update product hierarchy information. Assist window – casement product management team members with special projects as necessary. Your Credentials
Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing or a related field 2–5 years of professional experience Cross‑functional engagement – ability to manage projects involving stakeholders across multiple functions and facilities Data analysis – ability to analyze data and recommend action based on the information Team player with excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills Focus on execution and delivery of results Strong written and verbal communication skills Highly motivated with an entrepreneurial mindset, and the ability to work independently. Analytical mindset with successful track record of problem solving, idea generation, and project execution Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Power BI experience a plus Experience in working with cross‑functional project teams The salary range for this position is $78,000 to $96,000 with bonus potential. About Quanex, A Part Of Something Bigger
Quanex (NYSE: NX) is a global, publicly traded manufacturing company primarily serving OEMs in the fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration and outdoor products markets. We are
A Part of Something Bigger
by improving the performance and aesthetics of end products through continuous innovation, helping customers achieve greater production efficiencies, dedication to giving back to communities where we operate, producing shareholder value and helping our employees learn, grow, and thrive. Learn more at Quanex.com. Seniority level: Entry level | Employment type: Full‑time | Job function: Sales and Business Development | Industries: Wholesale Building Materials Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Quanex by 2x.
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