Product Manager - Home Energy

Position Overview

Under the direction of the Marketing Manager, the Product Manager – Home energy products will be responsible for innovation driving profitability & growth of Kohler Generators product offerings supporting the luxury, light commercial and energy management category. This includes strategic market and financial planning, competitive analyses, cross‑functional project management, pricing, cost reductions and aftermarket product support.
Works closely with Product & Channel Marketing, PMO, Design Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Sales, Aftermarket Parts and Finance to improve competitive position and optimize product financial performance. This is a hybrid role requiring three days per week in the office. The ideal candidate must reside in Kohler, WI; Milwaukee, WI; or Hattiesburg, MS.
Key Responsibilities

Execute VOC strategies & research within current and adjacent products to identify opportunities to enhance product offering.
Collaborate and network with channel, trade & industry partners, along with customers to understand market needs.
Routinely analyze and update competitive landscape, reporting on changes to KOHLER product advantages and areas to exploit market weaknesses to gain market share.
Support and develop a strategic product roadmap that will accelerate long‑term growth and take share from competition.
Develop and financially justify product specifications, securing management and cross‑business buy‑in to position Kohler in all required product nodes and differentiate from competitors.
Work with Marketing Communications to identify strategies to showcase new product placement and promotion.
Communicate product updates to channel partners.
Assist with pricing-related activities to position products competitively per the product’s value proposition while growing EBITDA.
Work closely with Engineering and Operations to identify and implement value‑added/engineering opportunities to improve margins while presenting value to end customers.
Develop comprehensive review and impact analysis of compliance regulations governing residential standby applications.
Proactively identify risks and develop plans to ensure the product line is compliant with pending requirements.
Identify kit/accessory offerings to enhance existing products within the installed base.
Embrace and promote a culture of trust, pace, curiosity, and excellence; be a collaborative teammate/leader and promote creative solutions.
Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, engineering or related field.
4‑6 years marketing experience with technical/durable products, plus product & project management and scope development for multi‑functional teams.
Sales, engineering or operational background with experience in departmental strategy and project justification.
Experience in New Product Development (Agile, Lean NPD).
Excellent marketing knowledge and market sense with strong analytical, planning and presentation skills.
Hands‑on, detail‑oriented, energetic, and results‑driven.
Good command of software such as PowerPoint, Excel, Power BI, SAP, etc.
Must be flexible to travel about 20% in the role.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
Salary range: $107,650.00 – $137,150.00. The specific salary rate offered may be influenced by the candidate’s experience, education, and work location.
Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits.
Work‑life flexibility.
Recognition and rewards.
Development and career opportunities.
A safe and inclusive workplace.
Equal Opportunity Employer

Rehlko is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination and will make decisions regarding employment opportunities, including, but not limited to, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, discipline, and termination, without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, genetic information, age, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, caste, mental or physical disability, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political belief or affiliation, union membership status, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, state, local, or other applicable laws. Rehlko complies with the ADA and will provide reasonable accommodations to candidates with disabilities.
If you have a disability and require an accommodation in the application process or during your employment, please contact EnergyJobs@rehlko.com.

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