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Product Manager

API Delevan, Inc. · Milwaukee, WI, USA ·

Pay:
$80,000-$90,000/yr
Job type:
Contract

Remote Opportunity.

This is a remote role; however, occasional presence at our Milwaukee headquarters is required.
Responsibilities

Manage the entire life cycle of the defined product line within the business from strategic planning, product definition, tactical launch, and end‑of‑life activities.
Perform 80/20 analysis on products, customers, and markets to identify opportunities for focus and growth.
Direct the implementation of the global product line strategic plan to prioritize and maximize company and product line profitability and investments.
Develop and implement product line simplification strategies to maximize standard profit.
Develop product pricing strategies and manage the daily activities of the assigned team to drive maximum profit and sales.
Determine customers' needs and desires by specifying the research needed to obtain market information.
Assess market competition by comparing the company's product to competitors' products.
Drive the most complex and high‑value products into the market at maximum profit and sales.
Prepare and coach the sales team on product application information, product initiatives, and profitability equations.
Serve as a resource and partner with Sales during long‑term contract negotiations.
Recommend the nature and scope of present and future product lines by reviewing product specifications and requirements; appraise new product ideas and/or product or packaging changes.
Provide source data for product line communications by defining product marketing communication objectives.
Obtain product market share by working with sales directors and strategic marketing to develop product sales strategies.
Conduct market studies, including VOC, to understand new/adjacent market opportunities and assess viability.
Bring new products to market by analyzing proposed product requirements and product‑development programs, preparing return‑on‑investment analyses, and establishing time schedules with engineering and manufacturing.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
Interface with internal departments—including R&D, engineering, sales, marketing, and support teams—to ensure revenue and customer satisfaction goals are achieved.
Work with the Marketing Team to create and maintain marketing plans, advertising, and sales tools.
Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Engineering, or a related field (required); MBA preferred.
2+ years of experience in product management, brand management, business development, or a related field within a manufacturing company environment.
Passion for technology, innovation, and customer engagement.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
Familiarity and experience with stage‑gate New Product Development (NPD) and portfolio management processes.
Familiarity and experience with product lifecycle simplification and/or rationalization processes.
Proficiency with MS Office (Excel / Word / Power Point) and CRM (Salesforce.com or Microsoft).
Willingness to travel primarily in North America with occasional international travel to Mexico (up to 25% travel).
Eligible to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship.
Salary

$80,000 – $90,000+ (range may be flexible based on candidate background and experience).
Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage
Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)
Paid Time Off and Holidays
401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions
Life and Accident/Disability (AD&D) Insurance
Paid Leaves
Tuition Assistance
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

RegalRexnord is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status (unless required by applicable law or government contract), disability or protected veteran status or any other status protected by law.
If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail Recruiting@RegalRexnord.com.

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