Associate Product Mgr, Sustainable Solutions

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For 150 years, Watts has built best-in-class products that are trusted by customers in residential and commercial settings across the world. We are at the forefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technology to provide smart and connected, sustainable water solutions for the future. Watts is a leading brand with a quality reputation — and we have a dynamic future ahead.​

The Associate Product Manager, Sustainable Solutions, is responsible for supporting new business opportunities, technologies, products and services that enhance the offerings of the Watts Applied Solutions platform, Strategic Accounts, and Watts Water Technologies, Inc.  This role will work cross functionally to develop and implement product offerings that support sustainable heat and hot water technologies, focused on reducing building emissions and carbon-footprint while providing reliability and cost savings. The Associate Product Manager is accountable for the success of business and product recommendations and their resulting sales and margin performance.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES  

• Identify forefront technologies aimed at the sustainable solutions of the heating industry and evaluate their market readiness.   

• Participate in all aspects of the product life cycle. This may include: 
• Conduct robust voice-of-customer to validate market/competitive dynamics. 
• Specify market requirements for current and future products.  
• Develop business cases and commercial specifications for new product solutions. 
• Usher projects through Stage Gate process 
• Work alongside Engineering in realizing product offerings. 
• Engage with Operations to ensure a smooth production transition. 

• Support pre-sales engineering with product expertise.  
• Create compelling sales tools, case studies, product literature, and multimedia sales collateral to drive product adoption. 
• Assess, initiate, and champion product enhancements and beneficial accessory products and services. 
• Stay current with the latest emissions and electrification legislation and incentive programs.  Educate internal partners on the implications of code changes associated with sustainable solutions. 
• Research market trends and provide input to business cases for leading edge product and services that can be bundled and/or packaged to offer system solutions. 
• Assist cross-training for sales managers, NPD engineering, pre-sales and post-sales support teams, and provide support through product lifecycle. 
• Collaborate with sales and marketing to support go-to-market activities, sales promotions/campaigns, etc. 
• Visit customers, installations, and vendors to better understand the products offered and markets supported.  
• Develop in-depth understanding of competitor’s tactics, strategies, and products. 
• Other related duties as assigned.  

EDUCATION: 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, preferably in a technical field (engineering, sciences) 

The expected salary range for this position is $85,000 - $94,000 yearly. Actual compensation will be dependent upon individual skills, experience, qualifications, and applicable laws.

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and or abilities required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• 2+ years of technical sales, product management/marketing, applications/engineering experience within HVAC industry  
• Thorough understanding of heating and hydronic concepts.  Heat pump or refrigeration expertise is highly desirable. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; especially when presenting to customers, representatives, and leadership. 
• Strong organizational and planning skills; attention to detail is a critical required skill. 
• Strong creative problem-solving skills 
• Computer literacy – Intermediate level in MS office.  Experience with AutoCAD, Revit a plus 
• Ability to travel – up to 15%. 

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