Product Manager

Product Manager

Kinetico believes in treating its employees with respect. They play a vital role in enabling our innovation, growth and success. We strive to provide them with opportunities to grow in a motivating environment.

Purpose: The Product Manager is responsible for managing a global Kinetico portfolio, by leading product portfolio value propositions, enhancing the customer and consumer experiences, and executing the category strategy.

Key Areas of Responsibilities:

Develops and executes a product roadmap using primary and secondary research, customer insights, and technical and product trends. Collaborates and aligns with cross functional teams including Executive Leadership, Sales, R&D, Engineering, Tech Support, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain. Leads assigned portfolio projects, business case development, strategy development, and timelines for both technical development and commercialization. Works closely with regional marketing teams to ensure the portfolio addresses the different regional needs. Monitors the competition to ensure the product portfolio remains competitive and differentiated. Ensures products meet all regulations and compliance requirements. Reviews and prioritizes both customer and end-consumer feedback related to product performance. Identifies opportunities to improve product capabilities and elevate the customer experience.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Maintains effective processes in support of the 5Ps.
• Executes development, commercialization, and pricing strategy across markets and segments.
• Effectively manages multiple projects and deadlines utilizing good project management skills.
• Collaborates, leads, influences, and builds relationships across disciplines, channels, business units, and geographies.
• Demonstrates ability to identify and scope business opportunities and create business plans.
• Measures and analyzes program performance and effectiveness through established metrics.
• Ability to innovate and stay on top of market and technology trends.

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

• Required: Bachelor's degree in marketing or related field
• Required: 2+ years' experience in product marketing with an emphasis on digital and connected type business models within a business-to-business company.
• Leadership, business development, and marketing mindset.
• Comprehensive and broad technical knowledge including networking methodology (servers, OTA, bandwidth constraints, security, BTE, Zigbee, Wi-Fi, Cellular, etc.), computing methodology (RAM, non-volatile memory, processing power, etc.) and digital solutions (web, app, dashboard, AI, etc)
• Marketing capabilities include market (pricing, competitors, customers) and consumer (trends, insights, segmentation).
• Excellent collaboration and negotiation skills to manage multiple stakeholders.
• Collaborative work style and entrepreneurial spirit.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and project management skills.
• Able to prepare and present plans, proposals, and business cases to a variety of audiences.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
• 25% travel both domestic and international

Why Join Kinetico:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Insurance Coverage
• Employer Provided Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Benefits
• 401(k) Contribution Matching Program
• Employer Funded Defined Contribution Plan
• Paid Vacation, Holidays and Community Service Volunteer Time-off Benefit
• Wellness Program
• Educational Assistance Reimbursement Program

Our Commitment and Difference:

Founded in 1970, Kinetico was started by two engineers who pioneered the development of non-electric, fully automatic water treatment systems. Evolving from the Tangent Company, a small consulting design firm, Kinetico soon became a global organization of independent dealers, international distributors representing nearly 100 countries. Through the dedication of its founders, employees and distribution network, Kinetico has experienced tremendous success. The company has grown from a two-man, creative undertaking into a strong and dynamic organization.

Innovative technology and a strong commitment to customer satisfaction have distinguished the company and positioned Kinetico as a leader in today's ever-changing water treatment industry manufacturing water softeners, along with a wide range of systems that improve water quality for general use, as well as those that provide high-quality drinking water for consumption. Kinetico products are Third Party certified to confirm quality and performance and complimented by the most comprehensive warranties in the industry.

Kinetico is part of the Axel Johnson Group of companies, a global organization and fifth generation company that continues to be successful in developing leading businesses.

Kinetico Incorporated is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act*), or any other legally protected status, with respect to employment opportunities.

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