Associate Product Manager - Growth Categories - Kraus

Associate Product ManagerKraus is seeking a motivated, analytical Associate Product Manager to support the growth of its emerging product categories, including Bathing, Garbage Disposals, and Water Filtration. This role will help develop category plans, identify growth opportunities, manage product portfolios, and drive new product commercialization across E-Commerce, Retail and Trade channels.Reporting to the Senior Director, Product Strategy, Insights & Planning, this individual will work cross-functionally with Sales, Product Development, Supply Chain, Marketing, Finance, and Program Management to bring new products to market and improve portfolio performance. The role provides an opportunity to build broad product management experience and take on increasing category ownership as these businesses grow. This position will work a hybrid schedule out of either the Delta Faucet Indianapolis Headquarters, or Kraus Headquarters in Port Washington, NY. DFC is committed to its hybrid workplace model and believes bringing teams together in-person on common days is essential.Responsibilities:Support the development and execution of category and product portfolio strategies to drive growth, profitability, and market share.Build and maintain product roadmaps across assigned growth categories, including new product opportunities, line extensions, and portfolio rationalization.Analyze sales performance, market trends, customer feedback, consumer needs, and competitive activity to identify opportunities and recommend actions.Develop business cases, product requirements, pricing recommendations, and launch plans for new products.Coordinate cross-functional commercialization activities from concept through launch, ensuring alignment on scope, timing, cost, and key deliverables.Partner with the Kitchen Sink and Kitchen Faucet Product Managers on Garbage Disposal and Water Filtration strategies, roadmaps, and product opportunitiesPartner with Sales and channel teams to support customer events, meetings, product presentations, and product line reviews (PLRs) on-site at Delta Faucet Company offices and customer locations.Monitor portfolio performance and recommend actions to improve sales, margins, new product vitality, and SKU productivity.Collaborate with suppliers, Product Development, and sourcing teams to identify product, cost, quality, and innovation opportunities.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or related field.2+ years of experience in Product Management, Category Management, Marketing, Sales, or a related commercial role.Experience supporting consumer products through one or more stages of the product lifecycle.Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills.Strong communication, organization, and cross-functional collaboration skills.Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and business analytics tools.Ability to travel within United States and internationally to suppliers.Preferred Qualifications:Experience in kitchen, bath, plumbing, home improvement, or durable consumer goods categories.Experience supporting both Retail and E-Commerce channels.Experience with Power BI, syndicated market data, or similar analytics tools.Experience working with global suppliers and sourcing teams.Why Join Us?At Delta Faucet Company, our people are our greatest assets. We value different perspectives and fostering an inclusive environment. You'll have the opportunity to shape the future of our brand, working alongside passionate professionals committed to excellence and innovation. Join us to lead progressive growth and make a significant impact within a leading organization.Here are some of the benefits we offer for your personal and professional growth:Culture: Recognized and award-winning reputation for equality, diversity and inclusion, flexibility, work-life balance, and more.Wellbeing: Comprehensive benefit plans; retirement, savings, tuition reimbursement, and employee incentive programs; resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.Learning & Development: LinkedIn Learning access; internal opportunities to work on projects cross-company.Social Impact: Four employee-led and self-directed Business Resource Groups; Paid volunteer day annually; Employees share their time, skills and talent with charities and nonprofit organizations across the U.S. and around the globe.Company: Delta Faucet CompanyFull timeHiring Range: $56,900.00 - $89,320.00 USDActual compensation may vary based on various factors including experience, education, geographic location, and/or skills.