Product Specialist

Product Specialist

Job Summary A leading manufacturer is seeking a Product Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide sales, marketing, and analytical support across various product lines. This role involves participating in a wide array of commercial initiatives and managing continuous improvement efforts. Prior experience in product support or product management within a technical or manufacturing environment is highly valued.

We offer a collaborative, growth-oriented work environment dedicated to employee well-being, innovation, and operational excellence.

Compensation & Schedule

• Target Salary Range: $70,000 - $90,000+ (commensurate with experience, skills, and qualifications)
• Department: Commercial / Marketing
• Location: Michigan Region

Responsibilities

• Market Research & VOC: Conduct field visits and engage directly with clients to capture Voice of Customer (VOC) data to inform product development and specifications.
• Competitive Intelligence: Maintain market intelligence databases, evaluating industry trends, market share, and competitor positioning.
• Commercial & Launch Support: Assist with the development, execution, and updating of product launch materials, promotional content, and digital updates in alignment with overall brand strategy.
• Technical Documentation: Collaborate with internal communications teams to gather expertise for user manuals, instruction guides, and instructional videos.
• Product Ownership & Strategy: Maintain ownership over select product lines, contributing to strategy development, pricing recommendations, and life-cycle management.
• Reporting & Analysis: Generate regular marketing and performance reports, including basic financial analysis and line-item profitability assessments.
• Sales Enablement: Provide tactical support to sales and operations teams, including issuing quotes, preparing sample requests, and delivering technical support.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field required. Relevant professional certifications are a plus.
• Experience: Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in product management, product support, or a technical marketing function.
• Technical Aptitude: Strong mechanical and technical understanding of industrial products and applications.
• Software Proficiency: Familiarity with business systems (ERP/PLM systems) and strong proficiency with office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and data analysis tools.
• Communication & Collaboration: Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with a proven track record of working effectively in a cross-functional environment.
• Independence: Self-motivated with the ability to take personal ownership of projects and drive results with minimal oversight.
• Travel & Environment: Comfortable with up to 30% travel (including potential domestic and international trips) and occasional exposure to active industrial or site conditions during field visits.

Benefits Package

We offer a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits program, including:

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision coverage starting on day one
• 401(k) retirement plan with competitive company matching
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid company holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development assistance
• Life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance coverage