Specification Strategy Owner

About Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is a thriving, values-driven company focused on doing the right things. We are a fast growing, publicly traded company (NYSE: ZWS) with an enduring reputation for integrity, giving back, and providing an engaging, inclusive environment where careers flourish and grow. Named by Newsweek as One of America’s Most Responsible Companies and an Energage USA Top Workplace, we never forget that our people are at the center of what makes us successful. They are the driving force behind our superior quality, product ingenuity, and exceptional customer experience. Our commitment to our people and their professional development is a recipe for success that has fueled our growth for over 100 years as one of today’s leading international suppliers of plumbing and water delivery solutions. Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation employs over 2,800 employees worldwide, working from 24 locations across the U.S., China, Canada, Dubai, and Mexico, with sales offices available around the globe. We hope you’ll visit our website to learn more about us at zurnelkay.com. Specification Strategy Owner The Specification Strategy Owner is responsible for defining our product and vertical specification strategy for the digital specification experience and business development manager (BDM) teams. They will author guide specs, schedules, and specification resources within our digital specification tools for our sales team and customers. Reporting to the Sr. Manager of Digital Specification Enablement, this role works closely with engineering, sales, product management, and externally with customers and vendors. Essential Job Functions Develop category plans with product management to build and maintain guide specifications and schedules by vertical and section. Conduct market, spec share and quotation analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and competitive positioning. Own standards for product and bundle engineering descriptions and engineering features to be implemented on dynamic specification sheets and the digital specification experience. Deliver product strategy and content to the Digital Specification Experience Manager to create guided selling, vertical and regional product sets, calculators, etc. At the request of sales and our customers, author, update and convert written specifications and schedules to support active projects and firm specifications. Develop educational materials and technical resources to enhance customer understanding of how to specify Zurn Elkay products. Provide onsite and virtual sales support with BDMs, reps, engineers, and architects to upgrade specifications and drive adoption and utilization of specification tools and resources. Provide feedback to product development teams regarding market needs and customer pain points. Identify process improvement opportunities, defining solutions and influencing their roll-out. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a related field (or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree). Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to educate and influence stakeholders. Self‑motivated, results‑driven, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously. Ability to translate complex engineering concepts into customer‑friendly solutions. Knowledge of industry regulations, codes, and standards (e.g., ASPE, ANSI, EN 1253). Experience building and maintaining strong relationships with engineers, architects, contractors, and facility owners. 10+ years of experience in technical sales, business development, or product management within the plumbing or drainage industry. Experience using CRM tools and data analytics. Willingness to travel up to 30%. Compensation Base Salary Range: $101,712 – $139,854 (actual salaries may vary based on skill set, experience, education and training, and other relevant business and organizational factors). Total Rewards and Benefits Competitive Salary Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance Matching 401(k) Contribution Health Savings Account Up to 3 weeks of starting vacation (may increase with tenure) 12 Paid Holidays Annual Bonus Eligibility Educational Reimbursement Matching Gift Program Employee Stock Purchase Plan – purchase company stock at a discount! Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran #J-18808-Ljbffr Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement