Product Specialist
LOCATION
Milwaukee, WI (exact location not specified in the description)
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree, 1-3 years of experience in marketing, advanced skills in MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Outlook, intermediate skills in PowerPoint.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist Marketing Manager with product marketing including business planning, market analysis, product life cycle management, pricing policies, promotional items, and competitive analysis.
INDUSTRY
Water Technology
SHORT DESCRIPTION
Join Badger Meter to contribute to innovative water technology solutions while working on product marketing strategies and supporting operational efficiency and water conservation efforts.
Badger Meter is a leading global water technology company, with a mission to preserve and protect the world’s most precious resource. For more than 100 years, cities and businesses have utilized our innovative and trusted solutions to enhance operational efficiency and conserve water while making it more affordable, clean and resilient. Just like every drop counts, at Badger Meter every employee counts because our contributions have a lasting impact on the world!
What You Will Contribute:
This position will be responsible for working directly with the Marketing Manager, and is involved in all aspects of the product marketing, including: marketing analytics, competitive analysis, product planning, definition, pricing, forecasting, promotion, product life cycle management and annual operating plans
- Assist in the development of short and long range business plans for the product line consistent with market needs and corporate strategic plans
- Assist in the definition and communication of market and customer requirements through interaction with Project Teams, Business Teams, and other departments to maximize market success
- Support product life cycle management as directed by the Marketing Manager
- Coordinate with strategic partners and vendors to implement plans as directed by the Marketing Manager
- Assist with product pricing policies based on established gross margin objectives and assist with preparation of plans for margin improvement where necessary
- Prepare marketing specifications as appropriate
- Work on competitive analysis and formulation of competitive counter strategies for new and existing products
- Develop product promotional items including trade shows, product literature, product training and product distribution plans to achieve Business Plan objectives for assigned products
- Bachelor’s degree from a four year college
- 1 – 3 years experience
- Advanced skill level in MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Outlook
- Intermediate skill level in Power Point
- Competitive Pay
- Annual Bonus
- Eligible for Annual Pay Increases
- Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage
- 15 days Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
- Two Ways to Save for Retirement: Badger Meter contributes 25 cents for every dollar you contribute to the plan, up to 7% of your eligible compensation. In addition to the match, the company will also contribute 5% of your eligible compensation to your Defined Contribution account on an annual basis. Additional access to a certified financial planner to help ensure your money is working for you, at no cost!
- Employer Paid benefits including: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Basic Group Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and more
- Educational Assistance – Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250
- Voluntary benefits including: Additional Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Accident and Critical Illness coverage
- Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
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