Associate Product Mgr, Sustainable Solutions

We’re Watts. Together, we’re reimagining the future of water.

We feel proud every day about what we do. We're all part of the same crucial mission, no matter what function we support -- it's to provide safe, clean water for the world, and to protect our planet's most valuable resource.

What we do:

For 150 years, Watts has built best-in-class products that are trusted by customers in residential and commercial settings across the world. We are at the forefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technology to provide smart and connected, sustainable water solutions for the future. Watts is a leading brand with a quality reputation — and we have a dynamic future ahead.​

The Associate Product Manager, Sustainable Solutions, is responsible for supporting new business opportunities, technologies, products and services that enhance the offerings of the Watts Applied Solutions platform, Strategic Accounts, and Watts Water Technologies, Inc.  This role will work cross functionally to develop and implement product offerings that support sustainable heat and hot water technologies, focused on reducing building emissions and carbon-footprint while providing reliability and cost savings. The Associate Product Manager is accountable for the success of business and product recommendations and their resulting sales and margin performance.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES  

• Identify forefront technologies aimed at the sustainable solutions of the heating industry and evaluate their market readiness.   

• Participate in all aspects of the product life cycle. This may include: 
• Conduct robust voice-of-customer to validate market/competitive dynamics. 
• Specify market requirements for current and future products.  
• Develop business cases and commercial specifications for new product solutions. 
• Usher projects through Stage Gate process 
• Work alongside Engineering in realizing product offerings. 
• Engage with Operations to ensure a smooth production transition. 

• Support pre-sales engineering with product expertise.  
• Create compelling sales tools, case studies, product literature, and multimedia sales collateral to drive product adoption. 
• Assess, initiate, and champion product enhancements and beneficial accessory products and services. 
• Stay current with the latest emissions and electrification legislation and incentive programs.  Educate internal partners on the implications of code changes associated with sustainable solutions. 
• Research market trends and provide input to business cases for leading edge product and services that can be bundled and/or packaged to offer system solutions. 
• Assist cross-training for sales managers, NPD engineering, pre-sales and post-sales support teams, and provide support through product lifecycle. 
• Collaborate with sales and marketing to support go-to-market activities, sales promotions/campaigns, etc. 
• Visit customers, installations, and vendors to better understand the products offered and markets supported.  
• Develop in-depth understanding of competitor’s tactics, strategies, and products. 
• Other related duties as assigned.  

EDUCATION: 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, preferably in a technical field (engineering, sciences) 

The expected salary range for this position is $85,000 - $94,000 yearly. Actual compensation will be dependent upon individual skills, experience, qualifications, and applicable laws.

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and or abilities required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• 2+ years of technical sales, product management/marketing, applications/engineering experience within HVAC industry  
• Thorough understanding of heating and hydronic concepts.  Heat pump or refrigeration expertise is highly desirable. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; especially when presenting to customers, representatives, and leadership. 
• Strong organizational and planning skills; attention to detail is a critical required skill. 
• Strong creative problem-solving skills 
• Computer literacy – Intermediate level in MS office.  Experience with AutoCAD, Revit a plus 
• Ability to travel – up to 15%. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS     The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.  

                                                                                                                                        

• While performing duties of the job, employee is required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. 
• Employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.   
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.   

WORK ENVIRONMENT   The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Office working environment.   
• Noise level is minimal. 
• Required to wear safety glasses, safety shoes and utilize other safety equipment as required while present on the shop floor.  

Watts in it for you:

Please note that the following benefits apply only to permanent roles and do not apply to internship roles.

• Competitive compensation based on your skills, qualifications and experience
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits
• Family building benefits, including paid maternity/paternity leave
• 10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off
• Continued professional development opportunities and educational reimbursement
• Additional perks such as fitness reimbursements and employee discount programs
• Learn more about our benefit offerings here: https://tapintowattsbenefits.com/

How we work:

At Watts, our culture is team-oriented and supportive. Employees here genuinely care about the quality of their work, and about each other. Our people are the heart of who we are and contribute to our longevity and continued success.

And this is a place where you can have a big career. No matter your role, there are opportunities for learning and development, and your daily contributions make a meaningful impact on the lives of people who use our products and on the future of water.

Watts is committed to equal employment opportunity. We follow a policy of administering all employment decisions and personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic disposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status, minorities, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the obligations of state and federal law, Watts will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Any employee who needs a reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources.