The Role
Provide administrative and project support to the Product Management team: maintain product information, assist with launches and lifecycle tasks, prepare product literature and communications, gather market and customer insights, support pricing and reporting activities, coordinate cross-functional projects, and help adopt AI and process-improvement tools. Role is aimed at early-career candidates seeking foundational product management experience.
Summary Generated by Built In
At Franklin Electric, Product Management plays a critical role in supporting the development, execution, and lifecycle management of products that serve our customers and markets. As a Product Management Specialist, you will provide administrative, operational, and project support to the Product Management team while gaining exposure to a broad range of product-related activities across the organization.
This position is well suited for an early-career professional who is detail-oriented, organized, eager to learn, and interested in supporting product strategy, product launches, market analysis, and cross-functional initiatives. The role is designed to provide foundational product management experience and serves as a potential development pathway toward future Product Management opportunities within Franklin Electric.
This position is well suited for an early-career professional who is detail-oriented, organized, eager to learn, and interested in supporting product strategy, product launches, market analysis, and cross-functional initiatives. The role is designed to provide foundational product management experience and serves as a potential development pathway toward future Product Management opportunities within Franklin Electric.
Key Responsibilities
Product Management Support and Execution
- Support Product Managers in executing product-related initiatives, projects, and day-to-day activities across the product portfolio.
- Assist with organizing product information, maintaining documentation, and ensuring accuracy of product records within company systems.
- Help coordinate activities related to product launches, product updates, and product lifecycle management.
Product Information and Communications
- Support the development and maintenance of product literature, brochures, specifications, presentations, and other customer-facing materials.
- Assist in preparing internal and external product communications, training materials, and presentation content.
- Ensure product information remains current, consistent, and accessible across relevant platforms and resources.
Market, Customer, & Business Insights
- Gather and organize information from Sales, Marketing, Customer Service, Operations, and other stakeholders to support product initiatives.
- Assist in collecting and analyzing customer, market, and competitive information to help inform product decisions.
- Support reporting activities by preparing project updates, summaries, and business insights for the Product Management team.
- Support special pricing requests and annual pricing review activities, including data collection, competitive pricing research, margin analysis, and preparation of pricing recommendations.
AI & Process Improvement Support
- Assist with Product Management initiatives involving artificial intelligence (AI) tools and emerging technologies.
- Support adoption of new tools and practices that enhance efficiency, information management, and decision-making.
- Product Management Specialist– Energy Systems
- Cross-Functional Collaboration & Project Coordination
- Partner with cross-functional teams to support product-related projects and business initiatives.
- Coordinate project activities, meeting schedules, and follow-up actions to help ensure timely execution of initiatives.
- Participate in team meetings and contribute to special projects, continuous improvement efforts, and other assignments as needed.
Skills Knowledge and Expertise
- Strong interest in product management, marketing, business, engineering, or related disciplines.
- Interest in and familiarity with AI-enabled tools and technologies is beneficial, with a willingness to learn and apply emerging AI capabilities to support product management processes and decision-making.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
- Curious, analytical mindset with a desire to learn about customers, products, and markets.
- Ability to gather and interpret information to support decision-making.
- Comfortable working collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
- Demonstrates initiative, attention to detail, and a willingness to take ownership of assigned tasks.
- Ability to present information effectively in small group settings.
- Proficient problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
- Ability to work independently while seeking guidance when needed.
- Demonstrates professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment when handling business information.
Preferred Qualifications
- Exposure to AI tools, data analytics platforms, or technology solutions that support business processes, market analysis, or product management activities.
- Internship, co-op, campus leadership, or professional experience involving product management, marketing, sales support, engineering, project management, market research, or customer engagement.
- Experience using data to support recommendations and business decisions.
- Experience using business systems, databases, or CRM tools.
- Familiarity with data analysis and reporting tools.
Key Competencies
- Product Management Support
- Project Coordination
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Communication
- Business Analysis
- Market Research
- Customer Focus
- Product Information Management
- Data Analysis
- Problem Solving
- Organization & Planning
- Attention to Detail
- Learning Agility
- Initiative
- Continuous Improvement
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, Engineering, Communications, or a related field preferred.
- Associate degree with relevant experience will also be considered.
- Recent graduates and candidates with internship, co-op, or project experience are encouraged to apply.
Learning and Growth Opportunities
This position provides exposure to a wide range of product management and business activities, including:
This position provides exposure to a wide range of product management and business activities, including:
- Product lifecycle management
- Product launch planning and execution
- Market and competitive analysis
- Customer and sales feedback analysis
- Product data management
- Cross-functional project coordination
- Product training and communication
- Business systems and product information management
The role offers opportunities to develop professional skills while contributing to product and business initiatives across the organization.
About
Franklin Electric is a global leader in water and energy systems, committed to continuous improvement and innovation to meet the diverse needs of our customers. Our founders in 1944 named the company after America’s pioneer electrical engineer, Benjamin Franklin, which lives on today in our culture to drive us to push boundaries and create meaningful change. We offer a comprehensive range of pumps, motors, drives, and controls for residential, commercial, agricultural, industrial, and municipal applications.More than just a workplace, Franklin Electric is a vibrant and inclusive community of forward-thinkers, united by our mission to drive positive impact worldwide. Our culture fosters career growth and personal development, with a focus on promoting from within and nurturing talent. Our recent awards in “America's Most Responsible Companies”, “Most Trusted Companies” by Newsweek, “America’s Climate Leaders” and “Indiana’s Best Places to Work” attest, we're dedicated to upholding the highest standards of corporate responsibility.At Franklin Electric, we believe that everyone deserves to be treated fairly and respectfully, and that our diversity of thought, culture and experience makes us a stronger company. Our commitment to social responsibility is evident in programs like the Franklin Women's Network and our philanthropic efforts through the Franklin Wells for the World Foundation. Through these endeavors, we've provided clean water to over 284,000 people in 12 countries, addressing the global water crisis head-on,Locally in our communities, the Franklin Electric Charitable and Educational Foundation (FECEF) supports causes close to our hearts, such as United Way, Boys & Girls Club, and Big Brothers Big Sisters. Our dedication to excellence extends beyond our products and services, shaping a brighter future for both our employees and the communities we serve. Join us in driving meaningful change and making a difference with Franklin Electric.
Skills Required
- Interest in product management, marketing, business, engineering, or related disciplines.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
- Curious, analytical mindset with ability to gather and interpret information to support decisions.
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
- Initiative, attention to detail, and willingness to take ownership of assigned tasks.
- Ability to present information effectively in small group settings.
- Proficient problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
- Ability to work independently while seeking guidance when needed.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, Communications, or related field (preferred).
- Associate degree with relevant experience will be considered.
- Exposure to AI tools, data analytics platforms, or technology solutions that support business processes (preferred).
- Internship, co-op, campus leadership, or relevant professional experience (preferred).
- Experience using data to support recommendations and business decisions (preferred).
- Experience using business systems, databases, or CRM tools (preferred).
- Familiarity with data analysis and reporting tools (preferred).
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The Company
What We Do
Founded in 1944, Franklin Electric has grown from a small motor manufacturing company into a leading global provider of complete water systems and fueling systems. Franklin Electric's principal markets include clean water systems, water transfer and grey water systems, and fueling systems. Headquartered in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Franklin serves all corners of the world with facilities spanning the globe.
