Product Specialist

Why Badger Meter?
 

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!

Here at Badger Meter, we believe that our approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion is the very foundation of our success. Our commitment is reflected in our core values, where we strive to create an environment that celebrates differences, encourages innovation, and ensures that every voice is celebrated and appreciated.

We understand that a diverse team brings a variety of perspectives and ideas, which ultimately fosters creativity and excellence. Badger Meter provides opportunities for career growth and development for every employee by creating a supportive and inclusive workplace where they can make meaningful contributions while preserving the world’s most precious resource. 
 

What You Will Contribute:
 

This position will be responsible for working directly with the Product Manager, under direction of the Marketing Manager, and is involved in all aspects of the product management, including: marketing analytics, competitive analysis, product planning, pricing, forecasting, promotion and product life cycle management.

Major Job Duties/Accountability:

• Assist in the development of short and long range business plans for the product line consistent with market needs and corporate strategic plans
• Support product life cycle management as directed by the Marketing Manager
• Coordinate with internal and external strategic partners 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
• Assist in the development of marketing specification as appropriate
• Prepare competitive analysis and formulation of competitive counter strategies for new and existing products
• Assist in the development of product promotional items including trade shows, product literature, product training and product distribution plans to achieve Business Plan objectives for assigned products.
• Conduct tasks in accordance with applicable Badger Meter polices and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from a four year college
• 1 – 3 years experience
• Advanced skill level in MS Word, MS Power Point and MS Outlook
• Intermediate skill level in MS excel

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Competitive Total Rewards at Badger Meter:

• 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

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights regarding equal opportunity in employment by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster and the “EEO is the Law” poster supplement at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm

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