Associate Product Manager

SMC; Noblesville (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

SMC in Noblesville, Indiana, seeks an Associate Product Manager to partner with the Product Marketing Group to drive products through their lifecycle, from strategy to obsolescence, and to establish lifecycle and release processes.

You will develop business plans for new and existing products, analyze markets, pricing, inventory and promotions, and collaborate across engineering, sales, and product teams to deliver results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required, preferably in engineering.
• 2-4 years of experience in engineering or product management.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Strong interpersonal/relationship management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a cross-functional, team-oriented environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to deliver results on complex projects.
• Ability to understand technical aspects of the product and communicate them clearly.

Responsibilities

• Research and collect data to determine markets, market size, competition, pricing, and other market factors.
• Facilitate communication of market trends to Product Managers, Engineering, and sales to identify new products.
• Assist in developing pricing strategies to optimize sales and profit.
• Assist in developing inventory/manufacturing plans to support domestic sales.
• Assist in creating and implementing promotion plans to support direct and indirect sales growth.
• Identify and prioritize new product opportunities based on market knowledge and voice of customer data.
• Support promotion efforts to ensure sales objectives are met.
• Serve as the point of contact for initiatives involving assigned products.
• Collaborate with the Product Manager to develop and execute product/industry strategies.
• Manage product lifecycle from launch to obsolescence.
• Perform other marketing or product management tasks as assigned.

Skills

Product management

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The associate product manager works closely with the manager of the Product Marketing Group to manage products throughout their lifecycle, from strategic definition to obsolescence planning. Establishes processes for management of product requirements throughout their lifecycle. Establishes processes for product release. Develops business plans for new and existing products.

Essential Duties

• Research and collect data to determine potential markets, market size, competition, pricing, and other market factors
• Facilitate communication of market trends and information to Product Managers, Engineering, and sales divisions to better identify possible new products
• Assist in the development of a pricing strategy that reflects an optimum potential for sales and profit (revenue maximization)
• Assist in the development of inventory and/or manufacturing plans suitable to support domestic sales efforts
• Assist in creating and implementing promotion plans to support direct sales and sales growth through indirect channels
• Identify and prioritize new product opportunities based on developed knowledge of the market, technological advancements, field sales information, and voice of customer data
• Support promotion efforts to ensure that sales objectives are met
• Serve as the point of contact for initiatives involving assigned products
• Work closely with the Product Manager to come up with strategies (product, industry, etc.) and execute those strategies
• Product life cycle management from launch to obsolescence
• Any other marketing or product management-related tasks as assigned by the manager of the Product Marketing Group

Physical Demands / Work Environment

• Employees will work in a fast-paced Corporate Culture
• They’ll also work in an office environment
• Sustained posture in a seated position for prolonged periods is required

Minimum Requirements

• 2-4 years of experience in engineering or product management. Experience in Industrial Products is highly preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree is required for this position. Electrical or Mechanical Engineering concentration or related work experience is preferred
• Excellent Project Management Skills
• Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a cross‑functional and team‑oriented environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical skills and ability to deliver results with complex projects
• Ability to comprehend technical aspects of product and communicate it in a meaningful way
• Proficiency in spreadsheet tools such as Microsoft Excel
• Ability to travel as needed