Associate Product Manager: Growth & Lifecycle Leader

Ascentek; Golden Valley (MN); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Dental and Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Ascentek in Minnesota is seeking an Associate Product Manager to drive product strategies across lubricants, fluids, and services. You will analyze market trends, review on-time ship metrics and pricing to maximize revenue, and coordinate with Sales, Supply Chain, and Marketing.

You will own the commercialization of new products, manage development with cross-functional teams, and lead continuous improvement initiatives. Travel up to 5% and a hybrid work environment are supported.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in marketing, product management or related field.
• 3-5+ years related job experience; emphasis in project/product management a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Valid driver’s license
• Experience with ERP systems preferred

Responsibilities

• Maintains knowledge within lubricants/fluids, equipment/hard parts and/or services area for their assigned segment(s).
• Builds/maintains key customer relationships while investigating/facilitating new opportunities within their businesses
• Analyzes segment KPIs, including margin targets, on-time ship goals, product line performance, etc.
• Supports account- and segment-specific projects such as new fluid development, product marketing, training, category management, etc.
• Builds and owns the business case for new product opportunities based on market and customer intel
• Works cross-functionally with Sales, Supply Chain, Marketing to manage the product lifecycle
• Makes proposals to national/regional teams to enhance product offerings
• Manages slow-moving and obsolete inventory with Sales Teams and Product Management
• Proposes and implements improvements to Product Management Team processes
• Leads and/or navigates enterprise-level projects
• Acts as SME/owner of select core processes (e.g., commercialization, inventory management, pricing)
• Must be able to travel to events; travel up to 5%
• Other duties as requested

Skills

Self-starter

Communication

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Leadership

Education

4-year degree in marketing/product management or related field

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

ERP systems

Job description

Ascentek in Minnesota is seeking an Associate Product Manager to drive product strategies across lubricants, fluids, and services. You will analyze market trends, review on-time ship metrics and pricing to maximize revenue, and coordinate with Sales, Supply Chain, and Marketing.

You will own the commercialization of new products, manage development with cross-functional teams, and lead continuous improvement initiatives. Travel up to 5% and a hybrid work environment are supported.