Global Product Analyst

HOLLINGSWORTH & VOSE COMPANY; East Walpole (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hollingsworth & Vose is seeking a Global Product Analyst to support Global Product Managers in improving profitability and lifecycle management. You will collaborate with Sales, Technology, and Operations on launches, pricing and product optimization.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in industrial marketing or product management, a BA/BS (technical preferred), and strong skills in pricing, analytics and communication. Travel up to 15% is expected.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in industrial marketing, sales, product management, or product development.
• BA or BS, preferably in a technical discipline.
• Experience in filtration/separation is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports Global Product Managers in maximizing product line profitability (P&Ls).
• Increase product platform profitability and establish minimum pricing guidelines by application.
• Actively manage product lifecycles from creation through obsolescence.
• Collaborate with Sales to drive sales and business development.
• Partner with Market Strategy to develop benchmarking data and value propositions.
• Manage new product development and engineering change requests.
• Coordinate with Marketing, Technology, and Operations for launches.
• Support Multi-Generational Product Plan strategies for product lines.
• Assist Operations in capacity management and expansion projects.
• Maintain product literature and provide data for marketing/tradeshows.
• Stay current with applicable regulations and standards.

Skills

Pricing and positioning

Product lifecycle

Sales support

Financial analytics

Communication and presentation

Project management

PowerPoint

Excel and Word

Education

BA/BS in a technical discipline

1–3 years in industrial marketing/sales/product management

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Job description

H&V is a global leader in filtration and energy storage solutions. Our advanced materials are used in nearly every industry and touch every aspect of modern life. Wherever you work, live or travel, chances are an H&V solution is close by, contributing to a cleaner, healthier, more sustainable world. H&V serves the world from 13 strategically located facilities. Our footprint in the Americas, Europe and Asia lets us meet the unique requirements of global and regional customers efficiently, accurately and cost effectively, while capturing supply chain efficiencies. These advantages help make H&V a valuable partner and a true worldwide leader. Our success comes from our ability to adapt, our values and the people of H&V. We act with integrity, and we treat customers, partners and each other with dignity and respect. We live these values every day and could not have prospered for more than 200 years without them.

SUMMARY

The Global Product Analyst (GPA) is accountable for supporting the Global Product Managers in improving global product platform profitability. They will support the GPMs in developing product line strategies, management product lifecycles, and product pricing. The GPAs will work closely with Sales, Technology, and Operations on product line optimization and complexity reduction. GPAs will manage the day to day tasks associated with new product developments, produce improvements, pricing, manufacturing location changes, capacity management, product recommendations, product sales support, and product rationalization.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports the Global Product Managers in maximizing the profitability of the product lines P&Ls
• Increase product platform profitability, establish minimum pricing guidelines by application.
• Actively manage product lifecycles from creation through obsolescence
• Work closely with Sales teams to drive sales and business development.
• Partner with Market Strategy teams to develop benchmarking data and clarify value propositions.
• Manage new product development efforts and engineering change requests.
• Coordinate with Marketing, Technology, and Operations for new product launches.
• Support the GPM in developing Multi-Generational Product Plan strategies for product lines.
• Support Operations in capacity management and strategic expansion projects.
• Maintain product literature (TDS, benchmarking, product presentations, product training content) and provide source data for marketing communications and tradeshows.
• Keep current with applicable regulations and standards.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• 1 to 3 years of experience in industrial marketing, sales, product management, and product development
• Minimum of a BA or a BS (preferably in a technical discipline)
• Experience in filtration/separation strongly preferred.

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, ETC

• Pricing, segmentation, product positioning, marketing communication, and strategy development
• Sales and negotiation skills
• Financial analytics and development of business cases for justification of investments
• Superior written & verbal communication and presentation skills
• Product costing and project management skills
• Proficient in PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
• Up to 15% travel
• Schedule flexibility for periodic calls with global team members in other time zones

CORE COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Critical thinking – The capability to think out-of-the-box, and to develop critical questions and to identify insights by asking “the 5 whys”.
• Creativity and Innovation – The capacity to originate new or radical alternatives to traditional methods, approaches, and products.
• Influence others without authority – The capability to encourage and motivate stakeholders to invest resource into this segment and gain alignment toward a common goal.
• Outside-in thinking – The capability to balance outside-in and inside-out thinking (market solutions vs. products)
• Take measured risks – The capability and comfort level to manage ambiguity, make quantified analysis, and take measured risk when needed.
• Focus on 1-2 critical items – The mentality to identify and focus on the top 1-2 priorities and push them forward amid distractions.
• Achievement Motivation – The drive and determination to truly “win, reject average performance and set challenging goals for self and others at H&V to achieve major breakthroughs. Hollingsworth & Vose is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.

Hollingsworth & Vose is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.

Starting salary at $70,000 Hollingsworth & Vose is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.

Together, Our People Create Solutions for a Cleaner World For over 200 years, Hollingsworth & Vose has been building advanced materials that power cleaner air, cleaner water, and healthier lives. But none of this happens without our people. At H&V, your career isn't just a job—it's an opportunity to grow, contribute, and create impact alongside a global team dedicated to solving the world's biggest challenges. We believe that when individuals grow, our ability to solve those challenges grows too. Ready to build something meaningful?

OUR THREE PILLARS

PURPOSE AND LONGEVITY Work That Matters—Grounded in Our Heritage, Built for Generations to Come We create solutions that contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable world. Your work here is part of a legacy of impact that spans 300 years.

PEOPLE-FIRST AND GROWING LEADERSHIP Contribution That's Valued

We invest in our people—recognizing your contributions, supporting your growth, and fostering a workplace where you're respected and your voice matters.

INNOVATION AND IMPACT Innovation That Solves The Biggest Challenges

Innovation at H&V means solving complex problems through collaboration and expertise. We develop advanced materials and technologies that help customers build cleaner futures.

ABOUT H&V

A Global Leader in Filtration and Energy Storage Solutions H&V is a global leader in advanced materials used across nearly every industry. For nearly 300 years, we've helped create a cleaner, more sustainable world.