Product Management Intern (Summer 2027)

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions; Paso Robles (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Networking events

Coaching and mentoring

Real work experience

Job summary

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation in the United States offers a Product Management Internship within the Zurn Wilkins Water Control and Safety unit. You will support the product lifecycle by analyzing markets, identifying opportunities, and assisting the team with reports and price analysis.

This hands-on program emphasizes learning through real work, mentoring, and exposure to leadership. Ideal for juniors or seniors pursuing business, marketing, or manufacturing engineering majors.

Qualifications

• Strong desire to learn along with professional drive.
• Solid understanding of different marketing techniques.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office.
• Detail oriented and accurate.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and complete projects on schedule and on budget.
• Analyze, organize, and problem solve frequently and efficiently.
• Ability to communicate status and actions effectively.
• Junior or Senior status pursuing a four-year college degree is required.
• Majors listed include Business, Project Management/Marketing, Manufacturing Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market analysis to drive product strategies in the commercial plumbing market.
• Utilize the 80/20 approach to focus on the top opportunities and drive simplification.
• Based on analytics, provide recommendations to leadership as part of the product life cycle management process.
• Delivery clear sales, margin, analysis and reporting.
• Improve PLCM analysis processes and other continuous improvement opportunities.

Skills

Marketing techniques

Verbal & written communication

MS Office

Attention to detail

Independent work

Analytical problem solving

Status updates

Willingness to learn

Education

Four-year college degree

Majors: Business, Project Management/Marketing, Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

The CompanyZurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is a thriving, values-driven company focused on doing the right things. We’re a fast growing, publicly traded company (NYSE: ZWS), with an enduring reputation for integrity, giving back, and providing an engaging, inclusive environment where careers flourish and grow.

The CompanyZurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is a thriving, values-driven company focused on doing the right things. We’re a fast growing, publicly traded company (NYSE: ZWS), with an enduring reputation for integrity, giving back, and providing an engaging, inclusive environment where careers flourish and grow. Named by Newsweek as One of America’s Most Responsible Companies and an Energage USA Top Workplace, at Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation, we never forget that our people are at the center of what makes us successful. They are the driving force behind our superior quality, product ingenuity, and exceptional customer experience. Our commitment to our people and their professional development is a recipe for success that has fueled our growth for over 100 years, as one of today’s leading international suppliers of plumbing and water delivery solutions. Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation employs over 2800 employees worldwide, working from 24 locations across the U.S., China, Canada, Dubai, and Mexico, with sales offices available around the globe. We hope you’ll visit our website and learn more about Zurn Elkay at zurnelkay.com. If you’re ready to join a company where what you do makes a difference and you have pride in the work you are doing, talk to us about joining the Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation family!

The Zurn Elkay Product Management Internship supporting the Zurn Wilkins Water Control and Safety business unit offers a great opportunity for exposure in a hands‑on learning environment. You will have the opportunity to develop a variety of technical, business, and leadership skills during the assignment. The responsibilities the intern will complete include assisting the Product Management Team throughout Product Life Cycle Management Process to help the team have a better understanding of our competition and analyze gaps in product offering and price.

As a part of the intern program, you will have the opportunity to take advantage of the following:

• Networking Events – Zurn Elkay hosts multiple networking opportunities in the Summer that give you exposure to other interns, the leadership team, and executive leaders.
• Coaching and Mentoring – You will have a structured on boarding process to introduce you to Zurn Elkay's corporate culture and provide you with regular feedback.
• Real Work Experience – Our internship process does not include getting coffee for your boss or running copies. We will provide you with a real opportunity to run reports, share your analysis, and improve our processes.

Key Accountabilities

Potential internship projects:

• Conduct market analysis to drive product strategies in the commercial plumbing market.
• Utilize the 80/20 approach to focus on the top opportunities and drive simplification.
• Based on analytics, provide recommendations to leadership as part of the product life cycle management process.
• Delivery clear sales, margin, analysis and reporting.
• Improve PLCM analysis processes and other continuous improvement opportunities.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Strong desire to learn along with professional drive
• Solid understanding of different marketing techniques
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office
• Detail oriented and accurate
• Must have demonstrated the ability to work independently with minimal supervision and complete projects on schedule and on budget
• Analyze, organize, and problem solve frequently and efficiently
• Ability to communicate status and actions effectively
• Junior or Senior status working towards a four-year college degree is required.
• Required major(s) are Business, Project Management/Marketing, Manufacturing Engineering

The compensation range(s) identified below are a good faith estimate of the salary expected to be paid as performed from these locations. Actual salaries may vary based on a variety of factors including but not limited to skillset, experience, education and training; and other relevant business and organizational factors. Most candidates will start in the lower half of the range.

Compensation range: $18.25 - $23/hour depending on education experience

Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran