Product Management Specialist

Franklin Electric Co.; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Franklin Electric Co. is seeking a Product Management Specialist to support the product management team across lifecycle activities, including documentation, launches, and market analysis.

This role provides foundational exposure and room to grow into future product management opportunities. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, organize product information, assist with pricing reviews, and help implement AI-enabled tools to improve efficiency and decision-making within product

Qualifications

• Strong interest in product management and related disciplines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Curious, analytical mindset with desire to learn about customers, products, and markets.

Responsibilities

• Support Product Managers with initiatives, projects, and daily activities across the portfolio.
• Organize product information and maintain accurate records in company systems.
• Assist with product launches, updates, and lifecycle management.
• Prepare product literature, materials, and presentations for internal and external use.
• Gather stakeholder input to inform product decisions and pricing reviews.

Skills

Product management interest

Communication

Organization

Analytical mindset

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree (business/marketing/engineering/communications)

Job description

Product Management Specialist

Department: Sales / Marketing

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: US - Wisconsin - Madison

Reporting To: Allan Busch

Description

At Franklin Electric, Product Management plays a critical role in supporting the development, execution, and lifecycle management of products that serve our customers and markets. As a Product Management Specialist, you will provide administrative, operational, and project support to the Product Management team while gaining exposure to a broad range of product-related activities across the organization.

This position is well suited for an early-career professional who is detail-oriented, organized, eager to learn, and interested in supporting product strategy, product launches, market analysis, and cross-functional initiatives. The role is designed to provide foundational product management experience and serves as a potential development pathway toward future Product Management opportunities within Franklin Electric.

Key Responsibilities

Product Management Support and Execution

• Support Product Managers in executing product-related initiatives, projects, and day-to-day activities across the product portfolio.
• Assist with organizing product information, maintaining documentation, and ensuring accuracy of product records within company systems.
• Help coordinate activities related to product launches, product updates, and product lifecycle management.

Product Information and Communications

• Support the development and maintenance of product literature, brochures, specifications, presentations, and other customer-facing materials.
• Assist in preparing internal and external product communications, training materials, and presentation content.
• Ensure product information remains current, consistent, and accessible across relevant platforms and resources.

Market, Customer, & Business Insights

• Gather and organize information from Sales, Marketing, Customer Service, Operations, and other stakeholders to support product initiatives.
• Assist in collecting and analyzing customer, market, and competitive information to help inform product decisions.
• Support reporting activities by preparing project updates, summaries, and business insights for the Product Management team.
• Support special pricing requests and annual pricing review activities, including data collection, competitive pricing research, margin analysis, and preparation of pricing recommendations.

AI & Process Improvement Support

• Assist with Product Management initiatives involving artificial intelligence (AI) tools and emerging technologies.
• Support adoption of new tools and practices that enhance efficiency, information management, and decision-making.
• Product Management Specialist– Energy Systems
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Project Coordination
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support product-related projects and business initiatives.
• Coordinate project activities, meeting schedules, and follow-up actions to help ensure timely execution of initiatives.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to special projects, continuous improvement efforts, and other assignments as needed.

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

• Strong interest in product management, marketing, business, engineering, or related disciplines.
• Interest in and familiarity with AI-enabled tools and technologies is beneficial, with a willingness to learn and apply emerging AI capabilities to support product management processes and decision-making.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Curious, analytical mindset with a desire to learn about customers, products, and markets.
• Ability to gather and interpret information to support decision-making.
• Comfortable working collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrates initiative, attention to detail, and a willingness to take ownership of assigned tasks.
• Ability to present information effectively in small group settings.
• Proficient problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently while seeking guidance when needed.
• Demonstrates professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment when handling business information.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to AI tools, data analytics platforms, or technology solutions that support business processes, market analysis, or product management activities.
• Internship, co-op, campus leadership, or professional experience involving product management, marketing, sales support, engineering, project management, market research, or customer engagement.
• Experience using data to support recommendations and business decisions.
• Experience using business systems, databases, or CRM tools.
• Familiarity with data analysis and reporting tools.

Key Competencies

• Product Management Support
• Project Coordination
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Communication
• Business Analysis
• Market Research
• Customer Focus
• Product Information Management
• Data Analysis
• Problem Solving
• Organization & Planning
• Attention to Detail
• Learning Agility
• Initiative
• Continuous Improvement

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, Engineering, Communications, or a related field preferred.
• Associate degree with relevant experience will also be considered.
• Recent graduates and candidates with internship, co-op, or project experience are encouraged to apply.

Learning and Growth Opportunities

This position provides exposure to a wide range of product management and business activities, including:

• Product lifecycle management
• Product launch planning and execution
• Market and competitive analysis
• Customer and sales feedback analysis
• Product data management
• Cross-functional project coordination
• Product training and communication
• Business systems and product information management

The role offers opportunities to develop professional skills while contributing to product and business initiatives across the organization.