Product Specialist

Tennant Company; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 58,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Medical plan options

Paid vacation

Holidays: 8 company + 3 personal

Dental and vision

Wellness rewards

Disability and life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Tennant Company, based in Minnesota, is seeking a Product Specialist to support lifecycle management and development of its product portfolio. The role collaborates with Senior Portfolio Manager and cross-functional teams to analyze market opportunities, support new product initiatives, and drive growth and profitability.

The position is an early-career role designed to expose the candidate to product strategy, market analysis, portfolio management, pricing, customer insights, and new product

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
• 3 years of professional experience in Product Management, Marketing, or related business functions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other business software tools.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Preferred experience in manufacturing or B2B industries.
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP.

Responsibilities

• Support Product Managers in managing products throughout their lifecycle from concept through end-of-life.
• Assist with product portfolio reviews, lifecycle planning, and SKU rationalization activities.
• Coordinate product changes, enhancements, quality improvements, and discontinuation activities.
• Maintain product data, specifications, and portfolio documentation.
• Respond to product-related inquiries from sales and commercial teams.
• Conduct market research and competitive benchmarking.
• Monitor industry trends, customer requirements, and emerging technologies.
• Gather and analyze customer feedback and VOC insights.
• Assist in identifying growth opportunities, competitive threats, and portfolio gaps.
• Assist in gathering customer and market requirements.
• Participate in product validation, launch planning, and commercialization activities.
• Support product launch activities, training initiatives, and sales enablement programs.
• Partner closely with Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Finance, Operations, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams.
• Participate in product reviews, project meetings, and strategic planning discussions.
• Support execution of product management processes and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build strong working relationships across global and regional teams.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Excel/PowerPoint

Cross-functional collab

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

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Product Specialist

Pay: $58,000 - $87,000

With more than $1B in revenue, Tennant Company is a globally recognized leader in the cleaning equipment industry. For the past 150 years, we have been passionate about developing and manufacturing innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers. At Tennant Company, we are committed to stewardship and creating a cleaner, safer and healthier world. With manufacturing, operations and sales, service, and support functions across the globe, your journey at Tennant can take you places you never expected.

The Product Specialist supports the development, execution, and lifecycle management of Tennant's product portfolio. This role works closely with the Senior Portfolio Manager and cross-functional stakeholders to analyze market opportunities, support new product development initiatives, monitor business performance, and execute product strategies that drive growth and profitability.

The Product Specialist is an early-career role designed to develop future product leaders by providing exposure to product strategy, market analysis, portfolio management, pricing, customer insights, and new product development. The successful candidate will be highly analytical, collaborative, and motivated to learn within a global industrial manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Product Lifecycle Management

• Support Product Managers in managing products throughout their lifecycle from concept through end-of-life.
• Assist with product portfolio reviews, lifecycle planning, and SKU rationalization activities.
• Coordinate product changes, enhancements, quality improvements, and discontinuation activities.
• Maintain product data, specifications, and portfolio documentation.
• Respond to product-related inquiries from sales and commercial teams.
• Conduct market research and competitive benchmarking.
• Monitor industry trends, customer requirements, and emerging technologies.
• Gather and analyze customer feedback and Voice of Customer (VOC) insights.
• Assist in identifying growth opportunities, competitive threats, and portfolio gaps.

New Product Development

• Assist in gathering customer and market requirements.
• Participate in product validation, launch planning, and commercialization activities.
• Support product launch activities, training initiatives, and sales enablement programs.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Finance, Operations, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams.
• Participate in product reviews, project meetings, and strategic planning discussions.
• Support execution of product management processes and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build strong working relationships across global and regional teams.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
• 3 years of professional experience in Product Management, Marketing, or related business functions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other business software tools.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship or professional experience within manufacturing, industrial equipment, durable goods, or B2B industries.
• Experience with data analysis, business intelligence, or financial modelling.
• Exposure to product development, customer research, or market analysis.
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP.
• Project management experience through coursework, internships, or previous roles.

Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. Tennant Co. reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualifications of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity. The salary range reflects both entry into the role and future growth. Total Compensation = Base Salary + Benefits

Benefits = A comprehensive benefits package including multiple medical plan options, 401(k) with a 100% match up to 6%, paid vacation time, 8 paid company holidays and 3 personal holidays dental and vision coverage, wellness rewards, robust family support programs, company‑paid disability and life insurance, and a full Employee Assistance Program.

Defining Our Employee Value Proposition

At Tennant Company, we…

Discoverfulfilling work with opportunities for growth and meaningful recognition.
Drivethe quality and innovation our customers rely on in our products and services.
Connectwith people who care about each other, ourbrandsand our communities.

These are the principles that define how our employees experience Tennant Company, make Tennant a great place to grow your career, and are at the core of our legacy and future.Together, they serve as guideposts for working with our customers, our partners and one another.

Begin your journey with us. Let's reinvent how the world cleans.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Tennant Company is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made on the basis of individual skill, ability, reliability, productivity, and other factors important to performance. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or any other basis protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.