Product Specialist (1155058)

The Judge Group; Walker (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

PTO and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Life, disability insurance

Job summary

The Judge Group in Walker, MI is seeking a Product Specialist to support sales, marketing, and analytics across multiple product lines. You will work with cross-functional teams to drive product development, launches, and lifecycle management.

The role emphasizes field research, competitive intelligence, and hands-on technical documentation, with opportunities for growth in a collaborative environment. Travel up to 30% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or related field.
• 2–3 years of product management, product support, or technical marketing experience.
• Strong mechanical and technical understanding of industrial products.
• Familiarity with ERP/PLM systems and MS Office; data analysis skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% (domestic/international).

Responsibilities

• Market Research & VOC: conduct field visits and capture VOC data for product development.
• Competitive Intelligence: maintain market intel on trends, share, and competitors.
• Commercial & Launch Support: assist with product launch materials and digital updates.
• Technical Documentation: develop user manuals, guides, and videos.
• Product Ownership & Strategy: own select product lines and lifecycle management.
• Reporting & Analysis: generate marketing and performance reports; basic profitability.
• Sales Enablement: support quotes, sample requests, and technical support.

Skills

Market research

VOC data

Cross-functional collaboration

Product ownership & strategy

Sales enablement

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

ERP/PLM systems

Microsoft Office

Data analysis tools

Job description

Location: Walker, MI

Salary: $70,000.00 USD Annually - $90,000.00 USD Annually

Description

Product Specialist

Job Summary A leading manufacturer is seeking a Product Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide sales, marketing, and analytical support across various product lines. This role involves participating in a wide array of commercial initiatives and managing continuous improvement efforts. Prior experience in product support or product management within a technical or manufacturing environment is highly valued.

We offer a collaborative, growth-oriented work environment dedicated to employee well-being, innovation, and operational excellence.

Compensation & Schedule

• Target Salary Range: $70,000 – $90,000+ (commensurate with experience, skills, and qualifications)
• Department: Commercial / Marketing
• Location: Michigan Region

Responsibilities

• Market Research & VOC: Conduct field visits and engage directly with clients to capture Voice of Customer (VOC) data to inform product development and specifications.
• Competitive Intelligence: Maintain market intelligence databases, evaluating industry trends, market share, and competitor positioning.
• Commercial & Launch Support: Assist with the development, execution, and updating of product launch materials, promotional content, and digital updates in alignment with overall brand strategy.
• Technical Documentation: Collaborate with internal communications teams to gather expertise for user manuals, instruction guides, and instructional videos.
• Product Ownership & Strategy: Maintain ownership over select product lines, contributing to strategy development, pricing recommendations, and life-cycle management.
• Reporting & Analysis: Generate regular marketing and performance reports, including basic financial analysis and line-item profitability assessments.
• Sales Enablement: Provide tactical support to sales and operations teams, including issuing quotes, preparing sample requests, and delivering technical support.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field required. Relevant professional certifications are a plus.
• Experience: Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in product management, product support, or a technical marketing function.
• Technical Aptitude: Strong mechanical and technical understanding of industrial products and applications.
• Software Proficiency: Familiarity with business systems (ERP/PLM systems) and strong proficiency with office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and data analysis tools.
• Communication & Collaboration: Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with a proven track record of working effectively in a cross-functional environment.
• Independence: Self-motivated with the ability to take personal ownership of projects and drive results with minimal oversight.
• Travel & Environment: Comfortable with up to 30% travel (including potential domestic and international trips) and occasional exposure to active industrial or site conditions during field visits.

Benefits Package

We offer a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits program, including:

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision coverage starting on day one
• 401(k) retirement plan with competitive company matching
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid company holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development assistance
• Life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance coverage