Location: Rosemont, IL 9399 W Higgins Rd Ste 1100 Rosemont, IL 60018, USA<h3>Responsibilities:</h3><ul><li>Own the lifecycle of assigned product offerings - including scope, design, implementation, and support.</li><li>Drive product adoption and own metrics/dashboards, cost-outs, and pricing to maintain health of product line and profitability.</li><li>Act as a liaison between engineering, sourcing, regulatory, operations and various field functions in product line sustaining activities across Culligan’s flagship product range including residential and standard commercial portfolios.</li></ul><h3>New Product Development and Commercialization:</h3><ul><li>Support the 3-year multi-generational product line roadmap for assigned product offerings.</li><li>Use voice of customer research to inform new product development decisions.</li><li>Work with engineering, finance, marketing and regulatory to develop business cases and product requirement documents for assigned new product development projects.</li><li>Own national product launches and commercialization for assigned products.</li><li>Manage project timelines with tight deadlines, from start to finish.</li><li>Work closely with the Regional Sales Managers, Regional Technical Advisors and New Product Task Force Teams to address specific product requests and issues.</li><li>Provide new product training through the New Dealer School and other regional dealer events.</li><li>Travel will be based on business needs - up to 10% of the time.</li></ul><h3>Requirements:</h3><ul><li>Bachelor's degree required. Engineering or Business major preferred.</li><li>3+ years of experience in Assistant Product Management function or similar roles.</li><li>Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Previous experience in the water treatment industry a plus, but not a requirement.</li><li>Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint).</li></ul><h3>Competencies:</h3><ul><li>Resourcefulness</li><li>Integrity</li><li>Organization/Planning</li><li>Initiative</li><li>Team Player</li><li>Judgment/Decision Making</li></ul>
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Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Please Note: HuFriedyGroup was divested from STERIS on May 31, 2024. We are currently in a transition period, working to re-establish our own HuFriedyGroup Careers site and job posting pages. Until the new site and pages are ready, career opportunities that are specific to jobs at HuFriedyGroup will continue to be published on the STERIS site. Our Talent Acquisition team will be working diligently to ensure a positive and seamless experience for our candidates.HuFriedyGroup is a leading manufacturer of dental instruments and infection prevention products. Our 10,000-plus products, hand-crafted by highly skilled artisans, are known for their precision, performance, longevity, reliability, and quality. To help dental professionals be The Best in Practice, HuFriedyGroup provides a unique combination of world class products, value-added services, clinical education, and dental community platforms that result in superior clinician performance and enhanced safety for dental professionals and their patients. Working at HuFriedyGroup is so much more than a job, as every employee has a part in driving and supporting the organization’s inspirational vision to be a global force in advancing dental performance through Best-In-Practice dentistry that improves lives around the world.<h3>Position Summary</h3>The primary focus for the Senior Product Manager is to achieve or exceed revenue and profitability objectives for the assigned product or category. This individual will support the development and implementation of the overall strategy for the assigned product category. The position is a mixture of downstream and upstream marketing with balanced focus on new product development and initiatives centered on marketing & sales strategies and execution. <h3>Duties</h3><ul><li>Work closely with the commercial team to increase product penetration & utilization through the development of tools and programs that provide a seamless approach to selling </li><li>Collaboratively identify issues, opportunities and associated strategies within assigned product areas through frequent conversations and interactions with Customers, sales management, Regional Account Managers, and Clinical Education Managers. </li><li>Drive, develop and deliver content used in sales meetings & training, national & regional conferences, events and webinars.</li><li>Communicate with field Sales team to assure awareness of product changes, pricing changes, new sales tools, corrective measures, etc.</li></ul>Leadership, Employee Development & Team Building<ul><li>Provide strong leadership to drive short and long-term product /procedural planning process within assigned areas to achieve corporate goals…</li><li>Select, manage, and develop a team of highly skilled Product Managers and Associate Product Managers (when direct reports are involved).</li><li>Win mind share with internal cross functional team members through a collaborative approach to identifying solutions based on data, building excitement and consensus specific to assigned product/procedural area to drive projects forward</li><li>Cultivate and utilize industry relationships to support Instrumentation product category Voice of Customer research and NPD.</li><li>Maintain cohesive Product Management approach to strategic issues across assigned product categories.</li></ul>Procedural & Product Planning<ul><li>Collaborate with sales and marketing leadership on the development/execution of action plans and new product launches including:<ul><li>Forecasting and financial planning/business case development</li><li>Market potential/opportunity and target share by product line</li><li>Needs based Customer segmentation</li><li>Value proposition creation</li><li>Competitive analysis</li><li>Understanding of market pricing by product line</li><li>Key issues and trends</li><li>Strategies to support sales execution</li><li>Product life cycle planning</li></ul></li><li>Drive planning and preparation for new product launches including forecasting, sales collateral, equipment evaluation requirements, pricing guidelines, and product training.</li><li>Identify, establish and maintain productive relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and key customers in the dental community .</li><li>Keep informed on current market trends and sales analysis to sharpen ability to plan, review, adjust and approve product/procedural plans, including the identification of future product development opportunities.</li><li>Provide pricing strategy stewardship within assigned product categories.</li></ul>Market Research & New Product Development<ul><li>Provide strong leadership in all phases of the stage gate process</li><li>Provide strong commercial and clinical voice of Customer supported recommendations for NPD based on qualitative and quantitative research.</li><li>Support cross-functional new product development teams with market objectives when completing documentation, feasibility testing, and risk analysis for new products and line extensions.</li><li>Drive planning and preparation for new product launches including forecasting, sales collateral, equipment evaluation requirements, pricing guidelines, and product training. </li><li>Review industry publications and practices to ensure products meet Customer needs and industry guidelines.</li></ul><h3>Required Experience</h3><ul><li>BA or BS degree required, with preference a in Marketing, Communications or a related field</li><li>MBA or Graduate / Advanced degree preferred</li><li>Minimum 10 years of relevant business experience</li><li>Minimum 7 years of experience in Marketing (dental or medical device product marketing experience preferred)</li><li>20-30% travel domestically and globally</li></ul>#LI-MM1#LI-Hybrid<h3>Preferred Experience</h3><ul><li>US and international experience helpful</li><li>Exhibit a strong sense of urgency for executing strategic plans and achieving product revenue goals</li><li>Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills</li><li>Fluent in Microsoft Office Applications </li></ul>What HuFriedyGroup Offers:The opportunity to join a company that will invest in you for the long-term. HuFriedyGroup couldn’t be where it is today without our incredible people. That’s why we share in our success together by rewarding you for your hard work. Hiring people who are in it for the long run with HuFriedyGroup is our ultimate goal. We do this by providing competitive salaries, healthcare benefits, tuition assistance, paid-time off, holidays, matching 401(k), annual merit, and incentive plans. Join us and help write our next chapter.Employees (and their families) may enroll in our company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, health savings account, voluntary benefits, supplemental life/AD&D plans and the company’s 401k plan. Employees are covered by an employee assistance program (also available to household members) and long-term disability. Full-Time Employees are also eligible for short-term disability. Full-time Employees will also receive Paid Time Off (PTO) based on years of service and paid Holidays. Part-time employees working 20 or more hours receive a pro-ration of the full-time PTO allocation and paid Holidays based on their standard hourly work week. Full-Time employees are eligible for four weeks of paid parental leave. Part-time employees also receive paid parental leave, pro-rated based on their standard hourly work week.HuFriedyGroup is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and the use of affirmative action programs to ensure that persons are recruited, hired, trained, transferred and promoted in all job groups regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state or local law. We are not only committed to this policy by our status as a federal government contractor, but also we are strongly bound by the principle of equal employment opportunity. Nearest Major Market: Chicago Job Segment: Senior Product Manager, Product Manager, Communications, Marketing Communications, Operations, Marketing 
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Please Note: HuFriedyGroup was divested from STERIS on May 31, 2024. We are currently in a transition period, working to re-establish our own HuFriedyGroup Careers site and job posting pages. Until the new site and pages are ready, career opportunities that are specific to jobs at HuFriedyGroup will continue to be published on the STERIS site. Our Talent Acquisition team will be working diligently to ensure a positive and seamless experience for our candidates.HuFriedyGroup is a leading manufacturer of dental instruments and infection prevention products. Our 10,000-plus products, hand-crafted by highly skilled artisans, are known for their precision, performance, longevity, reliability, and quality. To help dental professionals be The Best in Practice, HuFriedyGroup provides a unique combination of world class products, value-added services, clinical education, and dental community platforms that result in superior clinician performance and enhanced safety for dental professionals and their patients. Working at HuFriedyGroup is so much more than a job, as every employee has a part in driving and supporting the organization's inspirational vision to be a global force in advancing dental performance through Best-In-Practice dentistry that improves lives around the world.Position SummaryThe primary focus for the Senior Product Manager is to achieve or exceed revenue and profitability objectives for the assigned product or category. This individual will support the development and implementation of the overall strategy for the assigned product category. The position is a mixture of downstream and upstream marketing with balanced focus on new product development and initiatives centered on marketing & sales strategies and execution.DutiesMarketing Strategy Development, Execution & Program Management* Work closely with the commercial team to increase product penetration & utilization through the development of tools and programs that provide a seamless approach to selling* Collaboratively identify issues, opportunities and associated strategies within assigned product areas through frequent conversations and interactions with Customers, sales management, Regional Account Managers, and Clinical Education Managers.* Drive, develop and deliver content used in sales meetings & training, national & regional conferences, events and webinars.* Communicate with field Sales team to assure awareness of product changes, pricing changes, new sales tools, corrective measures, etc.Leadership, Employee Development & Team Building* Provide strong leadership to drive short and long-term product /procedural planning process within assigned areas to achieve corporate goals* Select, manage, and develop a team of highly skilled Product Managers and Associate Product Managers (when direct reports are involved).* Win mind share with internal cross functional team members through a collaborative approach to identifying solutions based on data, building excitement and consensus specific to assigned product/procedural area to drive projects forward* Cultivate and utilize industry relationships to support Instrumentation product category Voice of Customer research and NPD.* Maintain cohesive Product Management approach to strategic issues across assigned product categories.Procedural & Product Planning* Collaborate with sales and marketing leadership on the development/execution of action plans and new product launches including:* Forecasting and financial planning/business case development* Market potential/opportunity and target share by product line* Needs based Customer segmentation* Value proposition creation* Competitive analysis* Understanding of market pricing by product line* Key issues and trends* Strategies to support sales execution* Product life cycle planning* Drive planning and preparation for new product launches including forecasting, sales collateral, equipment evaluation requirements, pricing guidelines, and product training.* Identify, establish and maintain productive relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and key customers in the dental community .* Keep informed on current market trends and sales analysis to sharpen ability to plan, review, adjust and approve product/procedural plans, including the identification of future product development opportunities.* Provide pricing strategy stewardship within assigned product categories.Market Research & New Product Development* Provide strong leadership in all phases of the stage gate process* Provide strong commercial and clinical voice of Customer supported recommendations for NPD based on qualitative and quantitative research.* Support cross-functional new product development teams with market objectives when completing documentation, feasibility testing, and risk analysis for new products and line extensions.* Drive planning and preparation for new product launches including forecasting, sales collateral, equipment evaluation requirements, pricing guidelines, and product training.* Review industry publications and practices to ensure products meet Customer needs and industry guidelines.Required Experience* BA or BS degree required, with preference a in Marketing, Communications or a related field* MBA or Graduate / Advanced degree preferred* Minimum 10 years of relevant business experience* Minimum 7 years of experience in Marketing (dental or medical device product marketing experience preferred)* 20-30% travel domestically and globally#LI-MM1#LI-HybridPreferred Experience* US and international experience helpful* Exhibit a strong sense of urgency for executing strategic plans and achieving product revenue goals* Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills* Fluent in Microsoft Office ApplicationsWhat HuFriedyGroup Offers:The opportunity to join a company that will invest in you for the long-term. HuFriedyGroup couldn't be where it is today without our incredible people. That's why we share in our success together by rewarding you for your hard work. Hiring people who are in it for the long run with HuFriedyGroup is our ultimate goal. We do this by providing competitive salaries, healthcare benefits, tuition assistance, paid-time off, holidays, matching 401(k), annual merit, and incentive plans. Join us and help write our next chapter.Employees (and their families) may enroll in our company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, health savings account, voluntary benefits, supplemental life/AD&D plans and the company's 401k plan. Employees are covered by an employee assistance program (also available to household members) and long-term disability. Full-Time Employees are also eligible for short-term disability. Full-time Employees will also receive Paid Time Off (PTO) based on years of service and paid Holidays. Part-time employees working 20 or more hours receive a pro-ration of the full-time PTO allocation and paid Holidays based on their standard hourly work week. Full-Time employees are eligible for four weeks of paid parental leave. Part-time employees also receive paid parental leave, pro-rated based on their standard hourly work week.HuFriedyGroup is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and the use of affirmative action programs to ensure that persons are recruited, hired, trained, transferred and promoted in all job groups regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state or local law. We are not only committed to this policy by our status as a federal government contractor, but also we are strongly bound by the principle of equal employment opportunity.Req ID: 43491Job Category: Marketing/CommunicationsDes Plaines, IL, US, 60018STERIS SustainabilityLife at STERIS

Job Summary: The Product Manager is a key leader within the Product Management function, supporting the Electromagnetic Clutches & Brakes (ECB) product group within the Industrial Powertrain Solutions segment. This role will lead a team of 4-6 Product Management professionals located across multiple sites in North America to provide differentiated service to top customers as well as drive scalable business through distribution partners. Frequent collaboration with colleagues to drive these results in other regions will be required. Significant interaction is also expected with the Sales teams to enable growth to key customers and markets, Engineering & Global Product Management to optimize the portfolios manufactured at the sites, and Manufacturing to ensure timely deliveries to customers. The role will be expected to drive toward revenue and profit targets by building the connection between our operations and customers. Location and Travel: This is a hybrid role based in the areas of Milwaukee WI, Columbia City IN, or Chicago IL Travel Requirement : With multi-site responsibilities this role will travel monthly to other Regal Rexnord (RRX) sites in the Midwest and Northeast. Travel to customers and to global sites as required. Key Responsibilities: Manage a team of Product Managers who are responsible for products manufactured at their sites to achieve goals of product growth and profitability, using tools including; value engineering exercises, asset management (inventory, capacity, where made), new product introductions, product portfolio, promotion (PR, sales collateral, trade shows, trade associations, advertising) and target customer sales efforts. Lead this team to gather, analyze, and communicate the technical and commercial needs of customers, serving as the primary point of escalation for critical customer-related issues. Maintain and share in-depth product knowledge and clear understanding of which individual product capabilities, functions and features are important and to which customers Lead project managementon programs required to support multi-national customers and industries including sales activities, engineering activities, logistics activities and quotation and launching of major programs Builds strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to understand priorities, support our roadmap and implement product and service solutions Works closely with the appropriate sales and marketing teams, as well as engineering and manufacturing, to keep all informed on pertinent market and product activities and trends at key customers, including; current and future projects, new or modified product needs, competitive activity, real market pricing, technology and product trends. Manage the implementation of market-based pricing strategy to customers and distribution partners to drive margin attainment, including negotiation of commercial agreements with select customers Influence product and market strategic decisions such as channels to utilize, specific product requirements (features, benefits, costs, technical), desired brand and pricing. Drive change and continuous improvement to ensure long term health of the product portfolio. Ensure coordination and transfer of technology across manufacturing plants and technical organization world-wide. Responsible for all commercial activities including pricing, quotations, NDAs, warranties, terms and conditions of sale and delivery and lead time requirements. Apply corporate policies governing the authorization and approval of contracts, quotations, and other commercial transactions. Maintains efficient and secure processes related to documents, drawings, intellectual property, customer prototype product orders, product realization, cost estimates, quotes, customer contracts, and other commercial documents. Collaborate with counterparts managing additional sites in other product groups or regions to navigate the complexity of a business with global operations and customers Education and Experience Requirements Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, operations, supply chain or equivalent 5 years of Product Management and/or Commercial Operations experience in industrial manufacturing required 3 years of direct customer experience in a highly matrixed environment required Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% domestic. Global travel as needed. Proven people leadership competencies required, direct people management desired. Experience with data management and analytics (Excel, PowerBI, ERP and CRM systems preferred) Basic competence with business finance concepts (margin, cost accounting, etc.) LI-HYBRID Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA) Paid Time Off and Holidays 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance Paid Leaves Tuition Assistance About Regal Rexnord Regal Rexnord is a $6.5B publicly held global industrial manufacturer with 30,000 associates around the world who help create a better tomorrow by providing sustainable solutions that power, transmit and control motion. The Company's electric motors and air moving subsystems provide the power to create motion. A portfolio of highly engineered power transmission components and subsystems efficiently transmits motion to power industrial applications. The Company's automation offering, comprised of controls, actuators, drives, and precision motors, controls motion in applications ranging from factory automation to precision control in surgical tools. The Company's end markets benefit from meaningful secular demand tailwinds, and include factory automation, food & beverage, aerospace, medical, data center, warehouse, alternative energy, residential and commercial buildings, general industrial, construction, metals and mining, and agriculture. Regal Rexnord is comprised of three operating segments: Industrial Powertrain Solutions, Power Efficiency Solutions, and Automation & Motion Control. Regal Rexnord has offices and manufacturing, sales and service facilities worldwide. For more information, including a copy of our Sustainability Report, visit RegalRexnord.com. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Regal Rexnord is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, national origin, marital status, citizenship status (unless required by the applicable law or government contract), disability or protected veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Regal Rexnord is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to building a team that represents diverse and inclusive backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email RecruitingRegalRexnord.com. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail RecruitingRegalRexnord.com. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters Notification to Agencies : Please note that Regal Rexnord Corporation and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("Regal Rexnord") do not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement or similar contract and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, Regal Rexnord will not consider or approve payment to any third-parties for hires made.

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