Associate Product Manager
The Company
Zurn 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.
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The Product Specialist II for the Drinking Water business unit supports the execution and management of Zurn Elkay’s drinking water product portfolio strategy for assigned product categories- including bottle fillers, drinking fountains, coolers, smart water technologies, and related solutions. This role works cross-functionally with marketing, engineering, sales, operations, and customer experience teams to ensure products meet customer needs, deliver differentiated value, and achieve financial and strategic objectives.
The ideal candidate is analytically driven, detail-oriented, and passionate about solving customer problems through innovative water solutions.
Reports to: Product Manager
Key Focus Areas
Product Development & Lifecycle Management
- Assist and/or lead new product development projects within a cross-functional environment, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to customer requirements.
- Author and maintain product requirements, feature definitions, and user experience specifications.
- Support business case development and positioning strategies.
- Assist with SKU rationalization, cost-reduction initiatives, and end-of-life planning.
- Maintain accurate product data, documentation, and timelines across internal systems.
Market & Competitive Analysis
- Conduct market research and voice-of-customer activities to identify trends, user needs, and market opportunities.
- Deliver comprehensive competitive assessments, including SWOT analysis, pricing performance and other benchmarking to inform product strategy.
- Monitor product performance, customer feedback, and market shifts to recommend enhancements or new product concepts.
Commercialization & Go-to-Market
- Support go-to-market deliverables, including pricing, packaging, and collateral development with coordination and Marketing and Sales Enablement teams.
- Develop and deliver training materials for internal stakeholders, sales representatives, and customers to strengthen technical product knowledge and confidence.
General Product Management
- Monitor product performance metrics—including revenue, margin, cost, quality, and customer satisfaction.
Skills & Competencies
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Marketing, or related field.
- 1–3 years of experience in product management, marketing, engineering, or a related commercial/technical role (internships included).
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
- Strong technical acumen with the ability to push cross-functional partners to innovate.
- Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and data-analysis tools.
- Familiarity with product development processes (Agile, Stage-Gate, or similar).
- Experience working with customer research, pricing analysis, or product lifecycle management tools.
Total Rewards & Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance
- Matching 401(k) Contribution
- Health Savings Account
- Educational Reimbursement
- Matching Gift Program
Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran
Total Rewards and Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance
- Matching 401(k) Contribution
- Health Savings Account
- Up to 3 weeks starting Vacation (may increase with tenure)
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Annual Bonus Eligibility
- Educational Reimbursement
- Matching Gift Program
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan – purchase company stock at a discount!
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Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran