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Associate Product Manager - Wellness

Work Mode: Hybrid

Location:  Kohler, WI 

Opportunity

The Associate Product Manager – Wellness supports the overall category strategy and goals, leading development and execution of new products, portfolio management and commercialization of product launches.  The Associate Product Manager is responsible for benchmarking, defining customer requirements, pre-post launch deliverables and execution alignment to ensure a successful market launch.  Cross-functional collaboration with team members including engineering, program management, sourcing, industrial design, supply chain, marketing, sales, and creative will be vital in the success of this role.  This individual is highly entrepreneurial, a community connector, works well with ambiguity, demonstrates passion for the vision and willing to do all it takes to win in an agile organization to develop, launch and expand the brand.

The ideal candidate will exhibit the following:

• Strong interest in analytics, problem-solving and organizational skills
• A curious, customer focused approach
• High-level storytelling and presentation/communication skills
• Self starter, leads by example through work product, energy, attitude, and technical skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously

Specific Responsibilities

• Serve as a brand ambassador. Live and breathe delighting the customer throughout the customer journey, product development and lifecycle across channels
• Develop a complete understanding of the customer, industry, and competitive landscape including innovation, products, pricing, trends, and market share.
• Deliver business objectives for category including sales growth, new product vitality and market share
• Lead analysis to develop insights, formulate, test hypothesis and present recommendations.  Constantly evaluate market conditions, taking appropriate action to enhance ideal brand experience and competitive position
• Manage performance dashboards, new product communications and commercialization timelines of key assets with channel, campaign, supply chain, and Tech Comm
• Build strong collaborative partnerships with cross-functional team members to successfully develop and launch new products and innovate in product and process
• Be agile, leveraging data to quickly iterate product solutions and lead marketing planning and execution.  Give guidance and direction to the development of general plans, budgets and strategies; assess the effectiveness of performance of programs
• Partner with channel and supply chain on load in quantities and monthly forecast of new product launches. Collaborate with the channel and sales organizations on product needs, samples, and other requests to drive new product introductions
• Identify, develop, maintain, and leverage strategic business relationships and networking opportunities with customers, product development teams and stakeholders that can contribute to the development of new product and business ideas
• Demonstrate competency in the following: Drive Continuous Improvement, Set High Standards of Performance, Focus on the End Customer, and Build Trust

Skills/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• 3 years’ experience in product, brand or channel marketing or related field preferred
• MBA preferred
• Strong analytical and presentation skills, detail oriented, energetic and results-driven
• Experience in consumer marketing, Wellness or Plumbing industries, exposure to product development, business development or ability to quickly learn

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Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

The salary range for this position is $87,450 - $111,100. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location.  Available benefits include medical, dental, vision & 401k.

Why Work at Kohler Co.?

Kohler Co.'s mission is to contribute to a higher level of gracious living for those who are touched by our products and services. We understand that it takes investment in our associates’ development to make that happen.  So, we offer ongoing investment in each individual’s personal development and the opportunity to collaborate with others across functions and roles at Kohler.  

In addition to the investment in your development, Kohler offers a benefits package including a competitive salary, health, vision, dental, 401(k) with company matching, and more!

About Us

Beyond the competitive benefits and compensation, Kohler proudly offers a rich history, steeped in creativity and a commitment to our associates and communities.  We invite you to learn more about our culture and company at www.kohlercompany.com.

It is Kohler’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified personnel in all job classifications without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.  If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact kohlerjobs@kohler.com.  Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.  

We invite you to learn more about equal employment opportunity by reviewing the Federal EEO is the Law and the EEO is the Law Supplement .