Elkay
Product Category Director - Separation
Erie, PA · Director
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 29 days ago
Data VisualizationComplianceProduct ManagementSalesBusiness DevelopmentFinancial ModelingLeadershipCommunication
About the role
- Product Category Director - Separation 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.
- They are the driving force behind our superior quality, product ingenuity, and exceptional customer experience.
Responsibilities
- Formulate and deploy dual-pronged GTM strategies, balancing the long-cycle Specification Motion (driving Basis of Design with engineering firms) with the high-velocity Stocking Motion (targeting MRO service contractors).
- Establish and lead weekly, and monthly reporting cadences and visual management to maintain execution momentum and provide high-level updates to executive leadership.
- Manage category P&L and portfolio performance, utilize financial modeling and data visualization tools to monitor regional profitability and drive resource allocation.
- Lead the separation business development, partnering with the commercial team to forecast accurately and deliver on sales expectations.
- Design and execute pricing strategies, balancing competitive net-pricing and promotional incentives with margin mitigation to drive profitable growth
- Lead the end-to-end New Product Introduction process, managing the lifecycle from initial business case and concept through full commercial launch.
- Lead product innovation strategy in conjunction with Flow Systems product management and engineering departments, identifying product gaps and new opportunities within the separation business.
- Drive Separation specifications through tactical alignment with the specification team on targets and priorities, alongside strategic alignment with industry partners.
- Drive the continuous development and enhancement of customer-facing digital tools, including next-generation sizing tools, TCO/ROI calculators, and legacy crossover guides.
- Recruit, develop, and manage a high-performing commercial team consisting of National Sales Managers, Product Managers, and specialized Municipal Business Development Managers (BDMs).
Requirements
- Partner with product marketing teams to develop the required collateral and positioning of products within the sales channels.
- Bachelor's degree with a focus on Marketing, Engineering, Business, or related discipline required.
- Experience with water management and plumbing products.
Compensation
- Act as the primary owner for Annual Improvement Plans (AIP), leveraging X-Matrix, and the Zurn Business System (ZBS) to translate revenue targets into tactical, field-level workstreams.
- Competitive Salary
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Up to 3 weeks starting Vacation (may increase with tenure)
Company info
- 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.
- 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.
- If you're ready to join a company where what you do makes a difference and you have pride in the work you are doing, talk to us about joining the Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation family!
- If you are a current employee, please navigate here to apply internally.
- The Director of Separation is a leadership position responsible for the development and implementation of Separation product growth strategies in conjunction with the Flow Systems business unit leadership and product management teams.
- This strategic leader is responsible for indirectly driving sales growth through partnership and alignment with our commercial leaders and bringing forth market share gain opportunities with new and existing customers.
- Product Category Director - Separation
- Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is a thriving, values-driven company focused on doing the right things.
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