Associate Software Product Manager

Why Badger Meter?

Badger Meter is a leading global water technology company, with a mission to preserve and protect the world’s most precious resource. For more than 100 years, cities and businesses have utilized our innovative and trusted solutions to enhance operational efficiency and conserve water while making it more affordable, clean and resilient. Just like every drop counts, at Badger Meter every employee counts because our contributions have a lasting impact on the world!

What You Will Contribute:

This position will be responsible for working under the direction of the marketing manager to support, develop and manage marketing analytics, competitive analysis, product planning, definition, pricing, forecasting, promotion, product life cycle management and annual operating plans.

• Coordinate with marketing manager to develop short and long range business plans for product lines consistent with market needs and corporate strategic plans.
• In conjunction with the marketing manager, support the development of product promotional items including trade shows, product literature, product training and product distribution plans to achieve Business Plan objectives for assigned products.
• Research competitive and market related material in support of developing marketing specifications for assigned products.
• As assigned by marketing manager, develop product pricing policies based on established gross margin objectives in support of margin improvement where necessary.
• Attend technical conferences and exhibits to maintain knowledge on available and competitive technology and for presenting papers and seminars as appropriate to promote products.
• Support product life cycle management as directed by the Marketing Manager including maintaining a complete understanding of the total and available market.
• Conduct tasks in accordance with applicable Badger Meter policies and procedures.
• Assist in the definition and communication of market and customer requirements through interaction with Project Teams, Business Teams, and other departments to maximize market success.
• Maintain full knowledge and understanding of competitive products and industry trends to support and develop competitive analysis and strategies for increasing revenue and margin.

Qualifications:

• 3- 5 years of experience
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Management, or Engineering
• Intermediate skill level for MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Familiar with agile scrum
• Ability to travel 20%

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Competitive Total Rewards at Badger Meter:

• Competitive Pay
• Annual Bonus
• Eligible for Annual Pay Increases
• Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage
• 15 days Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
• Two Ways to Save for Retirement: Badger Meter contributes 25 cents for every dollar you contribute to the plan, up to 7% of your eligible compensation. In addition to the match, the company will also contribute 5% of your eligible compensation to your Defined Contribution account on an annual basis. Additional access to a certified financial planner to help ensure your money is working for you, at no cost!
• Employer Paid benefits including: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Basic Group Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and more
• Educational Assistance – Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250
• Voluntary benefits including: Additional Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Accident and Critical Illness coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights regarding equal opportunity in employment by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster and the “EEO is the Law” poster supplement at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm

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