Associate Product Manager

Description The Associate Product Manager supports product planning, delivery, and positioning throughout the product lifecycle under the direction of Product Managers. The role gathers and analyzes input from customers, market research, and internal stakeholders, and supports product strategies, roadmaps, business cases, pricing, and commercialization. Final approval of product decisions remains with Product Managers and appropriate leadership. Requirements Key Responsibilities: Support and maintain established Product Management processes, including business cases, project charters, product strategies, product hierarchy, and ERP product information. Gather market, customer, cost, and competitive inputs for business cases for new product proposals and assist Product Managers in preparing proposals and recommendations for management review. Assist Product Managers and Engineering in defining product requirements and specifications, including feature sets, production volumes, and cost targets. Collect and analyze information supporting pricing decisions, including customer value, raw material costs, overhead, supply chain constraints, and competitor pricing to support Product Managers and Sales Directors in developing pricing strategies. Coordinate assigned elements of internal and external product launch plans. Assist in developing and reviewing product collateral including product presentations, case studies, value propositions, whitepapers, and product data sheets. Support cross-functional cost-reduction initiatives, sourcing strategies, and continuous improvement initiatives by collecting data, documenting opportunities, tracking actions, and analyzing potential product and profitability impacts. Preferred Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities: Associate's or bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Marketing, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience. Experience in product management, sales, marketing, application engineering, project coordination, or another relevant business or technical function. Familiarity with product development processes, product lifecycle management, or project management. Experience performing market research, competitive analysis, pricing analysis, or financial analysis. Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and develop recommendations. Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across departments. Reasonable accommodations provided for disabled individuals to foster success in essential functions. Hotstart, Inc. is a world-leading manufacturer of industrial engine preheating systems and thermal management products. Established in 1942 and ISO 9001 certified, we have grown to over 250 employees in a modern manufacturing facility. The company provides a strong benefit package highlighted by premium-free family medical, dental, vision and life insurance, 401(k) with contribution matching and profit sharing, and educational assistance. Email resume to careers@hotstart.com or apply at www.hotstart.com on the Careers tab ~ Drug-free/EEO~ M/F/Veteran/Disability.