Product Specialist

About the Role

The Product Specialist supports the Senior Product Manager in the day-to-day execution of the product lifecycle. This role primarily focuses on supporting operational activities and gathering/analyzing data to assist in decision-making. This individual will utilize strong analytical and communication skills to support the execution of business unit strategies that contribute to brand loyalty, sales growth, and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design, development, tracking, and maintenance of competitive intelligence and market penetration databases
• Assist in managing the stage gate process for New Product Development (NPD) initiatives
• Gather and organize product requirements and contribute to the development of business case materials
• Support customer engagement efforts to collect feedback and identify product development opportunities
• Prepare and maintain NPD scorecards and supporting presentation materials for monthly reviews
• Develop and maintain dashboards to provide visibility into product performance and analytics
• Coordinate with Engineering and Product Development teams to support on-time and on-budget product launches
• Assist in developing financial projections and supporting growth plans for new product launches
• Support customer training sessions on product strategy and offerings
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support project and product initiatives
• Assist in the creation of product documentation and sales collateral for internal and external use
• Assume responsibility for other projects and duties as assigned by Senior Product Manager or Company management
• Responsibility directly tied to Watts Value (Integrity, Accountability, Continuous Improvement, Transparency)

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Less than 2 years of relevant experience in product development, marketing, or brand management, with a foundational understanding of commercial production, sales, and marketing
• Working knowledge of sales channels, including distribution, contractors, end users, and specifying engineers
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; experience with Access is a plus
• Ability to develop, track, and report on activities and performance to senior management
• Strong interpersonal skills, including problem-solving, decision-making, influencing, and change management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams
• Understanding of and adherence to applicable laws, codes, policies, regulations, and safety practices and procedures, as applicable

Working Conditions

• On-site at a manufacturing facility, primarily in an office environment.
• May be required to be present on the manufacturing floor and wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Must work in the office at the Fort Worth, TX location (Monday – Friday).

Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain seated at a desk or workstation for extended periods.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks like typing on a keyboard or using a mouse for extended periods.
• Ability to physically move around the office, organize or transport files, packages, or other office-related materials.
• Ability to read documents, use a computer, and perform data entry tasks.
• Ability to communicate clearly with management and coworkers.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment such as computers, printers, phones, and copiers.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry light objects.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (e.g., safety shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses).