Associate Commercialization Manager, Fixtures

Work Mode: Hybrid

Location: Hybrid at Kohler, WI

Opportunity

Kohler Co. is looking for an Associate Product Manager – Fixtures, Commercialization with exceptional organization skills with a passion for innovation and new products to manage the commercialization process across the fixtures. The Associate Product Manager – Fixtures, Commercialization is responsible for leading a successful commercialization process and go-to-market strategy for new product launches. This involves managing prelaunch, at launch and postlaunch deliverables, cross-functional meetings, and execution alignment to ensure market readiness. Collaboration between cross-functional team members including product management, supply chain, marketing and training is vital to the success of this role. You will be joining a strong global brand committed to living on the leading edge in the design and technology of products.

The ideal candidate will exhibit the following:

• Initiative-taker with demonstrated leadership skills and strategic thinking.

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills

• Understands go to market strategy, new product development, forecasting, and product planning.

• Invest in building strong relationships.

• Excellent customer management and networking skills

• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

• Must have a full knowledge of PowerPoint, Excel, and Word

• A high degree of organization

• Exceptional critical thinking skills

• Displays initiative to find solutions and work effectively with all levels in the organization.

• Set strong example through work product, energy, attitude, and technical skills.

Specific Responsibilities

• Lead and drive the commercialization launch process, cross function alignment, and milestones to ensure success market launch.

• Collaborate with product management to develop product value proposition (PVP) and consumer value proposition (CVP) that informs messaging.

• Collaborate with product managers on go to market strategy for new product launches.

• Deliver business objectives for category including sales growth, new product vitality and market share growth.

• Schedule and lead cross functional commercialization meetings and associated go to market activities.

• Manage and align commercialization needs, timelines of assets and market activations with cross functional stakeholders.

• Create and communicate product overviews with key features, benefits, and differentiators.

• Own and communicate new product launch calendar.

• Collaborate with the channel and sales organizations on product needs, samples, and other requests to drive new product introductions.

• Partner with channel and demand on load in quantities and monthly forecast of new product launches

• Create internal and external communications highlighting new product launches and sales tools.

• 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 Management, Marketing or related field required

• 3-5 years of experience in Commercialization, Product Management, Product Marketing Channel Marketing or Brand Marketing

• Be strong on planning, detail and accuracy and a demonstrably creative thinker.

• Result driven and energetic with strong analytical and presentation skills.

• Must have a high sense of ownership & drive to move things forward.

• Demonstrated ability or track record of results.

• Must possess substantial skills in written and oral communication with all levels of Management and with outside contacts.

• Travel to trade shows, manufacturing plants, and customers as needed, approximately 25%.

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

Why Choose Kohler?

We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30,000 bold leaders across the globe, we’re driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives.

About Us

It is Kohler’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified applicants 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.