<p>Job Summary:</p> <p>The Associate Product Manager supports the development and execution of marketing strategies to achieve objectives in sales, profitability, and customer satisfaction. Working under the guidance of Product Managers and the Vice President, this role coordinates projects related to product development and maintenance. Responsibilities include managing the full product lifecycle, from defining market requirements and concept development to design, launch, and ongoing production for sustained profitability. Success in this role requires effective communication and collaboration within cross-functional teams, including Sales, Engineering, Customer Support, Quality, and Operations.</p> <p>Principle Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Strategic Planning and Roadmap Development</p> </li><li> <p>Contribute to long-term vision and strategy for electronic and mechanical product families through market research, segmentation, share estimates, and competitive analysis.</p> </li><li> <p>Define product roadmaps with prioritized development initiatives, resource requirements, and technical gap assessments.</p> </li><li> <p>Existing Product Portfolio Management</p> </li><li> <p>Partner with Sales to deliver timely customer proposals for modified product requests.</p> </li><li> <p>Monitor and analyze market trends and project activity to prepare accurate sales forecasts.</p> </li><li> <p>Apply data-driven methods to optimize the existing product portfolio based on market demand and growth opportunities.</p> </li><li> <p>Profitability</p> </li><li> <p>Conduct market assessments and develop competitive landscapes for pricing.</p> </li><li> <p>Develop and implement pricing strategies aligned with market opportunities.</p> </li><li> <p>Support productivity improvement projects to reduce costs and improve margins.</p> </li><li> <p>Team Collaboration and Customer Engagement</p> </li><li> <p>Work under the guidance of Product Managers to coordinate marketing activities that meet customer goals and drive sales growth.</p> </li><li> <p>Travel up to 10-15% to engage with customers, gather market insights, and support business objectives.</p> </li></ul> <p>Professional Experience/Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Marketing, or a related field (Master's degree or MBA preferred). </li><li>One to three years of experience in product management or technical sales/marketing within industrial or similar markets. </li><li>Preferred experience with fluid power or hydraulic instrumentation products (pressure, level, temperature, or flow) across multiple industries. </li><li>Knowledge of product design and manufacturing principles, bills of material, industrial marketing and sales practices, technical product applications, and customer service principles. </li><li>Experience working in or leading cross-functional teams. </li></ul> <p>Skills:</p> <ul> <li>Strong analytical and organizational capabilities. </li><li>Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. </li><li>Skilled in cross-functional collaboration across diverse environments and cultures. </li><li>Commitment to integrity and ethical standards. </li><li>Highly motivated, innovative, and detail-oriented. </li><li>Proficiency in IT tools and data analysis platforms. </li></ul> <p>Special Requirements:</p> <ul> <li>May be required to travel 10-15% on company business to interact with customers </li></ul> <p>About Barksdale</p> <p>Founded in 1949, Barksdale is a leading manufacturer of precision control products for industrial applications. As part of Crane Co.'s Process Flow Technologies segment, Barksdale specializes in solutions for pressure, temperature, level, and flow control. Our product portfolio includes switches, transducers, valves, regulators, and air suspension systems, serving demanding applications in oil & gas, transportation, and general industrial markets.</p> <p>With headquarters in Los Angeles, California, and operations in Germany, China, and India, Barksdale combines global reach with local expertise. Backed by Crane Co.'s resources and guided by a commitment to innovation and reliability, we deliver engineered solutions that help customers optimize performance and maintain safety in critical environments.</p> <p>For more information, visit www.barksdale.com.</p> <p>About Crane Co</p> <p>Crane Company (NYSE: CR) is a manufacturer of highly engineered industrial products. Founded in 1855, Crane provides products and solutions to customers in the aerospace, defense and space, chemical and petrochemical, water and wastewater, pharmaceutical, and general industrial end markets. The Company operates through two strategic growth platforms: Aerospace & Electronics and Process Flow Technologies. Crane has approximately 7,000 employees across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. For more information, visit www.craneco.com.</p> <p>Crane Co. reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of accountability and responsibility. These descriptions should not be considered to be all-inclusive listings of work requirements.</p> <p>Crane Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity characteristics or expression, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, or U.S. military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law, in recruiting, hiring, training and promoting.</p> <p>Salary range: $105,000 to $115,000 with 5% bonus potential. Several factors contribute to actual salary, including experience in a similar role or performing comparable job responsibilities, skills, training, and other qualifications. Compensation packages also include comprehensive benefits, 401K contribution and match, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement and more. Some roles may be eligible for participation in performance-based bonus programs</p> <p>This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.</p> <p>Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.</p>