Product Manager at Krausz headquarters
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Summary/Objective:
The product manager is responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining company product lines mainly for Europe and the Israeli market though territories may change based on company strategic focus.
This position works closely with engineering, sales, marketing, customer service and operations to ensure continuity in product offering and company goals. It fosters and directs the implementation of measures to ensure products satisfy customer expectations. The product manager is also responsible for adhering to and promoting the company values by performing duties in a manner that are consistent with being a team leader and supports the continued growth of the company.
Essential Functions:
The following statements describe the principal functions of this job and its scope of responsibility but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties assigned, including working in other functional areas to cover absences or relief to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.
To be the ultimate source of technical support for Krausz products.
Full ownership on Krausz current products – review sales, maintain competitiveness and profitability.
Full ownership on Krausz new product development from ideation to full execution of mass production.
End of life of un-profitable products
Analyze competitors including product offerings, financial performance, and market share gains/losses.
Manage and communicate technical sales information and product changes both internally and externally.
Develop, maintain and update Krausz product roadmap, idea bank and innovation plan, to support annual corporate strategy, maximizing revenue, profit and customer satisfaction.
Provides direction for development, product changes and product promotions, including development feasibility, specifying components, packaging, pricing, catalog and sell sheet copy, training aides & new product stock availability.
Manage and communicate technical sales information and product changes both internally and externally.
Relative to the water distribution repair market, perform pricing and competitive analysis by customer channel and recommend strategies to improve market position, improve quality or reduce costs.
Participates in creating, maintaining and updating annual forecasts.
Develops and maintains product database with product specifications.
Reviews compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Leads review to determine commercial viability of products, resource requirements and potential risks.
Reporting to: VP Projects

Team player Problem Solving/Analysis Technical Capacity Communication Proficiency Personal Effectiveness/Credibility Time Management Presentation Skills