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Cleaver-Brooks

Product Manager

Cleaver-Brooks, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, 53244

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Product Manager – Cleaver‑Brooks – Milwaukee, WI Cleaver Brooks is looking for a Product Manager to join our team in Milwaukee, WI. The Product Manager is pivotal in driving sales by modernizing our existing product portfolio to meet and exceed market expectations. The successful candidate will work closely with research and development, manufacturing, our sales representatives, and customers, with a focus on increasing sales in this sector. This position is ideal for a self‑motivated individual with an entrepreneurial spirit who thrives in a technical leadership role and is committed to achieving sales targets.

Salary estimation may or may not align with our organization’s pay philosophy. Apply to connect with a Talent Acquisition Partner who can provide you more details!

Essential Functions:

Develop and execute strategies to increase sales of Cleaver‑Brooks products within our representative channels. Maintain a product sales pipeline and increase win‑rate to gain market share within the given market segment.

Develop and manage product P&L strategy for the assigned products.

Work with manufacturing and engineering to ensure market expectations are being met for quality, lead‑time, documentation, product features, and margin.

Identify and engage key stakeholders at the end user, contractor, and engineering levels, providing sales and technical support to specify our products for both replacement and new construction markets.

Conduct technical seminars and "lunch & learn" sessions at engineering firms to get Cleaver‑Brooks products specified.

Provide technical training to internal and external sales and service teams to ensure product acceptance in the market.

Collaborate with National Sales Managers, strategic account managers, and sales teams in preparing quotes, following up on leads, and negotiating contracts to close sales.

Provide virtual and on‑site support for boiler system designs, addressing customer complaints or system malfunctions to help quickly resolve customer issues.

Regularly visit established accounts and qualify new accounts, maintaining a strong presence in the assigned region.

Manage customer database effectively, ensuring regular contact with major accounts.

Attend trade shows and other events as required to promote Cleaver‑Brooks products and services.

Complete tasks within the budget allocated for travel and entertainment.

Basic Requirements: Education:

Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related field required.

Experience:

Minimum of 5 years of experience in sales, with a preference for experience in the industrial equipment, HVAC or construction industry.

Strong knowledge of the sales process and ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.

Technical knowledge in heating, ventilation, and fluid mechanics is highly advantageous.

Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, and strong interpersonal skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Ability to work independently; managing priorities effectively.

Willingness to travel approximately 25% of the time.

Strong organizational skills and a methodical approach to work.

Self‑motivated with a strong sales aptitude and a willingness to learn and grow.

Travel Requirements:

25% domestic and international travel; tradeshows, visiting customers, visiting Sales Representatives, etc. Weekends while uncommon, may be required occasionally.

Benefits of Being a Cleaver‑Brooks Employee:

Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, maternity support program, discounted virtual physician visits, voluntary medical benefits (Critical Illness, Hospital Care, and Accidental Injury), FSA, HSA, life insurance, short term and long term disability.

Cash matching 401(k) plan.

Employee assistance program (EAP).

Employee discount program.

Tuition assistance.

Paid time off and 11 paid holidays.

Who is Cleaver‑Brooks:

Cleaver‑Brooks is the market leader in providing fully integrated boiler and burner systems. We lead the boiler/burner industry due to our unmatched distribution network’s ability to deliver the knowledge, service, training, and support that are essential to long‑term performance. Our customers will tell you that we are the only equipment provider that manufactures boilers, burners, controls, and a full array of ancillary and aftermarket products. They will also mention that our unique single‑source capability means that we can deliver fully integrated boiler room solutions that reduce overall costs and optimize space. It is our focus on products that deliver the most efficient, reliable, safe, and environmentally sustainable solutions that differentiate us in the marketplace. Cleaver‑Brooks continues a 90+ year legacy of providing the customers we serve with extraordinary products designed to deliver unsurpassed performance through the power of commitment.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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