Associate Product Manager

About Bray International Bray International is a leading provider of industrial valves, actuators, and related control products, offering innovative flow control solutions worldwide. As a privately-owned business with over 40 years of engineered excellence, Bray is known for its commitment to excellence, integrity, and collaboration. Join our team to become part of a dynamic, forward-thinking organization shaping the future of flow control solutions.

Position Overview:

The Associate Product Manager - Ball Valves supports the management and expansion of Bray's ball valve product line through disciplined product development, lifecycle support, and market‑driven analysis. This role works closely with Global Product Management, Sales, and Engineering leadership to help identify new product development and partnership opportunities, support projects through the Bray Product Development Process (PDP), and assist with sales, operational, and customer‑facing initiatives. The successful candidate will contribute through hands‑on execution, analysis, and cross‑functional coordination, helping ensure alignment between customer needs, product performance, and financial objectives while developing core product management capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

Product Development & Portfolio Management

• Screen and initiate new product development, extension, or partnership opportunities using the Bray Product Development Process (PDP).
• Provide project management leadership (or delegate as appropriate) for new product initiatives from concept through launch.
• Prepare and present monthly new product development executive summaries and project status reports.
• Conduct annual product reviews and develop strategic recommendations for the product line. Market & Customer Alignment
• Collect and analyze market, customer, and competitive data to ensure ongoing product‑line alignment with market needs.
• Act as a product‑line statesman with customers, representing Bray's technical and commercial interests.
• Serve as the central information clearinghouse for all product‑line knowledge, documentation, and updates. Sales Enablement & Training
• Develop, oversee, and deliver sales and product training programs globally.
• Establish and track annual product training goals.
• Prepare and coordinate product field notices and announcements in collaboration with the Global Marketing team. Technical & Operational Support
• Provide second‑level application support directly, or by routing issues to subject‑matter experts (SMEs).
• Identify and communicate technical support requirements to Operations related to the product line.
• Raise product knowledge levels across all departments, including Sales, Engineering, Operations, and Customer Service.

Core Competencies & Skills Required:

Experience:

• 3-7 years of experience in industrial products, valves, flow control.

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