Product Specialist

With a purpose to make tomorrow a little bit better than today for each other, our customers, and our communities, Ascentek provides an environment where you can love what you do and be your best every day. What you will enjoy by being a part of a 2025 USA Great Place to Work certified company: A position that is: Salary, Full time, Mon-Fri Medical Plan options, including fertility coverage and free mental health and telehealth coverage Dental and Vision Insurance FSA/HSA options Paid parental leave Company-provided short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance Supplemental Insurances, including accident, critical illness, hospital, and supplemental life insurance 401(k) with a generous company match Pet Insurance Benefits Tuition reimbursement 21 Paid Days Off 7 Paid Holidays Short-term Incentive Plan (STIP), ask your Talent Partner for detailsDress For Your Day (casual dress environment)Paid comprehensive on-the-job trainingCompany phone providedCompany computer providedCareer advancement opportunities Ascentek produces high-performance lubricants and fluids for today’s world leaders in powersports, outdoor power equipment, industrial, marine and heavy equipment engine manufacturing, as well as customers in automotive, fleet and manufacturing-use settings. At Ascentek, our Product Management team is responsible for the 4Ps (product, price, place, promotion) of the lubricants, fluids, hard parts and services that support those customers, with our products at the center of what we do. The Product Specialist (PS) will drive the quoting, commercialization and product management processes of the Product Management team. The PS will also maintain knowledge surrounding their segment’s applicable economic, market and product trends to support New Product Development, pricing reviews, etc. and will support enterprise-level projects. ESSENTIAL DUTIES And RESPONSIBILITIES Segment Performance Maintains knowledge within the lubricants/fluids, equipment/hard parts and/or services area for their assigned segment(s); potential segment assignments include:Automotive, Fleet, Heavy Duty/Agriculture and Outdoor Power EquipmentIndustrial, Specialty, Chemicals, Environmental and Hard PartsPowersports and MarineSupports account- and segment-specific projects such as new fluid development, product marketing, training, category management, channel & competitive analysis, etc. Product Lifecycle Management Works cross-functionally to build and own the Finished Part Document (FPD) process, updates and maintenanceDevelops Bills of Materials (BOMs) and quotation forms as part of the New Product Development (NPD) process for new business opportunities and new product commercialization’s; partners with the Product Management Team, National / Regional Sales Teams and othersReviews and analyzes SKU-level cost and price data to manage customer pricing and maintain and improve overall segment profitabilitySubmits New Item Setup (NIS) forms and Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) with extreme attention to detail and accuracy, to create and maintain product dataManages slow-moving and obsolete inventory in partnership with National / Regional Sales Teams and Product Management including runout plans and product disposal submissionsWorks cross-functionally with internal departments (e.g., Sales, Supply Chain, Marketing) to manage the product lifecycle and achieve business objectives Other Maintains applicable Product Management Team files and file structure, including account dashboards and customer foldersActs as the subject matter expert (SME) of select core processes (e.g., new product commercialization, new item setup, etc.) and owns their overall performance and continuous improvementSupports enterprise-level projects and initiatives that may or may not be directly tied to the operations of the Product Management teamMust be able to travel to customer and industry specific events via air or ground transportation; travel up to 5% of timeOther duties as requested Education 4-year degree with a focus in marketing, product management or related field Experience And/or Training 0-3+ years related job experience; emphasis in project management a plus Requires the ability to use a personal computer and is proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel (minimum intermediate), Word and PowerPoint License/ Certification Valid driver’s license Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Demonstrated self-starter who can work independently and has the ability to lead without authorityHigh degree of self-accountability, punctuality, accuracy and reliabilityWorks well in ambiguous situations with the competency to develop and improve processesRequires excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate throughout the organization, with customers and with other external business contactsRequires comprehensive analytical skillsRequires strong attention to detail and organizational skills Physical, Mental, Environmental Demands Frequently sit, stand, talk/hear, and use hands to handle objects, tools, or controlsOccasionally lift/move up to 40 poundsRequires sound reasoning and decision-making skills to analyze mathematical data, complex processes/procedures, and narrativesHybrid office/remote environment, with a minimum of three days per week in the office or at customer locationsCustomer locations typically have moderate noise levelsInfrequent travel by air or automobile Role The anticipated hiring range for the role you are applying for is between $60,000 and $80,000 annually. This anticipated hiring range is based on several factors, and subject to increase based on the below: Experience and qualifications: The depth of relevant experience and specific skills you bring to the position.Education and certifications: Any additional qualifications that enhance your ability to succeed in the role.Market and industry benchmarks: We compare compensation packages with industry standards to ensure we are competitive.Internal equity: We strive to maintain pay equity across the organization to ensure fairness for all teammates performing similar work. At Ascentek, we are committed to providing accurate and up-to-date information about our career opportunities. For the most accurate job descriptions, salary details, and benefit information, we encourage you to visit our official careers page at https://www.ascentek.com/careers/. Ascentek is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.