Product Manager - Valves

Central States Industrial

$120K — $160K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma; Bachelor's in Industrial Technology or Engineering preferred
  • Experience in equipment sales for food/pharmaceutical industries
  • Familiarity with process equipment design and application
  • Sales management experience
  • Proficient in MS Office and computer OS

Responsibilities

  • Manage and grow CSI's valve product portfolio
  • Develop and implement revenue-generating strategies
  • Provide technical application support to sales and clients
  • Ensure data integrity across business systems
  • Build relationships with suppliers and internal teams
  • Monitor market trends to identify growth opportunities

Benefits

  • Health and wellness benefits
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement planning options
  • Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support
  • Opportunities for internal career advancement
  • Company lunches, team events, and community volunteer opportunities
Full Job Description
Pay: $120,000 - $160,000 annually.

The Role

The Product Manager - Valves is responsible for growing CSI's valve and valve spares program. The product manager is responsible for growing customer relationships, both internal and external. This role must establish and maintain effective relationships and communication with all CSI employees.

They will manage CSI's valve portfolio, speak into the product mix, work with leadership on pricing strategy, provide technical & service support, and be responsible the categories' system & data integrity. Understanding and perpetuation of the overall company vision is critical to success in this role. Detailed and additional responsibilities can be found in the following sections.

What You'll Be Doing
  • Manage and grow CSI's valve and valve spare product portfolio through strategic product management, pricing, supplier partnerships, and market development initiatives.
  • Develop and execute product, sales, and business strategies that increase revenue, profitability, and CSI's competitive position in the valve market.
  • Provide technical expertise and application support to sales, engineering, project management, inside sales, and customers to ensure successful product selection and project execution.
  • Maintain accurate product, pricing, and technical data across ERP, CRM, website, and other business systems while ensuring overall data integrity and supporting digital product content.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders to support business objectives, customer satisfaction, and CSI's overall value proposition.
  • Monitor market trends, customer needs, sales performance, and key business metrics to identify growth opportunities, recommend continuous improvements, and achieve assigned revenue and margin goals.

Education/Experience
  • High School Diploma or equivalent required
  • Bachelor's Degree, in Industrial Technology or Engineering emphasis, preferred
  • Equipment sales experience in food and/or pharmaceutical industries
  • Exposure to estimating design and application of process equipment
  • Experience with sales management
  • Proficiency in computer OS and MS office suite

Why CSI
  • Competitive compensation: $120,000 - $160,000 annually.
  • Opportunity to work on specialized stainless-steel process systems across multiple industries
  • Hands-on role with direct impact on quality, safety, and customer satisfaction
  • Collaborative team environment focused on continuous improvement
  • Career growth opportunities within installation, operations, and leadership teams
  • Company culture centered on taking care of employees and customers

Benefits & Perks

CSI offers a competitive benefits package including:
  • Health and wellness benefits
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement planning options
  • Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support
  • Opportunities for internal career advancement
  • Company lunches, team events, and community volunteer opportunities

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

This role is primarily office-based, Monday-Friday, with limited travel. It requires extended computer use, effective communication, and occasional movement within industrial environments. Light physical activity, including standing, bending, and lifting up to 20 pounds, may be required.

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