With more than $1B in revenue, Tennant Company is a globally recognized leader in the cleaning equipment industry. For the past 150 years, we have been passionate about developing and manufacturing innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers. At Tennant Company, we are committed to stewardship and creating a cleaner, safer and healthier world. With manufacturing, operations and sales, service, and support functions across the globe, your journey at Tennant can take you places you never expected.
As Associate Product Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Tennant’s Autonomous Mobile Robotics (AMR) product category, with a strong emphasis on our Connected Services offering. You’ll support strategic planning, product lifecycle management, post-launch performance, and customer engagement, ensuring our solutions deliver real value across global markets.
This is a highly collaborative role that interfaces with Product Management, Sales, Engineering, and Marketing to accelerate innovation and drive business growth.
Key Responsibilities
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-Analyze market dynamics including competitive landscape, macro trends, customer needs, and supplier capabilities in the cleaning equipment industry
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-Lead execution of Connected Services strategy: from upstream activities (data analysis, stakeholder engagement, customer insights, value proposition development) to supporting downstream deliverables (training, promotions, collateral, communications)
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-Partner with Sales and Senior Product Managers to identify, size, and prioritize growth opportunities for AMR and Connected Services
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-Represent the product team in sales meetings and customer calls, supporting product introductions and competitive positioning
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-Support global expansion initiatives for Tennant’s AMR portfolio in collaboration with Commercial and Product Management teams
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-Contribute to cross-functional projects that enhance the AMR product roadmap and portfolio strategy
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-Assist in the advancement of existing strategic partnerships and evaluating new business opportunities
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-Support in the preparation of monthly category performance reports and insights for leadership
Required Skills
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-Proactive, self-driven mindset with a passion for solving complex challenges
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-Excellent communication and presentation skills
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-Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
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-Collaborative team player with exceptional interpersonal skills
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-Ability to build trust and rapport with internal and external stakeholders
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-Skilled in data analysis and translating insights into actionable strategies
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-Strategic thinker with a bias for execution
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-Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; SAP experience is a plus
Required Experience
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-Bachelor’s degree required (Business, Marketing, or Engineering preferred)
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-3–5 years of experience in product management, B2B sales, or marketing
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-Proven success launching B2B products across multiple sales channels (Direct, Strategic, Distributor)
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-Familiarity with direct and distributor sales models; experience in cleaning or mobile equipment industries preferred
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-Demonstrated ability to drive results through cross-functional collaboration
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-Willingness to travel up to 10%; must be able to work at both Eden Prairie and Golden Valley locations as needed
Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $77,200 - 115,800 annualized
Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. Tennant Co. reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualifications of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.
Total Compensation = Base Salary + Benefits
Benefits = A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, disability, life insurance, paid time off, and voluntary benefits!
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Equal Opportunity Employer
Tennant Company is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made on the basis of individual skill, ability, reliability, productivity, and other factors important to performance. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or any other basis protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.
