Associate Product Manager
Uline
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Pleasant Prairie • Illinois • Wisconsin • United States
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About the role
- Become an expert in a given product category.
- Research and source new products from domestic and international vendors.
- Visit vendors and attend product tradeshows to increase knowledge of manufacturing processes and market trends.
- Provide product recommendations after reviewing competitors’ offerings, customer comments, and market trends.
- Participate in vendor meetings and lead some negotiation sessions.
- Assist in the catalog layout preparation processes and strategize with Product Manager on new product placement within the catalog.
- Seek creative methods to increase company profitability, product quality, and efficiency.
- Collaboratively work with the Purchasing, Creative, Quality Control, Compliance, and Pricing teams.
- Mentor and train Marketing Associates.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree.
- 2 to 5 years of experience in Product Management, Supply Chain, or Marketing.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
- Persuasive written and verbal communicator.
- Organized and analytical, with relentless attention to detail.
Benefits
- Complete health insurance coverage and 401(k) with 6% employer match that starts day one !
- Multiple bonus programs.
- Paid holidays and generous paid time off.
- Tuition Assistance Program that covers professional continuing education.
- On-site café and first-class fitness center with complimentary personal trainers.
- Over four miles of beautifully maintained walking trails.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
product managementsupply chainmarketingcatalog layout preparationnegotiationmarket researchproduct sourcingdata analysisvendor managementproduct recommendations
Soft skills
persuasive communicationorganizational skillsanalytical skillsattention to detailmentoringcollaborationcreativitystrategic thinkingleadershipproblem-solving
Certifications
Bachelor's degree