Product Development - Associate Product Manager

Fastco; Vaudreuil-Dorion; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as an Associate Product Manager where you will play a crucial role in managing product portfolios to align with growth objectives. You will oversee the TIRE portfolio, support various product development initiatives, and drive market research to identify new opportunities, all in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in product management or related discipline.
• Direct experience with TIRES in the automobile industry is essential.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the TIRE portfolio and conduct product line reviews.
• Collaborate with marketing and sales to optimize product offerings.
• Conduct market research to identify growth opportunities.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

Communication

Organizational skills

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)

SAP byDesign

Job description

Product Development - Associate Product Manager

April 29, 2025

OVERVIEW

The Associate Product Manager plays a critical role in managing Fastco’s programs, aligning them with the company’s growth objectives. A resourceful self-starter, you are driven to achieve positive results and thrive in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment. This role demands exceptional multitasking abilities and the capacity to manage diverse projects and guide team members from initiation to completion.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Category Management (55%)

• Oversee the TIRE portfolio and contribute to its success.
• Analyze product portfolios using Excel to identify slow-moving items and collaborate with Marketing for special promotions.
• Support the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process.
• Conduct regular product line reviews to identify growth opportunities and recommend sales expansion strategies.
• Perform monthly competitive analyses and recommend pricing strategies to optimize inventory turns.
• Collaborate with Sales to gather feedback on product offerings and pricing.
• Establish and maintain relationships with manufacturers.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with manufacturers and participate in supplier meetings.
• Participate in supplier meetings.
• Partner with the Marketing Team to promote the right products.

Product Development (20%)

• Identify strategic partnership opportunities for new brands or product segments.
• Build trust-based relationships with suppliers.
• Recommend growth strategies and new segments to drive sales expansion.
• Collaborate with Product Development Engineers and Industrial Designers to offer quick and responsive new product offering for custom sales orders.
• Define the needs for Data Input and Dashboards to the S&OP and Continuous Improvement team.
• Ensure system data accuracy and coordinate with technical services for information retrieval.
• Assist Product Managers with data entry and data manipulation tasks.
• Create and update products in the system using proprietary tools.
• Update product statuses and discontinue products as required.
• Collaborate with Sales on special programs to provide proposals and recommendations.

Market Research (5%)

• Conduct market studies to explore new customer segments, product opportunities, and partnerships.
• Research and develop new products and suppliers as needed.
• Gather feedback from consumers and Sales on potential product launches.
• Bring new products to market by analyzing requirements and preparing ROI analyses.

BEHAVIOURS

• Highly collaborative, able to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of urgency.
• Analytical thinker with a solid understanding of product life cycles.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple projects while meeting business objectives and deadlines.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field (preferred but not mandatory).
• 1–3 years of experience in product management, project management, or a related discipline.
• Direct experience with TIRES in the automobile industry.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and product management tools is a plus.
• Proven experience working within a product management team.
• Demonstrated success in coordinating product development projects (preferred).
• Effective written and verbal communication skills in English and French.
• A proven record of success in coordinating product development projects is a plus.
• This role requires seasonal travel to consumer events and tradeshows.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of SAP byDesign would be an asset.

CONDITIONS

• Any combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.
• Seasonal travel to consumer events and trade shows is required.
• Domestic and international travel may be necessary; a valid passport is required.