Product Manager

itec group, Inc.; Kitchener; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement (Mon & Fri REM

comprehensive employer-paid benefits

4% RRSP matching

three weeks of vacation

Job summary

itec group in the Kitchener-Waterloo area is seeking a commercially driven Product Manager (Retail & E-Commerce) to drive strategy and grow retail partnerships. The role combines product leadership with hands-on category management in a hybrid setup, focusing on consumer products across major retail channels.

The ideal candidate excels in presentation, customer relationship management, and cross-functional collaboration to identify new growth opportunities and lead go-to-market efforts.

Qualifications

• Experience in product management or category/retail management.
• Experience with physical consumer products in retail channels.
• Strong presentation and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies for retail and e-commerce growth.
• Build relationships with major retail customers and distribution partners.
• Lead customer presentations, category reviews and training sessions.
• Support product development, launches and go-to-market plans.
• Manage pricing, promotions, assortment planning and portfolio performance.
• Analyze sales trends, market conditions and customer insights.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing and Product Development teams.
• Monitor competitor activity and strengthen product positioning.

Skills

Category management

Retail accounts

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Customer relationship management

Pricing & profitability

Education

Post-secondary education in Business/Marketing or related

Job description

We’re excited to share an opportunity for an existing vacancy as a Product Manager (Retail & E-Commerce) in the Kitchener-Waterloo area. This is a newly created position offering a hybrid work arrangement. Our client, an established manufacturer of consumer products, is looking for a commercially driven Category Manager to support the expansion of its retail and e-commerce business. This position will play a key role in driving product strategy, strengthening relationships with major retail partners and identifying new opportunities for growth. The ideal candidate brings exceptional presentation skills, a customer-focused mindset and experience managing physical product categories within retail channels.

Daily responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies to drive retail and e-commerce growth across multiple product lines.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with major retail customers and distribution partners.
• Lead customer presentations, product demonstrations, category reviews and training sessions.
• Support new product development, product launches and go-to-market strategies.
• Manage product pricing, promotions, assortment planning and portfolio performance.
• Analyze sales trends, market conditions and customer insights to identify growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing and Product Development teams to support commercial initiatives.
• Monitor competitor activities and identify opportunities to strengthen product positioning.

Mandatory Requirements

• Experience in product management, category management, retail account management or a related commercial function.
• Experience working with physical consumer or industrial products.
• Exceptional presentation and communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence customers and senior stakeholders.
• Strong customer relationship management and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, priorities and deadlines.
• Strong commercial acumen, including an understanding of pricing, profitability and sales performance.
• Self-motivated, adaptable and comfortable working in a collaborative environment.
• Post-secondary education in Business, Marketing or a related discipline.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience working directly with Home Depot or other major home improvement and big-box retailers.
• Background in consumer products, home improvement, appliances or related manufacturing industries.
• Experience supporting retail channel expansion and e-commerce growth.
• Knowledge of retail merchandising, assortment planning and category performance analysis.
• Experience delivering product presentations and category reviews to national retail accounts.

Salary Range

$100,000 – $115,000 + 3% bonus

Additional Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement (Monday and Friday remote)
• comprehensive employer-paid benefits
• 4% RRSP matching
• three weeks of vacation