Product Manager - Builders Hardware

Quincaillerie Richelieu Ltée/Richelieu Hardware Ltd; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hardware distributor is seeking a Product Manager to oversee product categories at their Kitchener location. Responsibilities include defining product strategy, managing the product lifecycle, and conducting market analysis. Ideal candidates should possess a degree in Business or Marketing and have experience in product management within the commercial hardware sector. Bilingual proficiency in French and English is an asset.

Benefits

Balance between work and personal life

Dynamic and inspiring environment

Employee stock purchase plan

Competitive benefits program

Ample and free parking

Qualifications

• 3 years experience in product management, preferably in Builders Hardware.
• B2B sector experience and knowledge of the kitchen and furniture market are assets.
• Bilingual (French - English) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define product strategy and manage existing product range.
• Conduct market and competitive studies to anticipate market needs.
• Develop marketing mix for new products and train sales team.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Project management

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, marketing, or product management

Tools

Basic software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

ERP system

CAD software

Job description

Who are we?

Richelieu Hardware is a North American leader and an agent for change in a dynamic and creative industry. We are an importer, distributor and manufacturer of specialty hardware and complementary products.

Our customers – More than 110,000 customers in North America: kitchen and bathroom cabinet, storage and closet, home furnishing and office furniture manufacturers, doors and windows, residential and commercial woodworkers, and hardware retailers including renovation superstores.

Our team – 3,000 people, close to half of whom focus on sales and marketing, and more than 50% of whom are Richelieu shareholders. Richelieu.

We are looking to fill a permanent, full-time position for a Product Manager for Onward Hardware (division of Richelieu Hardware)

The Product Manager is responsible for managing their product categories as a whole (managing the existing range as well as developing and adding new products).

More specifically, your main tasks will be:

• Define the product strategy in accordance with the company's overall strategy.
• Conduct all upstream market and competitive studies (threats-opportunities, strengths-weaknesses) to understand and anticipate market needs.
• Manage the performance of the existing range in the profit center (sales growth, promotions, inventory management according to the product life cycle, compliance with the financial performance criteria of the range).
• Create new products or services by coordinating the launch action plan involving the different departments of the company (purchasing, logistics, marketing, sales, operations, pricing management, compliance, etc.).
• Define the product specifications allowing the launch of new products.
• Develop the marketing mix for new products, and ensure the implementation of marketing tools (brochures, technical catalog, showroom, website).
• Develop the training program for the sales team (internal and external) and provide the training.
• Work in collaboration with suppliers and customers for the development of new products.
• Manage the complete product lifecycle. Manage commercial agreements with our business partners.
• Act as the primary expert in their technical field.
• Support internal and external customers in any technical request, sales assistance for their product category.
  
  

Requirements;

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, marketing, or product management profile.
• Three (3) years experience in product management and experience with Builders Hardware specific to the Commercial and Residential hardware industry.
• Experience in the B2B sector (an asset). Experience in managing "technical" products (an asset).
• Knowledge of the industry (kitchen and furniture market) (an asset).
• Excellent communication skills (advise, coordinate, convince).
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Autonomous, able to work effectively in multiple project management mode.
• Ability to manage priorities.
• Bilingual (French - English, would be an asset) ).
• Ability to negotiate with external partners (suppliers, subcontractors).
• Ability to motivate and convince internally (sales force, inter-departmental coordination).
• Pragmatic (importance of being close to the "field").
• Willing to travel. Good computer skills: Basic software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Familiar with ERP system or similar.
• Knowledge and use of CAD software is an asset.
• Familiar with the web environment, e-commerce.
• Willing to travel
  
  

What we are offering:

• A balance between work and personal life.
• A dynamic and inspiring environment.
• A competitive base salary based on the market.
• Performance-based salary progression by achieving objectives.
• An employee stock purchase plan.
• A competitive benefits program for your personal needs.
• Competitively priced products Ample and free parking
  
  

Are you interested in this position? We invite you to visit our corporate website at https://www.richelieu.com/career in order to submit your application.

By submitting their application, candidates consent to Richelieu Hardware Ltd. collecting, using and retaining the documents submitted for the sole purpose of evaluating their candidacy. These documents may be retained by Richelieu Hardware Ltd. for future reference for a period of twelve (12) months following receipt of their application.