Associate Product Manager - Laminate/Board & Panel/Edgebanding

Hermance Machine Company; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bundled medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) matching program

Paid holidays

Generous vacation policy

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discount

Job summary

Hermance Machine Company in Vernon Hills is seeking an Associate Product Manager to lead all product management activities including vendor relations, product positioning, and pricing strategy. The role involves managing product lines to achieve revenue and profit goals.

Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in product management and a Bachelor's degree in Marketing. This full-time position offers competitive benefits including a medical, dental, and vision package, a 401(k) with matching, and generous vacation time.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Product Management, Category Management, or Marketing Management.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Creative and dynamic mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead all product management activities including vendor relations and product development.
• Develop marketing programs to drive revenue and margin growth.
• Collaborate with marketing teams for demand generation and training.

Skills

Product Management

Marketing Management

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Microsoft Office Suite

SAP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Position Summary

The Associate Product Manager will lead all product management activities, including vendor relations, competitive analysis, product positioning, pricing strategy, and new product development for our Laminate, Board/Panel, and Edgebanding categories. This role is responsible for managing a product line to achieve or exceed revenue and profit goals for both Würth Baer Supply Company and Würth Louis and Company.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive product marketing programs to drive revenue and margin growth.
• Assess market segments to determine the best product strategies for increasing utilization, penetration, and growth.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop demand generation programs, training seminars, and sales collateral.
• Identify and introduce new product opportunities to meet revenue and margin targets.
• Serve as the primary liaison between Würth Baer Supply Company/Würth Louis and Company and vendors within assigned product categories.
• Engage vendors in discussions regarding sales performance, promotional plans, and marketing strategies.
• Conduct competitive analysis and respond to market threats proactively.
• Assist in annual and long‑term strategic business planning for product lines.
• Develop and implement market development plans in coordination with regional marketing teams.
• Support the sales process by training both Inside and Outside Sales teams on products and strategies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Product Management, Category Management, or Marketing Management.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing or equivalent experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• SAP experience a plus.
• Proven experience in launching programs and products.

Key Competencies

• Creative and dynamic mindset.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to drive market development efforts.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Team‑oriented with a disciplined and structured approach.
• Experience handling technical product‑related issues.
• Familiarity with e‑commerce technologies and the digital marketplace.

Location

Würth Baer Supply Company – 909 Forest Edge Drive – Vernon Hills, IL 60061

Compensation

$70,000 and up based on experience – You will have the opportunity to state your desired pay needs in the applicant questionnaire.

Pre‑Employment Screening

We test for all forms of THC at this company. Testing positive for THC on a pre‑employment drug screen will disqualify you.

Job Type

Direct Hire to WBSC. No agencies. No contracts. No third parties. Full time with benefits and PTO.

Benefits

• Bundled consumer‑driven Medical (Blue Cross Blue Shield), Dental (Aetna), and Vision (VSP) pricing. New hires receive full access to benefits the 1st of the month following date of hire.
• 401(k) with matching program starts immediately. Company will match half of the first 5% of annual compensation.
• 8 paid company holidays.
• 2 weeks’ vacation (0 to 5 years), 3 weeks’ vacation (5 to 10 years), 4 weeks’ vacation (10 to 15 years), 5 weeks’ vacation (15+ years).
• Sick time that is not excessive or categorized under special medical leave will not come out of your vacation time – honor system for salaried employees.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Referral program.
• Employee discount.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Würth Baer Supply Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.