Product Manager

PCNation; Northfield Township (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

401(k)

Paid vacation

Hybrid opportunities

Job summary

PCNation is seeking a Product Manager to accelerate profitability by building and managing partner programs across multiple brands and product categories. You will develop, negotiate, and execute vendor partner marketing plans leveraging PCNation sales and marketing teams and resources.

The role requires collaboration with internal teams, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks. Bachelor's degree required and at least 35 years of experience in product or merchandising;

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 35 years' experience in a product or merchandising capacity.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage product/partner programs designed to increase revenue and margins.
• Build influential relationships with assigned partners at all levels to ensure positive company perception and competitive positioning.
• Develop category expertise including product knowledge, demand, pricing direction, partner recommendations, roadmaps, funding programs, and competitive landscape.
• Communicate partner products, programs, and promotions across sales, marketing, procurement, profitability, and finance to ensure smooth facilitation and reconciliation.
• Develop quarterly/annual partner plans to meet mutually agreed goals and objectives.
• Demonstrate effective communication and presentation skills with strong analytical abilities.
• Interact daily with external vendors and manufacturers as well as internal partners to drive revenue.
• Manage and implement marketing activities through research, strategic planning, and execution.
• Maintain professional knowledge by attending workshops and reviewing industry publications.

Skills

Product management

Vendor relations

Communication

Analytical skills

Multi-tasking

Category knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

As our Product Manager, you will have the opportunity to assume a key role in accelerating profitability through partnerships across multiple product brands and product categories. You will develop, negotiate, and execute vendor partner marketing plans leveraging PCNation sales and marketing teams and resources.

Responsibilities:

• Implement and manage highly effective product/partner programs designed to increase revenue and margins.
• Build influential relationships with assigned partners at all levels to ensure that the company is viewed positively and positioned competitively.
• Continuously develop and make the most of category expertise that includes product knowledge, product demand, pricing direction, partner recommendation, roadmaps, emerging technologies, funding programs, and the competitive landscape.
• Communicate partner products, programs, and promotions horizontally with departments such as sales, marketing, procurement, profitability, and finance to ensure smooth facilitation and reconciliation of partner programs and opportunities.
• Develop quarterly/annual partner plans to meet mutually agreed to goals and objectives.
• Effective communication and presentation skills, strong analytical skills with attention to detail
• This position reports and interacts on a daily basis with external vendors and manufacturers, as well as internal partners and plays a key role in driving revenue
• Responsible for managing and implementing marketing activities through research, strategic planning and implementation.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications and establishing personal networks.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree required
• 35 years' experience in a product or merchandising capacity.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Effective written and verbal communications
• Experience managing multiple tasks of varying difficulty and complexity
• Knowledge of IT hardware, software and services

We offer a full benefits package including medical, dental, 401(k) and paid vacation.

• medical
• dental
• 401(k)
• paid vacation

We offer a rewarding, fast-paced, team-oriented and business casual environment with flexible, hybrid opportunities. If you are interested in making a difference,