Product Manager - Laminate & Edgebanding

Wurth-Industry-of-North-America-1; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k match

Holidays

Vacation days

Referral program

Job summary

Würth Baer Supply Company in Vernon Hills, IL, is seeking an Associate Product Manager to lead product management activities for our Laminate, Board/Panel, and Edgebanding categories. This role drives vendor relations, competitive analysis, and pricing strategy to support revenue and profit targets.

You will partner with marketing and sales teams, train staff on products and strategies, and contribute to strategic planning and market development initiatives.

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.
• Proven experience in launching programs and products.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Product Management

Category Management

Marketing Management

Vendor Relations

Excel

Communication

Presentation Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Job description

Würth Baer Supply Company in Vernon Hills, IL, is seeking an Associate Product Manager to lead product management activities for our Laminate, Board/Panel, and Edgebanding categories. This role drives vendor relations, competitive analysis, and pricing strategy to support revenue and profit targets.

You will partner with marketing and sales teams, train staff on products and strategies, and contribute to strategic planning and market development initiatives.