Product Manager
Blainville, Québec
On-Site, Full-Time
Reference Number: CAN-QC-BLA-107-270625

SUMMARY

Reporting to the Director of Product Management and Marketing, the Product Manager is responsible for product planning and developing the marketing strategy for national and regional product lines.

EXPECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

• Develop and maintain business relationships with key regional and/or national suppliers.
• Ability to develop logistical scenarios and assess related costs: Inbound and Outbound freight and other related expenses.
• Interacts with regional and national Doman staff to ensure the supplier programs and products conform to our company's ethics, distribution model, pricing structures, operational and safety requirements, profitability requirements, customer needs, and consumer/builder preferences.
• Be the gatekeeper of national and regional vendor agreements, influence profitability at the regional level, maintain all national pricing functions, participate in the Pre-Pricing JDE process, and manage all claims processes with suppliers to optimize profitability.
• Collaborate with regional purchasing to maintain optimal inventory levels across all branches and explore the development of centralized and optimized distribution models.
• Ensure an effective communication loop is established with the sales organization for all activities consistent with the Director of Product Management and Marketing, the Director of National Accounts, and national and regional requirements
• Seek new solutions and expand customer service offerings through interaction with other Product Managers and the Marketing department.
• Develop national pricing strategies, assist with regional pricing strategies, and be involved in system pre-pricing.
• Ability to learn and become proficient in the use of our Company ERP system (JDE) and other analytical business tools

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• 4 years minimum distribution product management experience
• Construction and hardware building materials industry knowledge
• Excellent presentation skills as well as excellent communication skills – both oral and written
• Able to influence without direct authority
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Strong analytical skills
• Maintain positive and enthusiastic attitude even in adverse situations
• Proven ability to quickly learn new technologies and then clearly communicate their highest value propositions
• Good keyboarding skills and computer skills; very comfortable with Excel, Word, Outlook
• Excellent English communication skills at a capacity to influence sales, in person and over the phone, with customers at various levels
• Write emails, letters, and sale documents in a professional manner

LINGUISTIC REQUIREMENTS

• Bilingual (English and French) is an asset

EDUCATION

• Post-secondary education is a minimum requirement

Benefits

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Base salary
• Annual incentive plan based on company performance
• Health benefits
• Group pension plan with employer matching contributions
• Option to purchase Doman Stock at a discount price
  

OTHER WORK-RELATED BENEFITS

• Fitness reimbursement
• Commuting expense reimbursement: 100%
• Education reimbursement
• Professional Development reimbursement
• Scholarships for children
• Discounts on product purchases
• Employee referral bonus
• Annual Service Awards

Travel: 10 to 15 days per year within Canada and potentially to the US on occasions

Employment Status: Full time

Work Location:Blainville, Quebec

Doman welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada without sponsorship.

We thank you for your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.