DESCRIPTION

The Product Manager will play a key role in shaping and driving our product strategy—leading efforts around portfolio management, new product development, and overall execution across our product offering and supply chain. Reporting to the VP of Product Management, this role will focus on growing top-line sales, improving profitability, managing inventory and vendors, and leading successful product launches.
This is a high-impact position that’s vital to achieving GME’s long-term goals. The Product Manager will help strengthen supplier relationships, streamline operations, and deliver an exceptional customer experience.

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS AS PART OF OUR ELITE CLIENT SERVICES TEAM:

• Lead assigned product categories by aligning with Sales and Marketing to ensure a customer-driven, competitive, and high-value product offering.
• Oversee the entire product life cycle—from selection and launch to performance tracking and phase-out—to support company goals and portfolio health.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to gather feedback, align on business needs, and deliver a compelling value proposition.
• Establish and maintain retail pricing strategies that protect margin while staying aligned with market trends and competitive benchmarks.
• Collaborate with Sales and Marketing to manage Co-Op funds, ensuring effective use and strong ROI for both GME and supplier partners.
• Work closely with Supply Chain to negotiate supplier pricing, terms, and contracts to support cost efficiency and service goals.
• Serve as the subject matter expert on GME’s product offering, supporting both internal teams and external partners with timely and accurate information.
• Coordinate product training efforts with the Sales Training team to ensure commercial teams are equipped to promote new and core products.
• Lead the new product development process, ensuring cross-functional alignment and communication from concept through launch.
• Support acquisition integration by aligning new suppliers and product lines with GME’s systems, processes, and standards.

WHY IT’S GREAT TO BUILD YOUR CAREER WITH US!

We are a tight-knit group, and we understand the needs of our teammates. This personal connection allows us to strategically design competitive benefits packages that enhance the employee experience and support overall well-being. Some of our benefits:

• Health, Vision & Dental Insurance with company contributions
• Company HSA Contributions
• Add On Insurance Options: Accident, Short Term Disability, etc.
• Free Employee Assistance Program: 24/7 access
• Generous paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure, plus company-paid holidays
• Volunteer Paid Time Off: Give back to our community & get paid!
• 401k Matching Options with no Vesting Requirements

Applications are being taken exclusively online for this role, we look forward to learning about the ways that your talents will support the growth and vision of our organization!
This job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
The GMES family of companies provides to individuals of all races, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital, and veteran status, equal employment opportunities within our dynamic growth plans.

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ABOUT COLUMBIA SAFETY AND SUPPLY

The Columbia Safety & Supply family of companies is a group of global industrial distributors focusing on safety equipment, tools, and gear for at-height industries and commercial users. Our success is fueled by a tenacious team of 200, headquartered in the United States, with locations strategically placed in Missouri, Georgia, Texas, California, New York & Ontario.
We are a high-reaching group of industry professionals focusing our energies on staying ahead for the competitive markets we serve. We train our employees to be Gear ExpertsⓇ that provide solutions to industry experts, and we partner with some of the most recognized brands on the planet.
We are an INC Magazine Best Place to Work and an INC 500 company. We are seeking high performers with a drive for producing top-notch work with excellent attention to detail.

Our team has built an energetic and motivating work environment - we take pride in creating a workspace where you can succeed and have a good time while doing it. Our teammates enjoy perks like

• Growing group of companies with a stable work environment
• Health Insurance Benefit Options
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Volunteer Paid Time Off
• Paid Bereavement
• Philanthropic opportunities in our communities
• A collaborative, high-performing team culture
• Consistent/set work hours, Monday-Friday, no weekends
• Valuable work that is critical to the success of the team
• Opportunities to have a voice in how things get done

Strong connections between teammates in our business allows dedication to our mission and supports each employee’s personal goals. Coupling internal development with the recruitment of external candidates means we always have the most talented and diverse team possible. We believe that combining diverse talents and backgrounds to create an inclusive and successful work community is the key to long-term success.
If you are looking to be part of a structured and motivated team where you are valued for the quality work you provide, our family of companies is the right group for you!
Learn more about our brands:
GME Supply is a global distributor of fall protection, lifting & rigging gear, safety equipment, niche electronics, and safety supplies for industrial clients in the markets of tower, oil and gas, wind generation, confined space, search & rescue, and more.
Columbia Safety is a industrial distribution company focused on regional and national clients in industries like general contracting, construction, steel, concrete, HVAC, etc.
SafetyLMS is a training company focused on the education and safety of those working at height. The SLMS portfolio boasts a flexible calendar and long-standing industry trainers for exceptional in-person, on-site, online, and white paper training offerings. We work with clients to develop a program that meets the needs of our clients and industry demands.
GME Wireline focuses on the fiber cabling and connections aspect of working at height- including those working on cell phone towers, local municipalities, etc. This portfolio brand is a long-standing provider for the niche demands of the underground and leave behind pieces of the at-height industries that keep us connected.
Gearcor teammates are providing customized workwear and safety clothing connections to the at-height industries we serve. Providing Arc-flash and FR-rated apparel, footwear programs, and custom logo workwear. This team provides specialized options that keep clients safe while adding value through client branding - keeping their employees recognizable as industry leaders in their fields. Specifically, this team focuses its expertise on serving global wind energy clients and their niche demands.
Team1 is a group of experts traveling North America providing professional rescue and safety training. This group continually earns the honor of being the preferred and primary trainer for industry-leading Wind Energy clients throughout Canada. These experts are focused on expansion in order to become this same quality resource for similar markets in the US.
We train our employees to be experts that provide solutions to industry experts, and we partner with some of the most recognized brands on the planet.
Applications are being taken exclusively online for this role, we look forward to learning about the ways that we may work together and how your talents will contribute to the vision of our organization!
Job descriptions are not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for a job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice

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