Product Manager

at  Fastco Canada

Status: Full-time, permanent position | Location: Vaudreuil-Dorion, QC
Report To: Associate Director of Product Development | Service: Product Development

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field.
• A minimum of 5 years as a Category Manager, Product Manager or similar role is adefinite asset.
• Proficiency in spoken and written French & English needed to ensure communicationwith suppliers.
• A proven record of success in coordinating product development projects is a plus.
• Strong blend of analytical, decision-making, and creative problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to work effectively with overseas vendors is amust.
• This role requires seasonal travel to consumer events and tradeshows.
• Previous experience in the automotive industry is an asset.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of SAP byDesign would be an asset.

Category Management | 65%

• Responsible for alloy wheel product portfolios and integral part of their success.
• Analyze product portfolios using Excel and work with Marketing to identify slow-moving itemsfor specials.
• Review product lines regularly to identify opportunities to increase sales or expand productlines.
• Perform monthly competitive analysis to recommend pricing strategies to optimize turns.
• Work with Sales to gather feedback on product offering/pricing.
• Establish and maintain relationships with manufacturers.
• Participate in supplier meetings.
• Collaborate with the Marketing Team to ensure we are promoting the right products.

Data Management | 15%

• Ensuring accuracy of system data and collaborate with technical services to obtain informationwhen needed.
• Build new products in the system using proprietary creator software.
• Update product status and discontinue products as needed.
• Work with Sales on special programs to make proposals and recommendations.

Market Research | 15%

• Conducts studies, analyzes, and recommends the potential for the development of thecompany: new customer segments, new products, new partners.
• Research & develop new products/suppliers as required.
• Initiate focus groups to gather consumer feedback on potential new products.
• Brings new products to market by analyzing proposed product requirements and productdevelopment programs and preparing return-on-investment analyses.

Product Development | 5%

• Seek out strategic partnership opportunities for new brands or segments.
• Establish a relationship of trust with suppliers.
• Recommend new segments of growth and strategies to increase sales.