Job Description

Richelieu is a leading North American distributor, importer, and manufacturer of specialty hardware and complementary products. Our products are targeted to an extensive customer base of kitchen and bathroom cabinet, storage and closet, home furnishing and office furniture manufacturers, door and window, residential and commercial woodworkers, and hardware retailers including renovation superstores. Richelieu offers customers a broad mix of high-end products sourced from manufacturers worldwide. With over 130,000 product offerings, 106 distribution centers, 2 manufacturing plants, and a state-of-the-art field force that passionately serves over 100,000 customers, Richelieu continues to stand in the forefront of a dynamic and ever-changing industry.

Since 1968, Richelieu understands the significance and impact of a strong set of Core Values. Richelieu stands behind these Five Core Values that serve as the guiding principles of everything we do: Customer Focus, Innovation, Performance, Respect/Integrity/Ethics, and Ownership.

These values are what allow us to achieve Our Mission: to enable our customers to profitably grow their businesses through the design and creation of exceptional kitchens, closets, and storage spaces.

Our Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Product Manager for our Richelieu\'s line of panel products, including hardwood panels, plywood, MDF, melamine, and TFL.

Being a member of the Richelieu team means that you are part of something bigger than just yourself. As a growing and winning international organization that places emphasis on its people and culture, its career development opportunities, and the realization that healthy living is in part achieved by the proper balance of work and home, we are excited to be a company that our employees are passionate about! More can be found out about us at as well as .

Key Responsibilities

The Product Manager will be responsible for the creation and development of their product line. This person will be expected to increase sales and market penetration of their categories by engaging the Richelieu sales force and helping them achieve revenue budget targets.

Key responsibilities include:

• Planning and coordinating the marketing of its product range
• Following established marketing procedures
• Directing marketing efforts, handling document management, and launching new products or new catalogues for its product line
• Identifying the target market and opportunities; selecting products and suppliers and serving as the main point of contact for vendors, communicating expectations and managing their performance

• Providing suitable and timely training on a continual basis to the sales team by creating and executing a training program and attending local/regional sales meetings to impart product knowledge to the sales force
• Developing sales strategies, by creating a marketing action plan, assisting with sales presentations to customers, and optimizing the financial performance of the panel product range (including margin, product obsolescence, product activation and discontinuation, etc.)

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor\'s degree or higher, ideally in marketing or related field
• Three (3) years of experience in project and product management
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills
• Outstanding negotiator who can generate high sales and margins
• Innovative leader in the panels and building materials market
• Strong ability to motivate and work with a team, especially supporting sales team members
• Good analytical and planning skills and attention to detail
• Must be able to utilize the Microsoft Office suite for daily responsibilities and tasks; specifically must have advanced Excel skills
• Willing to travel as needed (likely ranging from about 20-30% travel)

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive market-based pay and bonus package
• Group insurance program (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, etc.)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employer matching
• 401(K) with employer matching
• Company-paid cell phone and covered travel expenses
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Corporate discount

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