Product Manager II

　　Date: Feb 10, 2024

　　Location:

　　Buford, GA, US, 30518

　　Global Industrial

　　Corporate Overview

　　For over 70 years Global Industrial has been an industry leader providing private label and brand name industrial equipment and supplies to businesses throughout North America.

　　We carry over one million industrial, material handling and business products that are sold through our website, corporate sales people and full color catalogs. We are constantly increasing our product offerings to meet the diverse and changing needs of our customers. Our customers include small to large corporations, institutions, government agencies and consumers across North America.

　　Key Responsibilities

　　Responsible for sourcing to identify new items/trends within industrial equipment product lines

　　Analyze business (high volume, multiple categories) to determine product trends and design products to create an exclusive product line

　　Build strong relationships while negotiating with vendors on availability, product specs, distribution, delivery deadlines and pricing are fundamental aspects of the job, geared towards maximizing the company's profits and surpassing margin goals

　　Proven ability to build product lines in tune with merchandise strategies that grow sales and maximize business

　　Duties include day to day product management as well as sourcing new vendors/products based on targeted trends/categories

　　Recommend stocking programs to improve profitability & product lead time

　　Focus on overall customer satisfaction while maximizing gross margins and surpassing sales goals

　　Conduct competitive analysis to determine best pricing possible

　　Spearhead marketing campaigns by negotiating exclusive promotions with vendors externally & implementing special offers to customers via various marketing vehicles internally

　　Manage web presentations from banner ads, category structure, to model level marketing copy, imagery and specifications

　　Identify & implement private label opportunities

　　Print catalog production

　　Demonstrate extensive product & system knowledge

　　Responsible for broad product line that may have multiple Product Managers covering the products

　　Assist with training new employees & act as mentor for other Product Managers

　　Assist with system enhancements to meet changing business needs

　　Typically Manage up to $50+ million in annual sales

　　Competencies and skills

　　5 - 10 years of industrial products buying experience

　　Sound negotiating and communication skills

　　Must be self-motivated, resourceful, and able to work independently, keen attention to details and deadlines

　　Website and catalog experience

　　Proficient in MS Word & Excel

　　EEO/AA Statement

　　Global Industrial provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

　　This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.