Product Manager
PCNation · Northfield, IL · Yesterday
HybridMarketingFull-time
As our Product Manager, you will have the opportunity to assume a key role in accelerating profitability through partnerships across multiple product brands and product categories. You will develop, negotiate, and execute vendor partner marketing plans leveraging PCNation sales and marketing teams and resources. Responsibilities: Implement and manage highly effective product/partner programs designed to increase revenue and margins. Build influential relationships with assigned partners at all levels to ensure that the company is viewed positively and positioned competitively. Continuously develop and make the most of category expertise that includes product knowledge, product demand, pricing direction, partner recommendation, roadmaps, emerging technologies, funding programs, and the competitive landscape. Communicate partner products, programs, and promotions horizontally with departments such as sales, marketing, procurement, profitability, and finance to ensure smooth facilitation and reconciliation of partner programs and opportunities. Develop quarterly/annual partner plans to meet mutually agreed to goals and objectives. Effective communication and presentation skills, strong analytical skills with attention to detail This position reports and interacts on a daily basis with external vendors and manufacturers, as well as internal partners and plays a key role in driving revenue Responsible for managing and implementing marketing activities through research, strategic planning and implementation. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications and establishing personal networks. Desired Skills and Experience: Bachelor’s degree required 35 years’ experience in a product or merchandising capacity. Proficient with Microsoft Office Effective written and verbal communications Experience managing multiple tasks of varying difficulty and complexity Knowledge of IT hardware, software and services We offer a full benefits package including medical, dental, 401(k) and paid vacation. We offer a rewarding, fast-paced, team-oriented and business casual environment with flexible, hybrid opportunities. If you are interested in making a difference, apply today!