Products Manager - Panels

  Who we are? Richelieu Hardware is a North American leader and a change agent in a creative and dynamic industry. We are an importer, distributor, and manufacturer of specialty hardware and complementary products.  Our customers – Over 120,000 customers in North America: manufacturers of kitchen and bathroom cabinets, storage and closets, residential and office furniture, residential and commercial woodworking, as well as hardware retailers including large renovation centers.  Our team – 3,000 people, of which nearly half are dedicated to sales and marketing and over 50% are Richelieu shareholders.   How about joining a leading company in specialty hardware in North America, publicly traded and with continuous growth for 50 years!  Richelieu Hardware is looking for a Panel Products Marketing Manager. The position can be in either Calgary, AB or Surrey, BC. More specifically, the main responsibilities of the position are to: * Managing and oversee inventories & procurement – Insure, correct selection and level of inventory is available  * Sourcing and introducing new suppliers and products - creating marketing campaigns and implementing same * Understanding competitive landscape in order supply and provide right product, at right place and right price. * Balancing of inventory within our distribution network. * Vendor relations – Establish, maintain, and promote a positive relationship with all suppliers to the segment, includes price negotiations. * Manage market pricing and develop promotional programs specific to local western markets  * Support, train and assist both specification and sales teams to increase their knowledge of the product lines   * Work closely with the “Board Product Specialist” as well as the applicable Sales Managers to drive sales  * Spend time in local markets assessing customers needs and developing strategies to better service their needs * Support and help develop the Retail Board program     Requirements : * Minimum of 20 years of experience in the Western Canadian industrial wood industry * Demonstratable proven track record * Currently has established vendor relationship * Positive and professional reputation in the industry   The ideal candidate is a person who… * Is an individual who is a team builder, works well with large groups and has the capacity to balance multiple projects effectively * Has a determined and positive attitude  * Takes genuine pride in helping others succeed * One whose integrity is beyond reproach  What we offer * A Canadian flagship: As a company with proud roots in Quebec but present in Canada and the United States, we enjoy excellent recognition and a great reputation. * A mature and stable company: With more than 50 years of experience in the market, we offer the trust and organizational strength needed for a safe working environment. * Continuous growth: With strong financial health, our business is constantly expanding, opening future opportunities for all. * Competitive compensation: We offer competitive base compensation based on the market. * Opportunity to become a shareholder: We believe in the involvement of our employees and offer them the opportunity to become shareholders. * Work-life balance: We value a healthy and flexible work environment, allowing everyone to achieve a work-life balance. * Quality products: We are committed to offering products of exceptional quality, thus satisfying our most demanding customers.  * Opportunity to grow: We encourage career opportunities and continuing education for the professional development of our employee Are you interested in this position? We invite you to visit our corporate website at https://www.richelieu.com/emplois [https://www.richelieu.com/emplois] to submit your We thank all candidates for their interest; however, we will only communicate with candidates selected for the pre-selection process.  Note that the masculine is only used to lighten the text.