SOD Product Manager Job Listing at Applied MSS in Strongsville, OH (Job ID JR102581)

Description

• Are you familiar with industrial maintenance products?  Would you like to test your knowledge of these disciplines to add to the industry's best team?
• Are you interested in developing key product lines integral to the success of a fast-growing MRO distributor?
• Do you enjoy managing the full product life cycle from conception to your customer's hands, ensuring value is added along the way and your customers are extremely satisfied?

At Applied Maintenance Supplies and Solutions, the Product Manager role has an immediate impact on both our customers and on our field sales representative's performance. You will join a team committed to your success that will ensure that you receive ongoing training and provide you with solid feedback and support to help you reach your goals. This is a wonderful opportunity for an individual with a solid base of knowledge rooted in both cutting tools, and fasteners.  Join our team in this spotlight position today!

Responsibilities:

Reporting directly to the Direct of Product Manager, you will be responsible for researching and analyzing our industrial product offering, assisting in the development and implementation of strategies to optimize profit and meet corporate growth objectives, while supporting field personnel and their overall product sales.

• Participate in overall product strategy, research and development requirements
• Drive the planning, negotiation and evaluation of new products, vendor agreements/programs and services
• Manage profitability and performance of existing products and services
• Work with our field sales force across the country to manage product line inventory levels at our Distribution Centers and develop programs to grow sales
• Manage marketing and sales programs with key vendors and suppliers

Position Requirements:

• 6 + months of product and industry-related work experience or equivalent

 Desired characteristics:

• Self-starter and self-motivated
• Relationship-building skills at all levels with internal and external customers and vendors.

Work for a corporation that believes in developing its people. Applied Maintenance Supplies and Solutions employees believe in the company and love the environment. Individual contributors with fresh ideas and passion for excellence are encouraged and rewarded.

Connect with a great stable company with strong performance and growth. We look forward to hearing from you and will respond to all qualified candidates.

Founded in 1923, Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT) is a leading value-added distributor and technical solutions provider of industrial motion, fluid power, flow control, automation technologies, and related maintenance supplies. Our leading brands, specialized services, and comprehensive knowledge serve MRO and OEM end users in virtually all industrial markets through our multi-channel capabilities that provide choice, convenience, and expertise.

Applied Industrial Technologies is built on a philosophy that puts people first.  We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to a workforce in which we enforce fair treatment and provide growth opportunities for everyone.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, genetics, religion, gender, marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.