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Product Manager

Bunzl Distribution
Anaheim, CA
$80K-$130K a year
Full-time

The Product Manager will have direct responsibility for the development and implementation of key product strategies within their respective segments.

This position will partner closely with Corporate Category Management and Sales Leadership, to fully understand competitive dynamics and ensure those are considered within the divisional category strategies.

They will be responsible for the total profitability on the products under management within their respective segments. This position will be an ambassador to sales by being overall experts of the products, conducting product training, competitive differentiation, and will drive compliance on key Bunzl product initiatives.

Responsibilities :

  • Ownership of assigned product category performance and management of the overall strategy within their respective segment of responsibility
  • Develop category and segment expertise that allows the organization to effectively compete within the segment; this includes monitoring segment needs, trends, and competitive products to ensure the segment remains competitive while maximizing profitability
  • Strategic engagement with segment leadership to develop and implement key product strategies in support of company objectives;

this includes driving compliance to preferred product categories such as Bunzl Own Brand and Import products

  • Participate in customer meetings alongside sales and will serve as the product expert in key categories of focus
  • Establish product ownership with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Work with segment leadership to rationalize and consolidate product lines when appropriate
  • Support segment with sourcing requests for products within key product categories under management
  • Proactively share segment intelligence, strategy, and tactics with market product manager counterparts
  • Continuous communication with region, division, and corporate Category Management teams to ensure alignment to strategies and priorities

Capabilities :

  • Understanding of Product and Category Management
  • The candidate must have strong leadership qualities and a relentless desire to deliver against company objectives
  • Strong desire to be part of a team culture
  • Analytical thinker with the ability to clearly articulate a value proposition
  • Strong sense of urgency, with the drive and knowledge to navigate multi-level relationships
  • High level of emotional intelligence, perceptive, proven ability to develop relationships that withstand objections and unexpected changes in strategy
  • Maturity and perseverance to navigate complex scenarios and timelines

Requirements :

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field required.
  • Minimum of 5+ years' experience in product management, category management and / or procurement is preferred
  • Prior experience with Distribution industry is a plus
  • Product knowledge across multiple industries is a plus
  • Excellent relationship building skills
  • Strong leadership and negotiation skills
  • Exceptional oral & written communication skills
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Desire to make profound impact on company's growth trajectory.
  • Ability to travel (30%)
  • The candidate must have strong leadership qualities and a relentless desire to deliver against company objectives
  • Strong desire to be part of a team culture
  • Strong sense of urgency, with the drive and knowledge to navigate multi-level relationships
  • Perseverance to navigate complex scenarios and timelines

So, what are you waiting for? A new career awaits you with endless opportunities.

Bunzl is a global leader in the Cleaning & Hygiene, Food Processing, Grocery, Health Care, Non-Food Retail, and Safety industries.

We have grown both organically and through acquisitions to sales in excess of $10 billion. Bunzl North America is headquartered in St.

Louis, Missouri. Bunzl North America owns and operates more than 100 warehouses and serves all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Canada and parts of the Caribbean and Mexico.

With more than 5,000 employees and 400,000 plus supplies, Bunzl is regarded as a leading supplier in North America.

Bunzl Distribution offers competitive salaries, a comfortable work environment, and a full range of benefits including a 401k with a company match.

Los Angeles salary range : $80k - $130k eligibility based on experience, education and geographic location.

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