Position Summary:

The Associate Product Manager will lead all product management activities, including vendor relations, competitive analysis, product positioning, pricing strategy, and new product development for our Laminate, Board/Panel, and Edgebanding categories. This role is responsible for managing a product line to achieve or exceed revenue and profit goals for both Würth Baer Supply Company and Würth Louis and Company. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement comprehensive product marketing programs to drive revenue and margin growth.
• Assess market segments to determine the best product strategies for increasing utilization, penetration, and growth.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop demand generation programs, training seminars, and sales collateral.
• Identify and introduce new product opportunities to meet revenue and margin targets.
• Serve as the primary liaison between Würth Baer Supply Company/Würth Louis and Company and vendors within assigned product categories.
• Engage vendors in discussions regarding sales performance, promotional plans, and marketing strategies.
• Conduct competitive analysis and respond to market threats proactively.
• Assist in annual and long-term strategic business planning for product lines.
• Develop and implement market development plans in coordination with regional marketing teams.
• Support the sales process by training both Inside and Outside Sales teams on products and strategies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in Product Management, Category Management, or Marketing Management.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing or equivalent experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• SAP experience a plus. 
• Proven experience in launching programs and products.

Key Competencies:

• Creative and dynamic mindset.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to drive market development efforts.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Team-oriented with a disciplined and structured approach.
• Experience handling technical product-related issues.
• Familiarity with e-commerce technologies and the digital marketplace.

Excellent Culture: This is a company where you can be yourself with a fun and upbeat culture.

Long-Tenured Employees: Many of our employees have been here for 15 to 30+ years.

Room for Growth: Würth Baer Supply Company is part of the Würth Group of Germany, a privately held company netting over $20 billion annually with a long legacy of promoting from within.

Comfortable Interview Process: Conversational and transparent.

Compensation:  $70k and up based on experience - You will have the opportunity to state your desired pay needs in the applicant questionnaire.

Pre-Employment Screening:  We test for all forms of THC at this company.  Testing positive for THC on a pre-employment drug screen will disqualify you. 

Job Type:  Direct Hire to WBSC.  No agencies.  No contracts.  No third parties.  Full time with benefits and PTO. 

Benefits

• Bundled consumer-driven Medical (Blue Cross Blue Shield), Dental (Aetna), and Vision (VSP) pricing.  New hires receive full access to benefits the 1st of the month following date of hire. 
• 401(k) with matching program starts immediately.  Company will match half of the first 5% of annual compensation.
• 8 paid company holidays
• 2 weeks’ vacation (0 to 5 years), 3 weeks’ vacation (5 to 10 years), 4 weeks’ vacation (10 to 15 years), 5 weeks’ vacation (15+ years)
• Sick time that is not excessive or categorized under special medical leave will not come out of your vacation time – honor system for salaried employees
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Referral program
• Employee discount

Equal Opportunity Employer

• Würth Baer Supply Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.