Director of Product Management
Pleasant Prairie, WI  / Racine, WI  / Milwaukee, WI 
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Posted 51 months ago
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Job Description
Director of Product Management
Corporate Headquarters
12575 Uline Drive, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158

We're passionate about our products because our customers rely on them to run their businesses. Manage your own product line and watch it grow!

Come see us for an open interview at our corporate office in Pleasant Prairie,
or at our recruiting office in downtown Milwaukee.

Visit uline.jobs for event dates and details.

Talk to us about this position and learn all about our spectacular growth, generous benefits and awesome people!

Position Responsibilities
  • Successfully lead a product manager team and their associates.
  • Manage vendor relations. Build relationships with executives from key suppliers.
  • Direct new and existing product development for private label and branded products.
  • Develop effective negotiation strategies with suppliers to maintain Uline's competitive advantage.
  • Research and analyze competitors, track market trends and pricing. Analyze product and category performance, as well as customer feedback.
  • Participate in catalog preparation and layout. Lead team to recommend products for current and future print and online catalogs.
  • Collaborate closely with other departments, including Creative, Quality Control, Purchasing, Sales and Customer Service.

Minimum Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree. MBA preferred.
  • 10+ years of product manager / category manager experience.
  • Strong understanding of managing vendor relationships and successful negotiations. This includes identifying problems, recommending solutions and planning.
  • A driven leader with inspiring enthusiasm for product marketing.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
  • Strong attention to detail that drives the big picture.

Benefits
  • Complete insurance coverage that includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts and wellness programs.
  • 401(k) with 5% employer match.
  • Paid holidays and generous paid time off.
  • Bonus programs that include annual performance, sales goals and profit sharing.
  • Scholarship program for children of employees.

Employee Perks
  • On-site cafe with executive chefs and seasonal dinner-to-go options.
  • First-class fitness center with complimentary personal trainers.
  • Over four miles of beautifully maintained walking trails.
  • Numerous employee appreciation events throughout the year.
  • Professional development classes and monthly in-house speakers.

About Uline

Uline is the leading distributor of shipping, industrial and packaging materials to businesses throughout North America. We're a family-owned company whose incredible service, huge inventory and quality products fuel our ongoing expansion and growth. We offer same-day shipping on over 36,000 products in our 812-page catalog and on our state-of-the-art e-commerce website.

Each resume submitted gets individually reviewed by our team and retained for 24 months in case a great opportunity opens for you to join our Uline family.

EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled
Uline is a drug-free workplace.


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Position No Longer Available
Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
10+ years
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