TENAQUIP is a 100% Canadian company and a national leader in the Canadian industrial marketplace, TENAQUIP takes on the challenge of transforming the way people and organizations tackle their procurement processes by helping them achieve efficiencies, savings and gain better control over their total spend.

Why join Tenaquip?

• Named one of "Canada's Best Managed Companies" 18 consecutive years;
• 21 days of paid time off (vacation / personal days);
• Group Insurance benefits;
• Profit sharing program;
• Tuition Reimbursement;
• Employee discount (tools, household equipment, and more);
• Casual dress code;
• The Tenaquip Foundation: were heavily involved in our communities, provide countless donations to local charitable organizations;
• We're friendly and like a good laugh. It's TENAQUIP we take seriously, not ourselves.

Hybrid - 2 days from home, 3 days in office on-site.

The Associate Product Manager works in conjunction with the Product Manager to introduce new categories, expand existing ones and manage the life-cycle of numerous products. Additionally, the Associate Product Manager collaborates with cross-functional teams to align global supply chain operations with brand and marketing strategies.

Responsibilities:

Market Research & Analysis

• Determine the gaps in product offering through market research and by attending national and international industry trade shows.
• Monitor competitor products and pricing strategies to ensure market positioning.
• Evaluate data and build a report to determine the feasibility of any given project.

Product Management

• Collaborate with our internal and external partners to source potential new product lines.
• Negotiate pricing and terms with vendors to ensure cost-effectiveness.
• Oversee sample reviews and quality assurance processes to ensure product standards.
• Assist in managing the life cycle of all products and maintaining up-to-date information.

Global Vendor Management

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with overseas factories and suppliers.
• Ensure effective communication and alignment on production schedules, quality standards, and delivery timelines.
• Address and resolve any production or supply chain challenges in a timely manner.

Marketing Strategy and Campaigns

• Work with graphics team to design packaging, artwork and promotional documents.
• Assist in preparing flyers, e-mail campaigns, presentations and product training resources.

Candidate may be required to carry out other responsibilities in order to meet changing business needs.

Qualifications:

• University Business degree or certificate in Marketing, Supply Chain Management, or combination of education and industry experience;
• Bilingual (French and English*), spoken and written;
• MS Outlook, Excel, Word, Powerpoint (intermediate to advanced);
• Very high level of organizational and time management skills;
• Exceptional problem solving and decision-making abilities;
• Analytical thinker with a resourceful mind-set;
• Thorough attention to detail with a tenacity for accuracy;
• Willing to travel up to 10% of the time.

(*) This qualification is required as you will be interacting with partners, vendors, internal/external clients and/or staff across Canada/overseas on a regular basis.

We are an equal opportunity employer. While we appreciate all expressed interest in joining our team, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.