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Salary Range: $55,000.00 - $75,000.00 Annually

Summary:

The Associate Product Manager plays a key role in driving the strategy, performance, and execution of assigned product categories to maximize sales, profitability, and operational efficiency. This role combines strategic planning and data-driven analysis with day-to-day operational support. Responsibilities include analyzing market trends, identifying growth opportunities, managing vendor relationships, and collaborating with cross-functional teams such as sales, marketing, and purchasing. A critical focus of the role involves optimizing both general product operations and the unique demands of retail product management to ensure category success and alignment with broader business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Product Category Management (30%):

+ Assist with managing the full product lifecycle, including assortment rationalization and new product introductions.

+ Support the execution of product strategies that align with business goals and sales objectives.

+ Analyze sales performance, customer feedback, and market trends to identify opportunities for growth or improvement.

+ Prepare and distribute recurring reports and dashboards covering sales, margin, and category KPIs.

+ Partner with Marketing to support pricing strategies, promotional activities, and go-to-market plans.

+ Contribute to the preparation and execution of business reviews for key product categories.

Product Operations (30%):

+ Facilitate cross-functional communication with Sales, Marketing, Logistics, IT, and Pricing to ensure alignment on category initiatives.

+ Assist in managing supplier relationships, including operational coordination and performance monitoring.

+ Collaborate with sales, purchasing, and inventory teams to support optimal inventory levels.

+ Manage category-specific projects, including new product launches and supplier program implementation.

+ Administer and track supplier rebate and market development fund (MDF) programs.

+ Maintain accurate product data and documentation to support decision-making and compliance.

+ Support the development and application of pricing and cost structure strategies.

Retail Product Operations (40%):

+ Act as a liaison between internal teams, retail suppliers, and big-box retailer contacts to resolve issues and support ongoing projects.

+ Manage onboarding, maintenance, and support of special order products on retail e-commerce platforms (e.g., Home Depot QuoteCenter, Lowe’s CommerceHub).

+ Ensure new SKUs meet retailer onboarding requirements, including item enrichment and supply chain readiness.

+ Maintain accurate, current product listings across retailer systems (e.g., QuoteCenter, Rithum, eCat) and websites.

+ Coordinate and ensure accuracy with all retail program pricing and electronic data interchange (EDI) setup.

Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

+ Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field preferred.

+ Minimum 5+ years of relevant business experience; experience with retail accounts is strongly preferred.

+ Prior experience in product management, sales, or marketing, ideally within the building materials or related industry.

+ Familiarity with content management systems (e.g., QuoteCenter, CommerceHub) is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

+ Strong business acumen with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

+ Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to build credibility and influence across teams.

+ Skilled in resolving conflicts and aligning cross-functional priorities.

+ Customer- and supplier-centric mindset with strong attention to execution details.

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced skills in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, etc.).

+ Experience with Salesforce.com and familiarity with big box retail IDM portals preferred.

+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; comfortable working with large data sets.

+ Organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

+ Proactive, adaptable, and solution-oriented approach to challenges.

Work Environment:

+ This position is based in a professional office environment and requires regular, on-site attendance.

+ The role involves frequent interaction with cross-functional teams and external partners, making in-person collaboration essential to success.

+ Standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and printers will be used.

+ The role may occasionally require extended hours during key project deadlines or product launches.

+ Occasional overnight travel may be required.

Parksite is a sales, marketing, and distribution company serving many segments of the building industry, with a focus on both interior and exterior products. We are proud to supply the best Fabricators and Building Material dealers with category-leading products for the residential, commercial, and remodeling markets. Focusing on superior products and exceptional service, Parksite's unique marketplace niche is through education. We begin by identifying products with distinctive applications and specifically educate and emphasize the value of these products directly to architects, builders, and designers. With this approach, we have become a leader in the industry with each of the products we sell. We combine marketing expertise and industry knowledge to create demand for our supplier business partners. We help build brands.

Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.