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Product Manager
I am pleased to present an outstanding opportunity for the Product Manager position at Applied Industrial Technologies. This role offers the potential to make a meaningful impact, not only for our valued customers but also in elevating Service Center performance. You will be joining a team dedicated to your professional development, where comprehensive training, constructive feedback, and steadfast support are integral to our organizational culture.
In the capacity of Product Manager, you will report directly to the Director of Product Management and assume a wide range of responsibilities. Your primary focus will encompass the research, analysis, and implementation of our Tools, General Industrial, and Safety product lines. Moreover, you will be instrumental in devising strategies to optimize profitability and support the broader goals of corporate growth, while providing essential assistance to field personnel. The position further involves shaping product category strategy, actively contributing to research and development initiatives, and leading the planning, negotiation, and evaluation of both new and existing products.
Additionally, you will manage supplier negotiations, oversee various programs and services, and maintain a productive relationship between suppliers and Applied Industrial Technologies. This includes supporting inventory requirements, expediting products as necessary, and addressing challenges with effective problem-solving. You will also be responsible for developing inventory strategies to capture increased sales opportunities, managing the profitability and performance of existing products and services, and collaborating with key suppliers to implement marketing and sales programs that drive business growth.
We are seeking candidates who hold a bachelor's degree in business, engineering, sales, marketing, or a related field, and possess five to ten years of relevant product and industry experience. The ideal candidate will demonstrate initiative, strong motivation, exceptional interpersonal skills, and the ability to interact effectively across all organizational levels, both internally and externally.
Founded in 1923, Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT) is a leading value-added distributor and technical solutions provider of industrial motion, fluid power, flow control, automation technologies, and related maintenance supplies. Our leading brands, specialized services, and comprehensive knowledge serve MRO and OEM end users in virtually all industrial markets through our multi-channel capabilities that provide choice, convenience, and expertise.
Applied Industrial Technologies is built on a philosophy that puts people first. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to a workforce in which we enforce fair treatment and provide growth opportunities for everyone. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, genetics, religion, gender, marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.
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