Product Manager

Product Manager PositionOur Merchandising department sources the best products throughout the U.S. and across the globe. Our teams have an entrepreneurial spirit and maintain our product lines while actively seeking opportunities for growth. Product Managers are essential to A.M. Leonard's success through their focused approach to product and industry knowledge while bringing new and innovative items to the market.Position RequirementsBachelor's Degree preferred or five years of related experienceProject management skills with the ability to manage multiple projectsPersuasive written and verbal communicator and negotiatorOrganized and analytical, with relentless attention to detailProficient in Microsoft Office, especially ExcelMajor Areas of AccountabilityMaster your product categories and industry – understand what's happening now and tomorrow in the marketplaceDevelop effective and creative negotiation strategies with manufacturers to maintain A.M. Leonard's competitive advantageBuild strong relationships with suppliers to uphold our quality and performance standardsConduct detailed analysis of sales history, customer and competitive data.Research and source new product recommendations for catalog and amleo.com – visit manufacturers, meet with vendors and attend trade showsEstablish and maintain all pricing; vendor, landed and listAnalyze current product pricing and performance to maximize profitProvide Purchasing with all vendor information, new product sheets, new vendor sheets, and special instructions; including pricing, packaging, labeling, shipping, delivery, etc.Provide Purchasing with initial annual sales forecastCreate and maintain all product copy and technical information for catalog, amleo.com, and promotional contentProvide creative and promotional direction for your product lines to Marketing for all channels; catalog, amleo.com, promotion, tradeshows, etc.Manage overstock, obsolete inventory and special ordered itemsSupport Purchasing on product planning and availabilityReview all overseas, early buys and significant purchase orders to insure pricing, packaging and availability are correctMaintain the Merchandising report to insure your items are properly categorizedInspect all overseas and significant shipments upon receipt to insure quality packaging, labeling, etc.Initiate all returns and credits for all overseas and significant shipments with damaged, missing or incorrect shipments, packaging or labeling errorsProvide product support for Sales teamBenefitsWe offer a high deductible health plan (HDHP), dental, and vision insurance. We contribute $60 per month to enrolled employees' HSA accounts.Employees and their dependents who are enrolled in our HDHP also have access to our employee health clinic where they can access healthcare for well and sick visits, immunizations, lab services, and more at no cost. Employees not enrolled in our HDHP can still have access to our employee health clinic for just $20 per paycheck. There are also prescriptions available through this clinic at no cost. Employees can also access quick, convenient, and no-cost healthcare in the comfort of their homes 24/7 through our telemedicine partner.Employees also receive life insurance and short-term disability at no cost, and they have the option to purchase increased coverage through payroll deductions. We also offer long term disability, various Aflac plans, and a 401k plan with matching.Employees receive paid time off from day one, including 80 hours of vacation time (prorated based on the start date for the first year) and 40 hours of personal time. After the first full year of employment, eight additional hours of vacation are granted annually.Employees also enjoy the use of our free onsite gym and product discounts on our wide selection of horticultural tools and equipment.We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening. Relocation assistance is not available for this position, and this position is not open for remote work arrangements.AM Leonard is an Equal Opportunity Employer for all, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and the disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.