Product Manager, Personal Care

**Position**: Product Manager, Personal Care **Location**: Vaudreuil-Dorion, Québec ; Burlington, Ontario ; or Delta, Vancouver **Status**: Full time, permanent (1) Are you known for your initiative, creative ideas and strategies to develop your business? Do your suppliers and partners describe you as a confident and adaptable person, capable of dealing quickly with various complex situations? Do you have a good knowledge of the cosmetic and/or personal care market? Are you recognized in the industry for your marketing expertise in promoting product lines in the cosmetic and/or personal care space? Take this opportunity to contribute to the success and growth of a great company Reporting to the Industry Manager, the Product Manager will bring professional product management expertise to this position to lead the organization while making strategic decisions regarding the product portfolio. This could include sales and marketing strategies, inventory management, supporting the sales team and achieving sales and gross margin goals. Quadra Chemicals is one of North America's leading distributors of chemicals and ingredients. We have facilities across Canada and in selected markets in the United States. We are a growing company with a long-term commitment to our employees. If you are committed to excellence and driven by results, you belong at Quadra. Our employees are professional and passionate about our business. **The Product Manager's responsibilities include**: - Manage relationships with an international supplier base - Identify and provide a reliable and competitive supply of products for targeted markets - Build strong, multi-level relationships with suppliers through regular documented visits - Responsible for continued market development and sustained profitable growth of product portfolio - Central role in working very closely with the corporate sales force and balancing corporate objectives, customer requirements and supplier expectations - Be the expert of your key products and markets - Manage pricing and maintain price lists - Review contractual language to strike the right balance between managing risk and closing the deal - Formally evaluate the performance of key suppliers - Be present at target industry events (i.e. trade shows, conferences, etc.) to gain market knowledge and awareness. - Build strong connections and relationships with the Quadra sales team based on trust, credibility and cooperation - reporting and scheduling using Quadra's digital tools - Delivering presentations both for internal and external communication (i.e. suppliers, customers, conferences) - Being a key contributor to shaping group strategic objectives and achieving the mission statement - Spearhead growth in terms of potential new products and target markets - Potential to take on greater people management role - Follow up on monthly reports by product - Bachelor's degree in Science, Chemistry, Engineering, Finances or Business related field - Minimum of 10 years prior experience as a sales professional - Previous experience in chemical product management or procurement would be an asset - Proven experience in market analysis and development of marketing plans and strategies - Willingness to travel, up to 50% of the time (including overnight) - Proven advanced computer skills (Excel, Power Point; to work effectively with the Office 365 suite) as well as strong CRM skills (Salesforce experience would be an asset) - Self-motivated and able to work independently and handle pressure - Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills - Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills - Proven business acumen and commercial knowledge - Proven ability to manage and influence others - Enthusiastic about contributing to a high-performance culture and accustomed to a fast-paced environment - Fluency in French would be considered an asset - Valid driver’s licence Who are we ? Founded over 45 years ago, Quadra is one of North America's leading distributors of chemicals and ingredients. Quadra is dedicated to its 450+ employees located in Canada and the United States. You will be joining a global team that supports employees across the country and across the border. At Quadra, we offer not only an engaging culture, a collaborative, family-oriented and supportive environment, but also a lot of autonomy and flexibility. We also offer you the opportunity to be part of a professional, fun, innovative and committed team in a growing, people-oriented, Great Place to Work certified organization. In addition to being Great Place to Work certified, Quadra is recognized as one of the "Best Managed Companies", "Great Place to Work for Women" and "Great Place to Work for Mental Wellness". You will work with dynamic colleagues who are eager to share their knowledge with you. If you are committed to excellence, you belong at Quadra. Our employees are professional and passionate about our business. **What are