Associate Category Manager

• Oak Park, IL

Location

Oak Park, IL

Type

Full Time

Job Description

Associate Category Manager
Corporate Headquarters
12575 Uline Drive, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158

We're passionate about our products because our customers rely on them to run their businesses. Manage your own product line and watch it grow!

Better together! This position is on-site, and we are looking for people who share our passion.

Position Responsibilities

  • Become an expert in a given product category.

  • Research and source new products from domestic and international vendors.

  • Visit vendors and attend product tradeshows to increase knowledge of manufacturing processes and market trends.

  • Provide product recommendations after reviewing competitors’ offerings, customer comments, and market trends.

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Participate in vendor meetings and lead some negotiation sessions.

  • Assist in the catalog layout preparation processes and strategize with Product Manager on new product placement within the catalog.

  • Seek creative methods to increase company profitability, product quality, and efficiency.

  • Collaboratively work with the Purchasing, Creative, Quality Control, Compliance, and Pricing teams.

  • Mentor and train Marketing Associates.

  • Minimum Requirements

    • Bachelor's degree.

    • 2 to 5 years of experience in Product Management, Supply Chain, or Marketing.

    • Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

    • Persuasive written and verbal communicator.

    • Organized and analytical, with relentless attention to detail.

    Benefits

    • Complete medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage and other wellness programs.

    • 401(k) with 6% employer match. Multiple bonus programs.

    • Paid holidays and generous paid time off.

    • Tuition Assistance Program that covers professional continuing education.

    Employee Perks

    • On-site cafĂ© and first-class fitness center with complimentary personal trainers.

    • Over four miles of beautifully maintained walking trails.

    About Uline

    Uline, a family-owned company, is North America’s leading distributor of shipping, industrial, and packaging materials with over 9,000 employees across 13 locations.

    Uline is a drug-free workplace.

    EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled

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    Date Posted

    01/27/2025

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