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Product Manager - Industrial Chemicals

Product Manager - Industrial Chemicals

Quadra ChemicalsDelta, BC, Canada
5 days ago
Salary
CA$89,500.00 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description

Req #

496 Thursday, February 13, 2025

Position : Product Manager, Industrial Chemicals

Location : This person needs to be able to work in one of these regions : Vaudreuil, QC; Burlington, ON; Edmonton, AB; Calgary, AB; and Delta, BC.

Status : Full-time, permanent (1)

Are you known for your initiative, creative ideas and great 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 knowledge of the commodity chemical markets? This is a great opportunity to contribute to the success and growth of a great family-owned company!

We are currently recruiting for a dynamic and highly motivated professional to fulfill the role of Product Manager  for our Industrial Chemical group. The Product Management role at Quadra is a blend of marketing and procurement functions. We are looking for a candidate that will have sales, marketing and supply chain experience with an open mind and good business acumen!

Reporting to the Head of Product Marketing, the candidate will bring to this position professional product expertise to lead the organization while making strategic product decisions. We are looking for a candidate who will fit well with our culture and who will be interested in a long career in the field of procurement and marketing.

Who are we?

Founded over 45 years ago, Quadra is dedicated to its 450+ employees located in Canada and the United States. You will join a global team that supports internal and external colleagues and partners across the country. At Quadra, we offer not only an engaging culture, a collaborative, family-oriented 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.  You will work with dynamic colleagues who are eager to share their knowledge with you.

Quadra is one of North America's leading distributors of chemicals and ingredients. We have facilities across Canada and in select markets in the United States. We are a rapidly growing company with a long-term commitment to our employees. If you are committed to excellence, you belong at Quadra. Our employees are professional and passionate about our business.

What would be your main responsibilities as a Product Manager? :

  • Identifies and provides reliable and competitive supply of products for our target markets
  • Build strong, supplier multi-level relationships through regular documented visits
  • Responsible for the ongoing market development and sustained profitable growth of their product portfolio
  • Central role in working very closely with the company's sales force and balancing company objectives, customer requirements and supplier expectations
  • Be the expert of your key products and markets
  • Manage pricing and keep price lists up to date
  • Monitoring monthly reports by product
  • Formally evaluate key supplier performance
  • Be present in focus industries to know and be known using industry trade shows, conferences, etc.
  • Builds strong ties and relationships with the sales force on the basis of trust and credibility and collaborative cooperation

Key Skills and Attributes :

  • Passionate, creative and results oriented
  • Self-motivated, entrepreneurial and able to work independently
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
  • Know how to create and maintain excellent relationships
  • Optimistic and inquisitive
  • Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications :

  • Bachelor’s degree in Science or Business-related field
  • Minimum combined 8 years previous sales and product management experience in chemical distribution.
  • Direct experience in the HI&I / Surfactant Industry is a strong asset.
  • Professional procurement accreditation an asset
  • Proven experience analyzing markets and developing marketing plans
  • Communication proficiency in French and English (oral and written bilingualism) is a strong asset
  • A willingness to travel overnight, up to 40% of the time
  • Proven advanced computer skills (Excel, Power Point; to work effectively with the Office 365 suite)
  • Proven business acumen and commercial knowledge
  • Proven ability to manage and influence others
  • Excited to contribute towards a high-performance culture, accustomed to a fast-paced environment
  • At Quadra, we provide an engaging and supportive culture that fosters collaboration, a family-oriented atmosphere, and a high degree of autonomy and flexibility. You’ll have the chance to be part of a professional, innovative, and fun team within a growing, people-centric organization that has earned Great Place to Work certification. Why should you chose us?

    The advantages of choosing this position at Quadra? :

  • Competitive salary and generous performance incentive program
  • Comprehensive benefits package including dental, medical, HSA, paramedical, etc.
  • Employee wellness initiatives designed to enhance quality of life, including a Wellness Portfolio and virtual wellness and mental health program
  • Access to virtual care / telemedicine services for you and your family, offering 24 / 7 physician availability
  • Retirement plan with employer matching and several long-term investment programs
  • Generous vacation, personal days and flex days and additional stat holidays !
  • Helping each other and having fun are part of our core values!
  • A strong company culture build on collaboration, fun and mutual support – core values that define our workplace
  • A fully digital environment that embraces innovation
  • Strong training programs designed to support your integration to this role
  • Opportunities for advancement and professional development; a growing company that focuses on its people!
  • Participate in various internal and external trainings
  • Possibility of joining various company committees
  • Social activities organized by the company
  • Employee recognition program (years of service, merit awards, etc.)
  • A stable, private, family-owned company with a strong infrastructure and foundation
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)
  • Employee referral program ($)
  • And much more!
  • Compensation : The annual base pay range for this position is reasonably expected to be $85,900 to $145,000. Please note that the base pay shown is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, education, and experience.

    Base salary is only a part of the total rewards package - this role will also be eligible for a generous incentive program and benefits. Quadra’s salary ranges are benchmarked and are determined by role and level. Please note that the base pay shown qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location.

    LI-Remote

    Quadra supports and values diversity and offer equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status and gender identity. Quadra also welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We recognize that some people do not identify themselves as either male or female. Therefore, whenever possible, we have opted for a gender-neutral wording in a non-discriminatory spirit.

    Other details

  • Pay Type Salary
  • Min Hiring Rate $89,
  • Max Hiring Rate $145,
  • Travel Required Yes
  • Travel % 40
  • Telecommute % 60
  • Required Education Bachelor’s Degree
  • Burlington, ON, Canada
  • Calgary, AB, Canada
  • Delta, BC, Canada
  • Edmonton, AB, Canada
  • Vaudreuil-Dorion, QC, Canada
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