Product Manager

Company Description

Be part of a community of authentic, proud and trusted people

At UAP, we believe we don’t just deliver car and heavy vehicle parts all around the country; we also help keep Canadians moving forward. This makes for a special kind of workplace. We have the experience and strength of our 100-year legacy and the desire to always do better for our team members and clients. Our 5000 colleagues proudly serve thousands of customers every day across Canada.

If the hat fits, we’d be proud to have you wear it! Send us your resume and join a people-centric company with a reputation of excellence.

Job Description

Under the direction of the Team Leader, the Product Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining product line strategies that support and strengthen the Altrom store network and its customers. This role focuses on optimizing product assortment, building and managing supplier relationships, and enhancing our overall buying and selling position.

The successful candidate will conduct ongoing market analysis, assess competitive activity, identify new opportunities, and drive strategic initiatives to support sales growth and profitability. This position requires strong planning and organizational skills, consistent communication, collaboration across departments, sound business judgment, and an entrepreneurial mindset.

Salary Range: $70,200 – $87,600 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute product line strategies to drive sales growth and profitability.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities for expansion.
• Manage supplier relationships, including negotiations, performance reviews, and securing competitive pricing and terms.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with cataloguing, pricing, procurement, distribution, sales, and customer service teams.
• Monitor and optimize product coverage, quality, pricing, and inventory (including slow-moving and obsolete parts).
• Provide product support, training, and sales materials to branches and sales teams.
• Gather branch feedback and address operational and product-related concerns.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and maintain a professional, customer-focused approach.

Qualifications

To join our team, you need:

• University degree or College diploma in Business Administration, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in product management or a related role.
• Experience in the automotive aftermarket parts industry and knowledge of automotive operating systems is considered an asset.
• Strong proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office applications, with the ability to learn new systems and software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong listening skills, analytical ability, and business acumen.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and highly collaborative team player.

Additional Information

UAP is a diverse community that promotes inclusion and respect. The sum of our individual differences, experiences, knowledge, self-expression, unique capabilities and talents represents the richness of our culture. UAP is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from women, visible minorities and people with disabilities. By valuing a diverse workforce, we ensure that our hiring practices are fair and equitable.