About the position
With more than 50+ years of consecutive growth, we’ve created a dynamic workplace where over 36,000 employees worldwide are empowered to grow and add to our entrepreneurial culture. To support our continued growth, we’re looking to add new talent, like you, to our team! Our people are genuine, creative, and proactive problem solvers who have access to leadership for rapid alignment to make decisions driven by what’s right for our customers. Medline offers entry-level candidates benefits and experiences that strengthen personal and professional development, such as recognition programs and awards, employee resource groups, volunteer opportunities through ESG, employee appreciation week, competitive healthcare benefits and so much more. The goal of the Associate Product Manager position is to expose you to all areas of the business, including product development, marketing, global sourcing, sales, negotiation, quality assurance, operations, and financial strategies.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the development and launch of new product lines and/or product improvements; tasks may include market research, existing line extensions, new product development, collateral creation and pricing.
- Assist in creating and delivering training programs for sales reps and follow up with them to ensure timely and efficient field support.
- Collaborate with marketing to develop promotional pieces and design packaging.
- Develop and run reports that summarize and analyze marketing promotional results.
- Work with Inventory Management to ensure proper stock levels and service level goals are met.
- Assess product samples against desired specifications, develop production plans and manufacturing forecasts, and evaluate vendors by working with Quality, sourcing resources and product managers.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required with a minimum 3.0 GPA preferred, senior standing.
- Previous experience with product management / marketing or sales is preferred.
- Excellent organizational, planning, communication and follow-up skills.
- Excellent presentation skills for large and small groups.
- Must have strategic, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Must have a bias toward action and be results oriented.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Unrestricted permanent US work authorization.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Life and disability insurance
- 401(k) contributions
- Paid time off
- Continuing education & training
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Resource Groups
- Employee Service Corp
