Product Manager - Polymer/Plastics Manufacturing

As a Product Manager, you will be developing and maintaining the complete line of Polypropylene and Polystyrene resin sales in North America. This position offers a base salary is $100,000-$130,000 plus bonuses, and health benefits, with the first year OTE of $150K and other perks.

THE COMPANY & CULTURE

Our client is proud of its over 100 years of serving the Canadian Industry both in the distribution and manufacturing markets. As a provider of quality products and service solutions, our client is determined to be a leader in the plastics and sulphur industries in Canada. It is the leading supplier of Custom Colour, additives, and compound concentrates, as well as a wide range of polyolefin and engineered resins.

THE LOCATION

Head office Toronto, ON

This is a hybrid role with 2-3 days working from the office in Toronto and 3-2 days working from home role.

PRODUCTS, SERVICES, SOLUTIONS

A full range of specialized custom products including colour, whites, additives and compounds

Color Concentrates

White Masterbatch

Additive Concentrates

Polymer Compounds

Engineered Thermoplastics

Commodity Resins

Specialty Additives For Polymers

SALES CYCLE AND PRODUCT VALUE

Average yearly revenue by client varies from $5,000-$10,000

The average sales cycle can range from days to a year

COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE

Quality and Service

Turnaround

Inventory Levels

Reputation

PROSPECTIVE CUSTOMERS

Purchase Managers from Injection moulders, extrusion, blow moulding and film extruders companies

TYPICAL DAY AND DUTIES

Supplier Management: Oversee relationships with a group of approximately 8-10 suppliers, ensuring the availability of the right stock at the right price in collaboration with the vendor services team.

Negotiation and Collaboration: Negotiate with suppliers to secure favourable terms and work closely with the sales team to identify opportunities, bringing in the appropriate products and setting competitive prices.

Stock and Pricing Management: Make key decisions regarding which products to stock, quantities to order, and pricing strategies, all while managing the company’s margins effectively.

Program Development: Participate in the development of new programs, including the introduction of new suppliers or the exploration of new market segments.

Supplier Engagement: Conduct quarterly visits to suppliers and occasionally join sales representatives on joint calls to support and enhance sales efforts.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

$100,000-$130,000 Base Salary with bonus

$150,000 First Year OTE

100% Fully Paid Health Benefits

Company Pension Plan

Cell Phone

Laptop

Further Education Reimbursement

MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Engineering or related field preferred

A minimum of 2 years techinical experience in the plastics industry

5 years of work experience in a similar role as a product manager

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Engineering or related field preferred

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Above-average Computer Skills

MS Office

CRM - Evolution

SUPPORT & TRAINING

Online

On the Job

Mentoring/Shadowing

WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY

Career advancement opportunities

Work-life balance

Team culture - respect for each other

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