Associate Product Manager

4 weeks ago

Hicksville, New York, United States Nassau Candy Full time
About Nassau Candy

Nassau Candy is a leading importer, manufacturer, and distributor of specialty confections, fine foods, and promotional products.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Associate Category Manager to join our growing Gourmet Foods team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for suggesting new product lines, sourcing new products, and managing vendor relationships.

Key Responsibilities
  • Suggest new product lines for distribution and source new products of interest within the Gourmet Category
  • Contact manufacturers to receive pricing and samples for review
  • Review samples and analyze new products lines with regards to competitive placement, key selling points, product longevity, guaranteed shelf life, minimum order quantity, pallet configurations, warehouse locations, current distributors handling the line, direct accounts they may service, ranking of items/categories, delivered and pick up pricing
  • Schedule, manage, and participate in meetings and conference calls with new and existing vendors in the specialty foods category
  • Negotiate pricing, programs, and minimums for new and existing vendors
  • Obtain key information from vendors for items purchased including UPC codes, weights, pallet configuration, pack sizes, prices, deals, lead times, shipping methods, product handling and storage requirements, promotions, and terms
  • Set up of new assortment additions, including photography coordination and creating marketing materials for "What's New Publication"
  • Request and compile sell sheets and samples of new lines
  • Survey sales team for product information
  • Work with sales team and vendors on scheduling product demonstrations, requesting samples for specific accounts and on account specific promotions (i.e., requesting free fills and/or ad requests, requesting samples for specific events)
  • Coordinate vendor participation for food and candy related trade shows
  • May perform other duties and participate in other projects as required by the department
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or Merchandising or similar creative business discipline
  • Minimum of 4 years of buying/purchasing experience in a food manufacturing or distribution environment
  • Negotiating and relationship building skills
  • PC Literacy (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)
  • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced and busy work environment
  • Strong recall skills and the ability to think and respond quickly and intelligently
  • Excellent overall written and verbal communication and organizational skills
  • Detail orientation and the ability to use logical thought processes in order to solve problems involving several variables
  • Must be able to move/unpack boxes of samples of new items for review
What We Offer
  • Competitive Pay
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, AFLAC, and Pet Insurance
  • Paid Vacation/PTO
  • 401(K)
  • Family-oriented company culture, business casual attire
  • Employee Discounts
  • Promote-from-within

This is an excellent opportunity to join a vibrant and well-established company. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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