Product Manager

Richelieu Hardware is a North American leader and a change agent in a creative and dynamic industry. We are an importer, distributor, and manufacturer of specialty hardware and complementary products.

Our customers – Over 120,000 customers in North America: manufacturers of kitchen and bathroom cabinets, storage and closets, residential and office furniture, residential and commercial woodworking, as well as hardware retailers including large renovation centers.

Our team – 3,000 people, of which nearly half are dedicated to sales and marketing and over 50% are Richelieu shareholders.

How about joining a leading company in specialty hardware in North America, publicly traded and with continuous growth for 50 years?

Richelieu Hardware is searching for a Product Manager for our TASK TOOLS division. For over 50 years, TASK TOOLS has provided an assortment of Hand Tools, Power Tool Accessories, Abrasives, and Worksite Accessories to the North American market. The position is in Kitchener, Onward location, Ontario and comes with hybrid flexibility.

The main responsibilities of the position are to:

• Understanding competitive landscape to supply and provide the right product, at the right place and the right price.
• Vendor relations – Establish, maintain, and promote a positive relationship with all suppliers to the segment, includes price negotiations.
• Manage market pricing and develop promotional programs
• Support, train and assist sales teams and stakeholders to increase their knowledge of the product lines.
• Work with the Director of Product and Marketing to manage the product lifecycle of over 2000 skus, actively working to innovate and manage the product lifecycle for the assortment.
• Sourcing and developing new products.
• Working with the marketing team to develop marketing campaigns and helping to execute.
• Managing all product related data and information, keeping abreast of current market conditions for importing (tariffs, etc.)

• Minimum of 5 years as a Product Manager or Category Manager.
• Demonstratable proven track record in developing new products and successfully marketing them.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or related field.
• Bonus points for tools/hardware/home improvement industry experience in retail.
• Some travel may be required

• Is an individual who thrives in a fast-paced and changing environment, who works well with large groups and has the capacity to balance multiple projects effectively.
• Has a determined and positive attitude and can inspire others.
• One whose integrity is beyond reproach.

• A Canadian flagship: As a company with proud roots in Quebec but present in Canada and the United States, we enjoy excellent recognition and a great reputation.
• A mature and stable company: With more than 50 years of experience in the market, we offer the trust and organizational strength needed for a safe working environment.
• Continuous growth: With strong financial health, our business is constantly expanding, opening future opportunities for all.
• Competitive compensation: We offer competitive base compensation based on the market.
• Opportunity to become a shareholder: We believe in the involvement of our employees and offer them the opportunity to become shareholders.
• Work-life balance: We value a healthy and flexible work environment, allowing everyone to achieve a work-life balance.
• Quality products: We are committed to offering products of exceptional quality, thus satisfying our most demanding customers.
• Opportunity to grow: We encourage career opportunities and continuing education for the professional development of our employee

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, we will only communicate with candidates selected for the pre-selection process.