Product Marketing Agent – Glass Hardware & Glazing
Quincaillerie Richelieu · Montreal, Canada · hybrid
We are currently looking for a Product Marketing Agent to join our team. The product marketing agent will report to the Product Manager and will assist him in the management of product categories (management of the existing range as well as the development of new products).
Main Responsibilities
Product and Data support (30%)
- Communicate with and maintain a relationship with external vendors to collect information on products (specifications, photos, instructions, technical documents)
- Document internal databases for product creations and maintenance.
- Ensure the accuracy and compliance of the information received in relation to the company’s criteria.
Web support (30%)
- Document products published on our websites, including creating new product pages and updating existing products.
- Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the information being published.
- Obtain and modify (where necessary) technical drawings and instructions in relation to the company’s criteria.
- Maintain division websites by ensuring the correct products for respective markets have been published.
Customer service support (25%)
- Respond to questions from internal customers (sales, customer service)
- Communicate with outside vendors to provide technical and product knowledge support to internal customers.
- Prepare and coordinate the shipping of sample orders or replacement parts.
Marketing support (15%)
- Coordinate and follow-up on the creation of product launch materials (sales sheets, web banners)
- Coordinate and follow-up on the creation of marketing materials and activities (catalogs, email marketing campaigns, trade shows) according to established schedules.
As the role develops, other responsibilities may include:
- Assist the product manager in the creation of sales and training tools.
- Participate in inter-departmental projects to improve the performance of the product category (operations, logistics, purchasing, compliance, customer service etc…)
- Assist the product manager in the management of inventories whether for products at the end of their life cycle (EOL) or new products (NPI).
- Participate in sales development strategies for North America
Requirements
- DEC in marketing or administration (work experience in a similar position could be considered.
- Bilingualism (French and English), both written and oral
- Good computer skills:
- Suite MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Adobe Creative Suite (PDF editor)
- Image editing software
The ideal candidate is someone:
- Who is hands-on and inquisitive.
- Who has strong communication and teamwork skills.
- With strong abilities to multi-task and manage priorities independently.
- With an inclination for understanding how things work.
- Who is comfortable using hand tools (ex. Screwdriver) and disassembling/reassembling products to better understand them.
What we offer :
- A Canadian flagship : As a company with proud roots in Quebec, 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 employees.
Invitation to Apply
If you would like to contribute to the growth of a North American leader, we would be pleased to review your application. All individuals who possess the essential qualifications are encouraged to apply.
We invite you to visit our corporate website at https://www.richelieu.com/emplois to submit your application
We thank all candidates for their interest, however, we will only communicate with candidates selected for the pre-selection process.
By submitting their application file, candidates consent to Richelieu Hardware Ltée collecting, using, and retaining the documents provided solely for the purpose of evaluating their application. These documents may be retained by Richelieu Hardware Ltée for future reference for a period of twelve (12) months following receipt of the application.