Associate Category Manager

Job overview

The Associate Category Manager role is an onsite position based in Lake Bluff, IL. Compensation is not specified for this role, which supports the Corporate Headquarters team in managing product lines and vendor relationships. This role exists to drive product success by managing assigned categories, sourcing new products, and mentoring analysts. The manager contributes to company profitability and data accuracy through strategic vendor negotiations and market trend analysis.

What you'll do

• Own your assigned product category from our extensive catalog of business support products.
• Support new product development by researching and sourcing new products and vendors.
• Visit vendors to understand manufacturing processes and attend trade shows to stay ahead of industry trends.
• Lead vendor negotiations to build successful partnerships.
• Collaborate with the Creative and Purchasing teams to develop effective catalog and digital strategies.
• Mentor and support Product Management Analysts to foster their growth.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

lake bluff il

uline

category management

supply chain

marketing

onsite

no on-call

drug-free workplace

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health insurance, 401(k) with 6% match, paid holidays, PTO, tuition assistance, fitness center.

Why this role

Includes complete health insurance, 401(k) with 6% match from day one, and tuition assistance.

About the employer

Uline, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Corporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing Offices. Sector: 55.