Description

Position: Junior Product Manager

Location: Port Coquitlam, Head Office

Are you highly organized, sales-driven, and passionate about supporting high-performing sales teams? Do you want to develop your product knowledge and create a foundation for future advancement? We're looking for the right person and are passionate about growing our people! This developmental role is offered at part time with the potential for full time. Join our Import Division Sales team and grow your career with Lordco Auto Parts!

Lordco Auto Parts is Canada’s largest independently owned automotive parts retailer, with over 100 locations across Western Canada. Family-owned and operated since 1974, we take pride in supporting our people and promoting from within. Start your sales career with us today!

Why work for Lordco?

Our employees are our family, and we want to make sure they are taken care of. We support the health and well-being of you and your family through quality programs and plans. We want you to feel valued and welcomed within our diverse, inclusive team, and here’s how we do it:

• Extended Benefits for You and Your Family
• Health, Dental & Vision Care Insurance
• Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Disability
• Education and Savings Plans, RRSP matching
• Health and Wellness Program
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Generous Employee Perks and Discounts
• Career Development Support & Promote-From-Within Culture

What You’ll Do & Learn:

The Junior Product Manager role is an entry-level, developmental, part-time (2-3 days per week) role, with the potential for full-time for the right candidate. This position is designed to provide hands on training with exposure to all aspects of product management. Working closely with the Division Manager, the successful candidate will learn some or all of the following; category management, supplier relations, inventory planning, pricing strategies, sales analysis, and product marketing. This role is ideal for an individual with strong analytical skills, a desire to learn the automotive aftermarket business, and an interest in developing a career in Product Management.

Product & Category Support:

• Assist Division Manager with managing assigned product lines and brands.
• Learn category management principles, including assortment planning and product lifecycle management.
• Help maintain product information, supplier data, and catalog accuracy.
• Assist with identifying potential product opportunities and market gaps.

Supplier & Vendor Administration:

• Support supplier communication and follow-up activities.
• Assist in gathering information for supplier evaluations and business reviews.
• Learn vendor onboarding processes and company supplier requirements.
• Maintain supplier contact information and documentation.

Data Analysis & Reporting:

• Prepare and analyze sales, inventory, and profitability reports.
• Assist with monitoring product performance and identifying trends.
• Support development of Power BI dashboards and Excel-based analysis.
• Help identify lost sales opportunities and inventory issues.

Pricing & Promotions:

• Assist in compiling information for promotional programs.
• Support pricing reviews and competitor analysis activities.
• Coordinate supplier promotional materials and supporting documentation.

Inventory & Operations Support:

• Work with Inventory Control to understand replenishment strategies.
• Assist with product setups, updates, and inventory planning projects.
• Support our Distribution Centre and store-related product initiatives.

Training & Communication:

• Participate in product training sessions and supplier meetings.
• Assist with development of training materials, product summaries, and sales communications.
• Communicate product updates and findings to Product Managers and the Import Division Manager.

Do You Fit the Part?

• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Intermediate Excel skills; aptitude for data analysis.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to learn and take initiative.

Preferred Attributes:

• Interest in the automotive aftermarket industry.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Positive attitude and desire to develop a long-term career in Product Management.
• Comfortable working with data and making recommendations.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.

This role is intended as a developmental position with the goal of potentially progressing into a full-time Product Manager role as knowledge, skills, and business understanding are developed.

Compensation:

Apply now and join our family today!  Annual compensation includes both base salary and commission earnings. Individual compensation may vary based on factors such as current role, skills, experience, and overall qualifications.

At Lordco Auto Parts, we are committed to fostering a culture that celebrates diversity, promotes equity, and prioritizes inclusion in every aspect of our organization. We recognize that embracing diversity enriches our workplace, enhances our perspectives, and fuels innovation.