Product Manager Food Service

About Us

Baker Distributing Company is one of the largest distributors of HVAC, refrigeration and food service equipment in the U.S. We have been in business for nearly 75 years; we are visionaries! We are innovating the distribution industry every single day as we transform our company into a world-class supply chain. Our 1,400 employees and 200+ locations serve 50,000 active customers. Our corporate headquarters is in Jacksonville, Fl. and we are a subsidiary of Watsco (NYSE: WSO).

At Baker, we are utilizing emerging technologies and innovations to diversify our portfolio and our service offerings to deliver a best-in-class customer experience.

People are the core of our business -- those who work for us (our employees), those who work with us (our suppliers and vendors) and those we work for (our customers). While some of our employees are the most experienced in the industry, we are always seeking new talent with fresh ideas. If you have a keen sense of respect -- for yourself and others; an unfaltering devotion to integrity; the drive to provide consistency; the tenacity to strive for excellence; and embody the spirit of teamwork, we would love to talk with you.

Job Description

Summary

The Product Manager is responsible for the business results of a defined portfolio of product, the Product Manager will determine the product strategy based upon company position and develop plans to achieve product objectives. Working with other Baker Departments (Sales, Marketing, Purchasing, Pricing, Operations) the Product Manager will be responsible for implementation of his or her proposals and, ultimately, for their success.

Essential Duties

• Manage product results including inventory, costs, revenues and contributions.
• Analyze product costs and evaluates against other product lines and competition.
• Determine the product strategy based upon company position.
• Manage inventory levels; analyze and determine stocking levels and review and manage inventory performance including turns, excess, slow products, and disposal of nonproductive inventory.
• Evaluate and monitor sales performance and develop sales initiatives.
• Partner with supporting departments to transition, price and launch successful products.

Qualifications

• Broad, multi-brand Food Service equipment experience.
• Proven strategic pricing experience.
• 3-5 years of Food Service Sales or Product Line Management Experience
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred/Industry experience required.
• Must be proficient in speaking, reading, and understanding English to ensure full compliance with safety standards, training, policies, and procedures.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills, including written and oral communication skills
• Comfort dealing with ambiguity and the ability to work independently
• Excellent customer service mindset with the ability to develop long term relationships
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Proactively seeks continuous process and service improvements

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• The employee frequently is required to stand, sit or walk, climb, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• This role is an in-office role based out of the corporate office.
• Ability to utilize a computer keyboard, computer monitor, and telephone for prolonged periods of time.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Travel

• Consistent travel (approximately 20%) is expected within the region set by the manager as well as nationwide