About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Wholesale.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring a Product Manager to own and grow the Animal Health, Farm & Agriculture product category. This cross-functional role blends product management, purchasing, merchandising, supplier development, and go-to-market execution to build a differentiated assortment for independent hardware, farm & ranch, and agricultural retailers.

• Evaluate and qualify suppliers based on product quality, demand, pricing, service, and long‑term fit
• Negotiate pricing, margins, payment/freight terms, rebates, promotional support, and exclusivity where appropriate
• Build and maintain strategic supplier partnerships that drive innovation, reliability, and margin expansion
• Design supplier programs and bundled assortments (seasonal campaigns, exclusive SKUs, promotions) to add customer value
• Manage the full product introduction lifecycle: market research, sampling, costing, pricing, assortment planning, forecasting, and launch
• Develop go-to-market plans in coordination with sales, marketing, operations, and branch teams
• Own purchasing activities, inventory planning, procurement decisions, and replenishment strategies that support sales and margin goals
• Monitor supplier lead times, fill rates, minimum order quantities, and service metrics to reduce supply risk
• Analyze product performance and take corrective actions on slow‑moving or obsolete inventory to improve working capital
• Partner with demand planning and operations to improve forecasting accuracy, inventory turns, and in‑stock performance
• Establish pricing strategies that balance competitiveness, customer value, and margin objectives

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Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, supply chain, agriculture, animal science, or equivalent experience preferred
• 5+ years’ experience in product management, purchasing, merchandising, category management, or supplier development — preferably in hardware distribution, farm & ranch, agricultural distribution, or animal health
• Demonstrated success negotiating supplier agreements and launching new products/programs to market
• Strong financial acumen with experience in product costing, pricing, gross margin management, and inventory planning
• Excellent relationship building, negotiation, analytical, organizational, and project management skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and familiarity with ERP, inventory management, or product information systems
• Self‑starter with an entrepreneurial mindset and strong ownership of end‑to‑end initiatives
• Willingness to travel periodically for supplier visits, trade shows, and customer meetings

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Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Company-paid life insurance

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Location & Travel

This is a full-time role based in Knoxville, TN. The position requires periodic travel for supplier meetings, trade shows, and industry events.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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