Vendor and Product Specialist

Job Title: Vendor and Product Specialist
Reports to: Business Development Manager
Department: Business Development & Marketing

Job Summary

This is a key position designed to strengthen our supplier
partnerships, grow and rationalize product lines, and support our sales and
marketing initiatives across all branches.

In this role, you’ll serve as a strategic link between our supply chain, sales
team, and marketing department, helping bring new products to market, optimize
existing offerings, and strengthen internal technical expertise.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain vendor relationships, especially with IDCO and NAHAD members
• Leverage vendor discount programs, training, and co-op opportunities with key suppliers
• Lead and coordinate product and application training
• Support sales teams with product training, demos, sample kits, and customer-facing materials
• Oversee PIM program for all vendors, products, and services offered by McGill Hose
• Deliver accurate product content for digital and print materials
• Conduct market and competitor research; gather customer and field team feedback to drive product improvements and line optimization
• Effectively bundle solution offerings and cross-selling strategies 

Ideal Candidate Will Have

• 3+ years of experience in industrial distribution or vendor relationship support (hose & fittings experience strongly preferred)
• Working knowledge of IDCO, NAHAD, and vendor discount/co-op programs
• Experience delivering or coordinating vendor-led sales trainings
• Familiarity with Epicor P21, RubberTree CRM, and general ERP/CRM tools
• Strong communication, project management, and organization skills
• A collaborative, detail-oriented mindset and a passion for process improvement

Why Apply?

• Play a key role in product and vendor strategy
• Work cross-functionally with Business Development, Sales and Marketing
• Help shape the future of our product offerings and sales enablement tools 
• Opportunity to lead internal training and influence growth