Job Description

Kent, part of the Retail Division of J. D. Irving LTD, is the largest retail building supply chain in Atlantic Canada with 48 locations from Saint John, New Brunswick to Corner Brook, Newfoundland and many towns and cities in between.

Our culture thrives thanks to the incredible connections we get to make in every community we are in, our focus on diversity in the workplace, our commitment to our employees through training and development programs and our focus on creating an aligned and engaged workforce across our business.

The Product Manager will have proven track record of success in a product management role, with demonstrated ability to drive product success. Working directly with the senior and executive leadership, the successful candidate will focus on growing their user base, financial metrics, and customer satisfaction with the product.

Key Responsibilities and Outcomes:

• Collaborate with Ecommerce, IT team members, and developers to gain in-depth knowledge of enhancements & changes to existing systems, and new developments.
• Concentrates on the strategic delivery of the product vision.
• Build the overall product roadmap.
• Manages product owners throughout product development lifecycle.
• Works closely with the marketing and content teams to ensure the design and brand guidelines meet all product requirements.
• Ensures that the final product is delivered on time.
• Research customer demands and market competition and understands market potential.
• Coordinates the product delivery lifecycle between designers, development, and quality assurance teams.
• Communicates with and supports key stakeholders in the software development lifecycle process.
• Evaluates all decisions and changes made during development and ensures a quality product.
• Defines requirements and writes user stories.
• Provides clarity on requirements to all key stakeholders.
• Performs product demos.

Skill, Capabilities, and Experience:

• Magento/ Adobe Commerce certification or other large platform experience and/or certification would be given preference.
• Proven experience in digital product delivery using agile methodology.
• 5+ years of experience in product management, preferably in the eCommerce industry.
• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
• Thorough understanding of the eCommerce industry, market trends, and customer behavior.
• Ability to utilize data and market insights to identify trends, customer needs, and growth opportunities.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and highly organized, able to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Adapt to changing priorities and business needs.
• Strong decision-making skills, balancing business objectives, customer needs, and technical feasibility.
• Highly organized, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet project deadlines.
• Adaptable and flexible, thriving in a fast-paced and evolving business environment.
• Has a strong sense of initiative, taking ownership and driving projects forward.
• Has high integrity and dependability, earning trust and building solid relationships.

Company Profile:

Kent is the largest retail building supply chain in Atlantic Canada. Our mission is to be the best source of home improvement products through superior service, quality products and everyday great prices. We protect our customers and staff by hiring and training associates committed to our safety values.

We employ over 3700 people and work hard to increase our market share through strategic investment in training and technology. In addition to our retail stores, we operate truss manufacturing facilities and a wholesale drywall company. We are a member of the Independent Lumber Dealers Co-operative which ensures our great product selection and pricing.

Kent Building Supplies is an inclusive and diverse work environment. We are committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment for all employees, candidates, and customers.

Interested in a career with Kent? We would love to hear from you!

Please apply online today! We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

If you have disabilities that require special accommodation please email,

To learn more about our products and services, click .

Kent Building Supplies is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment for all employees.

Additional Information

• Posting Date: Dec 8, 2023

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