The Associate Branch Product Manager position is an intermediate career development role that provides individuals who possess the competencies and experience base to develop into a Product Manager position within 12 to 18 months with the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities through direct responsibility for coordinating quotes, negotiating pricing with suppliers and contract manufacturers, driving and promoting key supplier lines. With coaching and mentoring, position is also accountable for maintaining system integrity, supporting sales to increase business through assisting with obtaining competitive quotes, providing ongoing education/promotion/support to branch and for developing and maintaining successful supplier relationships.