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Uni-Select

Automotive parts distributor with national network

Director of Product Management - Automobile

Product ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBoucherville, QC, CanadaIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, marketing, automotive management, or a related field is required.
  • At least five years of experience in category management, product management, procurement, or strategic sourcing in the automotive aftermarket industry is required.
  • Strong negotiation, supplier management, and strategic planning skills are required.
  • Proven leadership experience managing high-performing teams is required.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, is required.
  • Strong analytical and financial acumen, including experience interpreting key performance indicators and market data, is required.
  • Proficiency with enterprise resource planning systems, category management tools, and emerging technologies is required.
  • Oral, written, and presentation skills in French and English are required.
  • Strong business acumen and an innovative, solutions-oriented mindset are required.
  • Strong organization, autonomy, results orientation, and prioritization skills are required.
  • The ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, customer-focused environment is required.
  • Strong knowledge of automotive repair shop operations and workflows, original equipment manufacturer applications and aftermarket parts, inventory management and distribution practices in the automotive aftermarket, and emerging automotive technologies and industry trends is required.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement the long-term strategic vision and category roadmap for the automotive portfolio, aligned with business objectives, customer requirements, automotive technology developments, and market trends.
  • Identify opportunities to expand the product range, strengthen category performance, and grow sales, profitability, and market share across retail, professional, wholesale, and professional installer channels.
  • Lead category innovation initiatives focused on emerging automotive technologies, including electric vehicles, hybrid systems, thermal management, engine efficiency, transmission systems, steering and suspension advances, braking technologies, and connected vehicle systems.
  • Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of category managers and category specialists.
  • Promote accountability, collaboration, innovation, and strategic thinking while supporting succession planning, employee development, and continuous improvement across the category management organization.
  • Provide coaching and leadership that enable teams to implement category strategies, supplier initiatives, pricing programs, and product launches effectively.
  • Serve as a strategic liaison between category management and sales, marketing, operations, supply chain, replenishment, finance, information technology, and executive leadership.
  • Align category strategies, pricing policy, promotional planning, inventory optimization, product launches, customer initiatives, and operational execution.
  • Collaborate with sales and field operations to ensure category strategies support customer acquisition and retention and installer productivity objectives.
  • Lead development, sourcing, and management of the automotive portfolio for professional repair shops, dealerships, fleet operators, and retail customers.
  • Maintain expertise in automotive repair technologies, technician workflow requirements, original equipment manufacturer and aftermarket service standards, and emerging electric vehicle, hybrid, advanced driver-assistance system, and connected vehicle trends.
  • Own the overall financial and operational performance of the automotive portfolio.
  • Use key performance indicators, market intelligence, competitive analysis, and business analytics tools to assess category performance, identify growth opportunities, and support data-driven strategic decisions.
  • Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with key automotive aftermarket manufacturers and suppliers.
  • Lead annual business planning, contract negotiations, rebate programs, product launches, training initiatives, and joint growth strategies to maximize profitability and strengthen competitive positioning.
  • Collaborate with supplier partners to introduce technologies and solutions that improve technician efficiency, repair quality, and customer satisfaction.
  • Oversee the full product lifecycle management process, including category reviews, assortment planning, new product introductions, pricing strategy, product transitions, and end-of-life management.
  • Collaborate with suppliers, sales, operations, and technical support teams to ensure product accuracy, catalog data integrity, training readiness, technical documentation, and successful market adoption.
  • Support the development of training programs and technical resources for internal teams and customers.

About the Company

Uni-Select

Automotive parts distributor with national network

Uni-Select is a Canadian automotive parts distributor built around the Bumper to Bumper brand, with a nationwide network of over 1,000 independent stores, 120 company-owned stores, 100 service providers, and 9 distribution centers serving about 20,000 clients. Parts and related services are sourced and distributed through this network, so repair shops, dealers, and other customers can buy parts locally with support from centralized distribution. It differs from competitors by combining large coast-to-coast scale with a broad ecosystem of service providers and centralized distribution, plus being part of LKQ Corporation for strategic backing. Its goal is to ensure reliable parts supply and excellent service across Canada.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Boucherville, Canada
Founded
1968

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