Associate Product Manager - April 2026 Start Date

Medline Industries, LP • Chicago, IL

9d • $62,000 - $93,000

About The Position

With more than 50+ years of consecutive growth, we’ve created a dynamic workplace where over 36,000 employees worldwide are empowered to grow and add to our entrepreneurial culture. To support our continued growth, we’re looking to add new talent, like you, to our team! Our people are genuine, creative, and proactive problem solvers who have access to leadership for rapid alignment to make decisions driven by what’s right for our customers. Medline offers entry-level candidates benefits and experiences that strengthen personal and professional development, such as recognition programs and awards, employee resource groups, volunteer opportunities through ESG, employee appreciation week, competitive healthcare benefits and so much more. The goal of the Associate Product Manager position is to expose you to all areas of the business, including product development, marketing, global sourcing, sales, negotiation, quality assurance, operations, and financial strategies. Job Description The challenging responsibilities of the position include: Assist in the development and launch of new product lines and/or product improvements; tasks may include market research, existing line extensions, new product development, collateral creation and pricing. Assist in creating and delivering training programs for sales reps and follow up with them to ensure timely and efficient field support. May deliver training to sales reps. Collaborate with marketing to develop promotional pieces and design packaging Develop and run reports that summarize and analyze marketing promotional results. Work with Inventory Management to ensure proper stock levels and service level goals are met Assess product samples against desired specifications, develop production plans and manufacturing forecasts, and evaluate vendors by working with Quality, sourcing resources and product managers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required with a minimum 3.0 GPA preferred, senior standing
• Previous experience with product management / marketing or sales is preferred
• Excellent organizational, planning, communication and follow-up skills
• Excellent presentation skills for large and small groups
• Must have strategic, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Must have a bias toward action and be results oriented
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Unrestricted permanent US work authorization
• Travel required 25% of the time

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with product management / marketing or sales is preferred
• Bachelor's degree required with a minimum 3.0 GPA preferred, senior standing

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and launch of new product lines and/or product improvements; tasks may include market research, existing line extensions, new product development, collateral creation and pricing.
• Assist in creating and delivering training programs for sales reps and follow up with them to ensure timely and efficient field support.
• May deliver training to sales reps.
• Collaborate with marketing to develop promotional pieces and design packaging
• Develop and run reports that summarize and analyze marketing promotional results.
• Work with Inventory Management to ensure proper stock levels and service level goals are met
• Assess product samples against desired specifications, develop production plans and manufacturing forecasts, and evaluate vendors by working with Quality, sourcing resources and product managers.

Benefits

• Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.
• Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average.
• For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level