Strategic Product Category Lead

1 month ago


Oldham, Oldham, United Kingdom Resideo Full time

At Resideo, a global leader in Security, Fire, and Audio/Visual distribution, we are seeking an ambitious Junior Category Manager to drive the strategy and growth of our high-value product category. This is an excellent opportunity for a career-minded individual to build expertise in Category Management.

About the Role:

We offer a competitive salary package, including a gross annual salary of $65,000-$80,000, depending on experience, plus company benefits, a modern office, and onsite gym facilities. As a Junior Category Manager, you will support the development and execution of our product mix and pricing models, while helping to manage supplier relationships.

Key Responsibilities:
  1. Collaborate with the Category Manager to implement effective marketing communications that drive category performance.
  2. Initiate requests to execute changes to our ERP system for changes to the stocking profile, product lifecycle, cost pricing, and ensuring necessary inventory actions to remove obsolete stock.
  3. Research competitive product offerings, market pricing, and industry technology trends by working cross-functionally with Strategic Marketing, Pricing, Sales, Customers, and Vendors.
  4. Initiate stock balancing requests for IOS (Inactive, Obsolete, and Surplus) products and execute inventory liquidation strategies for related categories.
  5. Generate sales reporting, promotional effectiveness, inventory effectiveness, and gross margin reporting for related categories.
  6. Perform administrative duties and ad-hoc requests as assigned.
  7. Liaise with the sales function to understand market trends and customer needs.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or related field; or 1 year work experience in a similar role.
  • Experience working with Microsoft Office Products, including Excel, Word, Teams, and PowerPoint.
  • Proficiency in English language.
  • A willingness to travel and adapt to changing priorities.
  • An eagerness to learn and grow within our organization.
What We Value:
  • A self-starter with strong business sense and ability to communicate effectively.
  • Able to understand decisions' impact on other areas of the business.
  • Ability to learn quickly and communicate about new technologies in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent analytical skills with the ability to proactively recognize issues/opportunities.
  • Ability to manage high-revenue external vendor relationships end-to-end.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to think outside the box.
  • Team player with strong interpersonal skills.
About Us:

As a global leader in Security, Fire, and Audio/Visual distribution, Resideo offers a stable and international work environment with opportunities for career growth and professional development. Join us and take your career to the next level



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