Hybrid Category Associate - Launch & Market Insights

Kelly Services; St. Thomas; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Travel insurance

Job summary

Kelly Services is hiring a Category Associate in St. Thomas, Ontario, offering a hybrid schedule and a full-time permanent role. You will support product and category management, market research, and reporting while collaborating with multiple departments.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree and 1–3 years in a related field, with strong Excel/PowerPoint skills and Power BI as an asset. This role requires three onsite days per week and a willingness to travel internationally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in business, engineering, or a related field.
• 1–3 years in category/product management or related roles.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint; Power BI is a plus.
• Analytical, organized, and able to communicate clearly.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate across teams.
• Proactive, curious, and eager to learn.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel internationally.
• Onsite availability in St. Thomas three days per week.

Responsibilities

• Product & Category Management: support strategies, SKU management, pricing updates, and lifecycle activities.
• Market Research & Analysis: study market trends, competitors, and product performance.
• Reporting & Insights: track sales, margins, inventory, and KPIs.
• Product Launches: coordinate with internal teams for successful introductions.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: work with Marketing, Sales, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain.
• Product Information: maintain product databases, pricing information, and marketing materials.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Proactive mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Job description

Kelly Services is hiring a Category Associate in St. Thomas, Ontario, offering a hybrid schedule and a full-time permanent role. You will support product and category management, market research, and reporting while collaborating with multiple departments.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree and 1–3 years in a related field, with strong Excel/PowerPoint skills and Power BI as an asset. This role requires three onsite days per week and a willingness to travel internationally.