Strategic Category Manager – Security Solutions

SmartSD; Lisses; Remote; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Meal vouchers

Company car

Fuel card

Dynamic, supportive environment

International growth opportunities

Job summary

SmartSD is seeking a Category Manager to lead our security product portfolio, coordinating with Sales, Marketing and Technical teams to optimize offerings and ensure customer satisfaction. You will manage lifecycle, develop strategies, prepare demonstrations, and collaborate across departments to deliver compelling product solutions.

The role emphasizes market analysis, supplier negotiations and a proactive, independent attitude to drive growth in our expanding international company.

Qualifications

• Experience in the security industry, esp. video surveillance, intrusion detection or access control.
• Fluent in French and English, spoken and written.
• Team player, able to work independently and take initiative.
• Ability to analyze market and customer needs and translate into actions.
• Strong negotiation skills with suppliers.
• Passion for security systems and technology.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for the manufacturer/supplier.
• Manage and develop the product portfolio on the SmartSD website.
• Develop product strategies based on market trends, customer demand and competitor analysis.
• Create and manage products in internal systems and monitor their entire lifecycle.
• Prepare and deliver product presentations and demonstrations.
• Conduct technical and commercial analyses of the product portfolio with Marketing and Purchasing.
• Co-manage purchasing activities and order processing with suppliers.
• Support the sales and technical teams, particularly in relation to training and product documentation.

Skills

Product portfolio management

Supplier negotiation

Market analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

SmartSD is seeking a Category Manager to lead our security product portfolio, coordinating with Sales, Marketing and Technical teams to optimize offerings and ensure customer satisfaction. You will manage lifecycle, develop strategies, prepare demonstrations, and collaborate across departments to deliver compelling product solutions.

The role emphasizes market analysis, supplier negotiations and a proactive, independent attitude to drive growth in our expanding international company.