Associate Category Manager

ADI Global; Oldham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading distributor in security and technology is seeking an Associate Category Manager for its Category Management team in Oldham. This hybrid role involves working with the team to drive product strategy, manage supplier relationships, and execute product mix and pricing models. Ideal candidates will have experience in product management and strong skills in Microsoft Office. The company offers a competitive salary and significant career development opportunities.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Competitive salary and benefits

Excellent career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Work experience in a product/category management or vendor management role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products including Excel.
• Willingness to travel and eagerness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Category Manager in implementing marketing communications.
• Research competitive products and industry technology trends.
• Generate sales reporting and promotional effectiveness.

Skills

Product/category management experience

Excellent interpersonal skills

Multitasking in high-pressure situations

Education

BS/BA Degree in Marketing / Business

Tools

Microsoft Office Products

Job description

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Job Description

ADI Global Distribution now have the opportunity for an Associate Category Manager to join our Category Management team based from our EMEA Head Office in Chadderton, Oldham. This role is hybrid working with 3 days working from the office and 2 days from home.

In this role you will assist the team to drive the strategy, product roadmap, strategic supplier relationships, growth, and profitability for a high value category of products. Alongside this you will support the development and execution of the product mix and pricing models, while helping to manage supplier relationships.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious candidate who is looking to build a career in Category Management with a global market leader in Security, Fire, and Audio/Visual distribution.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Work with the Category Manager to implement effective marketing communications that drive category performance.
• Initiate request to execute changes to ERP system for changes to the stocking profile, product lifecycle, cost pricing and ensuring necessary inventory actions to remove obsolete stock.
• Research competitive product offerings, market pricing and industry technology trends by working cross functionally with Strategic Marketing, Pricing, Sales, Customers and Vendors.
• Initiate stock balancing requests for IOS (Inactive, Obsolete, and Surplus) products and execute inventory liquidation strategies for related categories.
• Generate sales reporting, promotional effectiveness, inventory effectiveness, and gross margin reporting for related categories.
• Administrative duties and ad hoc requests as assigned.
• Liaise with the sales function to understand market trends and customer needs.

YOU MUST HAVE

• Work experience in a product/category management, product marketing, buying, or vendor management role.
• Experience of working with Microsoft Office Products, including Excel, Word, Teams and PowerPoint
• Proficiency in English language
• A willingness to travel
• An eagerness to learn and grow within an organisation

WE VALUE:

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and achieve goals.
• Capable of multitasking in high-pressure, deadline-driven situations.
• Have an innovative and agile approach to identify solutions
• Enjoy working collaboratively with a dedicated focus on driving results
• BS/BA Degree in Marketing / Business

What's in it for you

• Hybrid working model
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Opportunity to work for a global business
• Excellent career development opportunities

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About Us

Resideo is a $6.76 billion global manufacturer, developer, and distributor of technology-driven sensing and control solutions that help homeowners and businesses stay connected and in control of their comfort, security, energy use, and smart living. We focus on the professional channel, serving over 100,000 contractors, installers, dealers, and integrators across the HVAC, security, fire, electrical, and home comfort markets. Our products are found in more than 150 million residential and commercial spaces worldwide, with tens of millions of new devices sold annually. Trusted brands like Honeywell Home, First Alert, and Resideo power connected living for over 12.8 million customers through our Products & Solutions segment. Our ADI | Snap One segment spans 200+ stocking locations in 17 countries, offering a catalog of over 500,000 products from more than 1,000 manufacturers. With a global team of more than 14,000 employees, we offer the opportunity to make a real impact in a fast-growing, purpose-driven industry. Learn more at www.resideo.com.

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