Hybrid Associate Category Manager - Security & AV

ADI Global Distribution; Oldham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Competitive salary and benefits

Global business opportunities

Excellent career development

Job summary

ADI Global Distribution is seeking an Associate Category Manager to join the Category Management team at its International Head Office in Chadderton, Oldham. The role follows a hybrid pattern: three days in the office and two from home, supporting UK, Ireland and Nordics in Intrusion product categories.

You will help drive strategy, product roadmaps, pricing models, and supplier relationships, while developing the product mix and ensuring profitability.

Qualifications

• Experience in product/category management, product marketing, buying, or vendor management.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, Teams, PowerPoint).
• Fluent in English and willing to travel.
• BS/BA in Marketing or Business preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support Category Manager to implement marketing communications driving category performance.
• Request ERP changes for stocking profile, pricing, and lifecycle management.
• Research competitive offerings, pricing, and industry trends with cross‑functional teams.
• Initiate stock balancing and inventory liquidation for IOS products.
• Generate sales, promotional, inventory, and gross margin reports.
• Liaise with sales to understand market trends and customer needs.

Skills

Category management

Product marketing

Buying

Vendor management

MS Office

English proficiency

Travel willingness

Education

BS/BA Degree in Marketing/Business

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

ADI Global Distribution is seeking an Associate Category Manager to join the Category Management team at its International Head Office in Chadderton, Oldham. The role follows a hybrid pattern: three days in the office and two from home, supporting UK, Ireland and Nordics in Intrusion product categories.

You will help drive strategy, product roadmaps, pricing models, and supplier relationships, while developing the product mix and ensuring profitability.