Category Manager

Global Industrial Corp; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Industrial is seeking a Category Manager to own cradle-to-grave responsibility for Motors and Power Transmission products. You will lead cross-functional teams, develop offerings, pricing, and marketing materials for catalog and web channels, and collaborate with supplier partners.

The role emphasizes new product development, supplier evaluation, and strategic pricing, with travel as needed to support business objectives.

Qualifications

• Develop current and new product lines, including filling offering gaps and selecting supplier partners.
• Branding, vendor selection, and pricing strategies for catalog and web.
• Some travel is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop current and new product lines, including filling offering gaps and selecting supplier partners.
• Determine new product requirements, branding, vendor selection, and pricing.
• Provide market insights and competitive analysis for opportunities.

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical

Job description

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Global Industrial About Global Industrial Global

Industrial Company (NYSE: GIC) is a leading distributor of high-quality,

industrial-strength equipment and supplies, serving organizations of all

sizes across a wide range of industries. With more than 75 years of

experience, customers rely on us for our broad portfolio of national and

private brands, trusted service, and strong value proposition. We help

customers keep their operations running by delivering the right products

when they need them-because We Can Supply That. Why Join Global

Industrial At Global Industrial, we\'re One Team committed to delivering

value and empowering our associates to grow. Our culture is built on:

Meritocracy & Pay for Performance - Your impact drives your rewards High

Say-Do Ratio - We follow through on our commitments Career Growth &

Internal Mobility - We invest in your future Collaboration &

Accountability - One team delivering real results Make an impact. Be

recognized. Grow your career with us. Global Industrial - Delivering

Value Starts Here Key Responsibilities The Category Manager has \"cradle

to grave\" product responsibility working in a team environment. Primary

product group responsibility is industrial Motors and Power Transmission

products such as speed reducers, belts and pulleys, couplings,

actuators, etc. The Category Manager acts as a leader, with other

Product Managers in adjacent product categories. Requirements: Develop

current and New Product lines, including filling offering Gaps and

selecting appropriate supplier partners. Responsibilities include

determining new product requirements, branding, vendor selection,

negotiating supply agreements, developing marketing material for catalog

and web, establishing product pricing, determining initial sales

forecast, assisting with a product promotion plan, and product training

for internal teams. Provide analysis of market/customer needs, the

competition, and market segment trends to identify opportunities for new

and existing products. Presentation of new product opportunities

including thorough understanding of available market, pricing, our

expected market share, and our overall cost of doing business. Some

travel is required. Competencies and skills Bachelor of Science Degree

in Electrical\... For full info follow application link. Global

Industrial, a Systemax Company provides equal employment opportunities

to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits

discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color,

religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics,

protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or

expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or

local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of

employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion,

termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation

and training.