Director, Category Strategy & Portfolio Growth

Quality Bicycle Products, Inc; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 190,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DEI-focused culture

B-Corp and Equal Opportunity Employer

Travel up to 8 times annually

Job summary

Quality Bicycle Products, Inc. is seeking a Director of Category Management to lead our Category Management organization and oversee the Canadian business from headquarters in Bloomington.

You will shape category strategy, manage supplier and brand partnerships, optimize assortment and pricing, and drive the overall portfolio growth. You will lead a team of Category Business Managers and drive cross-functional initiatives to deliver growth, profitability, and customer value.

Qualifications

• Proven track record leading large commercial/category teams.
• Deep understanding of category management and supplier partnerships.
• Strong data analytics, forecasting, and decision-making.
• Experience shaping strategic business plans for growth and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of category strategy, supplier and brand leadership across the distribution portfolio.
• Own portfolio performance including sales, margin, inventory, and market share; set KPIs and drive improvements.
• Develop and coach Category Managers and Canada leadership; build succession and depth in the team.
• Oversee planning, budgeting, resource stewardship, and cross-functional alignment with enterprise objectives.
• Lead executive-level supplier discussions, negotiations, and portfolio optimization.
• Drive organizational change, processes, and capability development for scalability.

Skills

Leadership

Category management

Supplier relationships

Strategic planning

Data-driven

Team development

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

Quality Bicycle Products, Inc. is seeking a Director of Category Management to lead our Category Management organization and oversee the Canadian business from headquarters in Bloomington.

You will shape category strategy, manage supplier and brand partnerships, optimize assortment and pricing, and drive the overall portfolio growth. You will lead a team of Category Business Managers and drive cross-functional initiatives to deliver growth, profitability, and customer value.