Technology Category Director: Spektrum Ecosystem Growth

Horizon Hobby; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

HSA/FSA options

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Discounts on Products

Additional Coverage (accident, etc.)

Job summary

Horizon Hobby in Champaign, IL is seeking a Category Director, Technology to own the commercial vision and long-term growth of the technology portfolio anchored by Spektrum. You will lead ecosystem growth, shape customer experiences, and collaborate cross-functionally to drive adoption and revenue.

This on-site role emphasizes developing category strategy, expanding adoption across hardware and software, and guiding education, content, and onboarding to engage enthusiasts from beginners to

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the long-term strategy for Horizon Hobby's technology portfolio, including Spektrum and related technology categories.
• Identify opportunities to expand ecosystem adoption across radios, receivers, batteries, chargers, telemetry, software, connectivity, and future technologies.
• Create category growth plans that drive revenue, profitability, customer acquisition, and customer lifetime value.
• Evaluate adjacent market opportunities, partnerships, and emerging technologies that strengthen the ecosystem.
• Influence product roadmaps to ensure long-term category growth and competitive differentiation.
• Champion initiatives that reduce barriers to entry for new hobbyists.
• Create simple, intuitive pathways for customers entering the hobby for the first time.
• Partner across the organization to simplify product selection, setup, learning, and ownership experiences.
• Develop strategies that help entry-level customers confidently enter the ecosystem and naturally progress into more advanced solutions.
• Identify opportunities to improve education, content, digital experiences, onboarding, and customer support.
• Develop a deep understanding of customer needs, motivations, behaviors, and pain points.
• Translate customer insights into category strategies, business plans, and investment priorities.
• Ensure the voice of the customer is reflected in product, marketing, merchandising, and ecosystem decisions.
• Identify opportunities to improve retention, engagement, and customer satisfaction.
• Own category revenue, profitability, growth, and market share objectives.
• Monitor business performance and identify opportunities to optimize pricing, product mix, merchandising, and lifecycle management.
• Evaluate industry trends, competitive developments, and customer behavior to guide strategic decisions.
• Build business cases and growth plans for strategic investments.
• Partner with Product Development, Engineering, Marketing, Ecommerce, Sales, Operations, and Community teams to drive execution.
• Align cross-functional stakeholders around a unified technology vision.
• Represent Horizon Hobby and the technology category at industry events, trade shows, dealer meetings, and enthusiast experiences.
• Inspire teams around a customer-first approach to growth and innovation.
• Occasional lifting of office supplies and materials, up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while working on a computer.

Job description

Horizon Hobby in Champaign, IL is seeking a Category Director, Technology to own the commercial vision and long-term growth of the technology portfolio anchored by Spektrum. You will lead ecosystem growth, shape customer experiences, and collaborate cross-functionally to drive adoption and revenue.

This on-site role emphasizes developing category strategy, expanding adoption across hardware and software, and guiding education, content, and onboarding to engage enthusiasts from beginners to