ADI Global, a division of Resideo Security Group, is seeking a Senior Product Category Manager – Pro Audio to drive the strategy, roadmap, strategic supplier relationships, growth, and profitability for a fast-growing category of products. The Senior Product Category Manager – Pro Audio will develop and execute product mix and pricing models, while identifying, initiating, cultivating, and managing supplier relationships.
We look for people driven by a desire to contribute, be challenged, and grow. Our people make Resideo a special company and are a key competitive advantage. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate, who understands the Professional AV Market, to build the product category with new assortments, grow customers and turn a business strategy into sales growth. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Creating strategic plans for the product category, including growth and promotional programs to achieve Annual Operating Plan objectives.
Developing and executing on product mix, inventory, and pricing strategies based not only on historical data but also on industry trends and customer buying patterns.
Managing end-to-end vendor relationships, including identification, contract negotiation, product assortment, marketing programs, and communications.
Growing the product category profitably in line with gross margin targets, while adhering to working capital and IOS (Inactive, Obsolete, Surplus) requirements for the category of products.
Support field sales staff by clearly communicating enticing promotional programs, new products or suppliers as well as resolution of transactional issues as needed.
YOU MUST HAVE:
5+ years of experience in the product/category management.
WE VALUE:
Experience as a professional product/category manager OR buyer/merchant in retail, e-tail/catalog, distribution or similar environment.
Product marketing/category management experience.
Ability to provide strategic leadership, direction, and development.
Ability to support field sales with special pricing, inventory positions, vendor relations, and product issues.
Experience generating tactical and strategic category roadmaps and detailed plans including annual and 5-year plans.
Ability to drive improvements in inventory management processes, including SIOP (Sales, Inventory, Operations, Planning), forecasting, and IOS (Inactive, Obsolete, Surplus).
Experience developing and driving integrated growth programs across all sub-categories, using data mining and other tools to target appropriate customer segments.
WHATS IN IT FOR YOU:
Opportunity to learn the business of a leading distributor of security, AV, and low-voltage products serving more than 100,000 customers globally
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