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Junior Category Manager, Greater Manchester
Client:
Resideo
Location:
Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
0dfb08207289
Job Views:
6
Posted:
03.03.2025
Expiry Date:
17.04.2025
Job Description:
ADI Global, a division of Resideo Security Group, is seeking a Junior Category Manager to assist the Category Manager in driving the strategy, product roadmap, strategic supplier relationships, growth, and profitability for a high-value category of products. This individual will support the development and execution of the product mix and pricing models while helping to manage supplier relationships. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious candidate looking to build a career in Category Management with a global market leader in Security, Fire, and Audio/Visual distribution.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
* Work with the Category Manager to implement effective marketing communications that drive category performance.
* Initiate requests to execute changes to the ERP system for changes to the stocking profile, product lifecycle, cost pricing, and ensuring necessary inventory actions to remove obsolete stock.
* Research competitive product offerings, market pricing, and industry technology trends by working cross-functionally with Strategic Marketing, Pricing, Sales, Customers, and Vendors.
* Initiate stock balancing requests for IOS (Inactive, Obsolete, and Surplus) products and execute inventory liquidation strategies for related categories.
* Generate sales reporting, promotional effectiveness, inventory effectiveness, and gross margin reporting for related categories.
* Perform administrative duties and ad hoc requests as assigned.
* Liaise with the sales function to understand market trends and customer needs.
YOU MUST HAVE
* BS/BA Degree in Marketing/Business or 1 year of work experience in a similar role
* Experience working with Microsoft Office Products, including Excel, Word, Teams, and PowerPoint
* Proficiency in the English language
* A willingness to travel
* An eagerness to learn and grow within an organization
WE VALUE
* Self-starter, organized, flexible, customer-focused, strong business sense
* Ability to understand the impact of decisions on other areas of the business
* Ability to learn quickly and communicate about new technologies in a fast-paced environment
* Excellent analytical skills with the ability to proactively recognize issues/opportunities
* Ability to manage high revenue external vendor relationships end-to-end
* Ability to be entrepreneurial and think outside the box
* Team player
* Ability to build relationships at all levels of the business, both internally and externally
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:
* Employment in an international and stable company
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