Associate Product Category Manager

ADI Global Distribution now has the opportunity for an Associate Category Manager to join the Category Management team based in Bruges, Belgium, reporting to the EMEA Head Office with managers based in the UK. This role follows a hybrid working model, with 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.

ADI Global, a division of Resideo Security Group, is seeking an Associate Category Manager to support the Category Manager in driving strategy, product roadmap, strategic supplier relationships, growth, and profitability for a high-value product category. This role will contribute to the development and execution of product mix and pricing models, while supporting the management of supplier relationships.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual 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 Video category performance.
• Initiate requests to execute changes within the ERP system related to stocking profiles, product lifecycle, cost pricing, and inventory actions to remove obsolete stock.
• Research competitive product offerings, market pricing, and industry technology trends by collaborating cross-functionally with Strategic Marketing, Pricing, Sales, Customers, and Vendors.
• Initiate stock balancing requests for IOS (Inactive, Obsolete, and Surplus) products and support execution of inventory liquidation strategies.
• Generate reporting on sales, promotional effectiveness, inventory performance, and gross margin for assigned categories.
• Perform administrative tasks and ad hoc duties as required.
• Liaise with Sales to understand market trends and customer needs.

YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) in Marketing / Business OR 2+ years of experience in product/category management, product marketing, buying, or vendor management.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Teams, PowerPoint).
• Proficiency in English.
• Willingness to travel.
• Strong motivation to learn and grow within an organisation.
• Fluency in Dutch, French, and English.

WE VALUE

• Self-starter with strong organisational skills, flexibility, customer focus, and business acumen.
• Ability to understand the impact of decisions across different areas of the business.
• Quick learner with the ability to communicate new technologies in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent analytical skills with proactive problem-solving abilities.
• Capability to manage high-revenue vendor relationships end-to-end.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and innovative thinking.
• Team-oriented approach.
• Ability to build relationships at all levels, both internally and externally.
• Additional language skills are a plus.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

• Hybrid working model
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Opportunity to work for a global organisation
• Strong career development opportunities

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