Category Manager

Lennox International•Richardson, TX

7d•$54,000 - $118,000

About The Position

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Category Manager to join our team. The Category Manager will be responsible for developing and executing strategic initiatives to drive the growth, profitability, and overall performance of a specific product category. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of market trends, customer preferences, and competitive dynamics, combined with strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Requires at least 1 to 5+ years of related experience.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proven ability to analyze and interpret complex data to drive business decisions.
Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal teams and external partners.

Nice To Haves

HVAC experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Category Strategy Development: Define and execute the category strategy to meet both short-term and long-term business objectives.
Identify opportunities to reduce or expand to optimize the product assortment, ensuring alignment with company goals and customer needs.
Conduct in-depth market analysis to understand customer preferences, emerging trends, and competitive landscape.
Monitor and recommend pricing, promotions, and product positioning to enhance category profitability.
Regularly track category performance, including sales, inventory, margins, and other key metrics.
Conduct regular reviews of product performance to identify growth opportunities or areas of underperformance.
Prepare reports and presentations for senior management, outlining category performance and opportunities for improvement.
Collect and analyze customer feedback, reviews, and competitive intelligence to inform category strategies.
Stay up-to-date on industry trends, competitor activities, and changing consumer behaviors.
Product Assortment & Lifecycle Management: Manage product lifecycle from introduction to end-of-life, making data-driven decisions on product updates, discontinuations, and replacements.
Work closely with marketing, merchandising, operations, and supply chain teams to execute category initiatives and ensure smooth product launches and in-stock availability.
Partner with the e-commerce team to optimize online product listings, digital marketing, and promotions.