Sr Category Manager - Audio

Resideo•Melville, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. Resideo Technologies has announced its intention to spin off ADI Global Distribution and establish it as a separate, publicly traded company. Under this plan, ADI will continue its role as a leading global wholesale distributor serving commercial and residential markets, while Resideo will retain its manufacturing and product-solutions business. Upon separation, both companies will operate independently to better serve their respective markets and customers. The spin-off is currently targeted for completion in the second half of 2026, subject to customary conditions. Resideo is a $6.76 billion global manufacturer, developer, and distributor of technology-driven sensing and control solutions that help homeowners and businesses stay connected and in control of their comfort, security, energy use, and smart living. We focus on the professional channel, serving over 100,000 contractors, installers, dealers, and integrators across the HVAC, security, fire, electrical, and home comfort markets. Our products are found in more than 150 million residential and commercial spaces worldwide, with tens of millions of new devices sold annually. Trusted brands like Honeywell Home, First Alert, and Resideo power connected living for over 12.8 million customers through our Products & Solutions segment. Our ADI | Snap One segment spans 200+ stocking locations in 17 countries, offering a catalog of over 500,000 products from more than 1,000 manufacturers. With a global team of more than 14,000 employees, we offer the opportunity to make a real impact in a fast-growing, purpose-driven industry. Learn more at www.resideo.com. At Resideo, we bring together diverse individuals to build the future of homes. Resideo is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status. For more information on applicable U.S. equal employment regulations, refer to the "EEO is the Law" poster, "EEO is the Law" Supplement Poster and the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. Resideo complies with applicable equal employment laws in all countries where we do business. For more information on how we process your information in the job application process, please refer to Recruitment Privacy Notice. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, please use Contact Us form for assistance.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in the product/category management.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Benefits

Resideo provides comprehensive benefits, including life and health insurance, life assistance program, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, disability insurance, 401k Plan, vacation & holidays.

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