As a Category Manager, manage Dynablast's equipment and component categories to grow offerings and market presence. Collaborate with teams to execute strategies and drive performance.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute short and long-term category strategies aligned with Dynablast’s commercial objectives and target markets.
Own assigned product portfolios, including assortment planning, lifecycle management, pricing guidelines, and margin performance.
Conduct market and competitive analysis to identify opportunities for growth, differentiation, and improvement.
Support new product introductions, line extensions, and product rationalization initiatives.
Act as the category lead for project-based opportunities, including equipment configurations and applications, dealer programs, product standardization, and regional or national bids.
Act as the project lead for Amazon, Smart-Equip, online sales, and various product-related projects and market research to provide innovative sales solutions to a broader range of customers.
Serve as a category subject matter expert and commercial resource to internal and external sales teams.
Develop and deliver sales enablement tools, including presentations, product overviews, competitive comparisons, and training materials.
Participate in customer meetings, joint sales calls, and project reviews as required.
Support product launches, promotions, and trade show initiatives.
Build and maintain strong working relationships with strategic suppliers.
Support supplier negotiations related to pricing, programs, rebates, and commercial terms.
Coordinate supplier involvement for training, product updates, and project-specific requirements.
Monitor supplier performance and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Support forecasting, demand planning, and working capital optimization.
Assist with slow-moving and excess inventory reduction initiatives.
Monitor and report on category KPIs, including revenue, margin, inventory turns, and project performance.
Requirements
Minimum of 6 years and up to 9 years recent, relevant experience in a category management, product management, or a project-focused commercial role.
Experience with equipment, components, or industrial/commercial distribution environments.
Strong understanding of Canadian distribution channels and sales support models.
Desirable:
Experience supporting project-based customers such as contractors, municipalities, rental fleets, or national accounts.
Exposure to pricing strategy, market analysis, and portfolio planning.
Project-management experience
Benefits
Competitive remuneration including base salary ($72,000-$82,000) + incentive
Competitive vacation
Paid personal day program
Generous benefits package that includes coverage for things like medical, dental, paramedical, and vision
Company Group RRSP with employer matching
Annual health & wellness subsidy
Monthly car allowance and mileage reimbursement program
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