About the role

  • 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
  • Company provided iPhone, iPad, and laptop

Job title

Category Manager

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

CA$72,000 - CA$82,000 per year

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

Location requirements

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