Shape Strategy. Drive Growth. Make an Impact. We're looking for a strategic and results-oriented Category Manager who is ready to take ownership of complex product categories and turn insights into performance. This is a high-impact role where you'll shape strategy, influence key decisions, and directly drive revenue and profitability. If you thrive at the intersection of analytics, strategy, and cross-functional collaboration - and enjoy seeing your decisions translate into measurable business results - this opportunity is for you.

What You'll Own

Category Strategy & Performance

• Develop and execute category strategies that support both immediate objectives and long-term growth plans.
• Own category performance, monitoring sales, margins, inventory, and key KPIs to drive continuous improvement.
• Translate data into clear, actionable recommendations and deliver impactful presentations to senior leadership.
• Optimize pricing, promotions, and product positioning to maximize profitability and market share.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, competitive moves, and evolving consumer behaviors.

Product Lifecycle & Assortment Optimization

• Manage the full product lifecycle - from new product introduction to end-of-life decisions.
• Identify opportunities to refine, expand, or streamline the assortment to improve performance and align with customer needs.
• Build compelling, data-driven business cases to support category investments and initiatives.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Partner closely with marketing, merchandising, pricing, supply chain, sales, and e-commerce teams to ensure seamless execution of category plans.
• Enhance digital presence and online visibility through collaboration with merchandising and e-commerce teams.
• Build and maintain strong, strategic relationships with suppliers to drive innovation, promotions, and competitive advantage.

What You Bring

• A strategic mindset with the ability to connect day-to-day initiatives to long-term business objectives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and convert insights into action.
• Proven experience developing and presenting data-backed business cases with clear financial impact.
• Exceptional communication and influencing skills across internal teams and external partners.
• High level of organization and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with tools such as Microsoft Office, Teams, SAP, Power BI, and Qlik Sense.

Why Join Us?

• High-visibility role with direct impact on revenue and profitability.
• Opportunity to influence strategy and shape the future of key product categories.
• Collaborative, cross-functional environment where your voice matters.
• Strong platform for continued career growth and leadership development.

If you're ready to take ownership, drive meaningful results, and elevate category performance, we'd love to connect with you.

What We Are Looking For

Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in category management, product management, or a related field.
• HVAC experience strongly preferred.
• CPCA or CPCM certification preferred.
• Experience with software tools such as Microsoft Office, Teams, SAP, Power BI, Qlik Sense.

What We Offer

Compensation: This is a salaried exempt role. The starting salary range for this role and market is between $91,000 - $119,700 annually. Factors that may affect starting salary include geography/market and the skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Employees in this role are also eligible for an annual bonus in accordance with the terms of the Company's applicable plan. Employees in this role are not eligible for overtime.

Benefits: Subject to applicable eligibility requirements, the following benefits are offered for this role: tuition reimbursement; medical, dental, and vision insurance; prescription drug coverage; 401(k) retirement plan; short-term disability insurance; 8 weeks paid birthing leave; 2 weeks paid bonding leave; life and long-term disability insurance.

Depending on date of hire, and subject to applicable eligibility requirements, new employees in this role also receive up to: 12 days paid time off, 2 paid well-being days, 1 paid volunteer day, 12 paid holidays, and 3 floating holidays per year.