Product Category Manager

We are looking for a Product Category Manager to be responsible for new program creation market/store specific SKU selection marketing assistance and merchandising coordination. They will also focus on program metrics the day-to-day SKU management of ongoing programs including the efficient management of discontinued/obsolete SKUs as well as the assistance in preparing for line reviews or other customer events. The person in this position will work towards maintaining a positive working relationship with select contacts within the customers organization.

We offer competitive wages shift premiums and benefits. For this role eligibility for benefits begin on day one of employment! We have three employer sponsored medical plan offerings dental vision flexible spending company paid life insurance short and long-term disability employee assistance program and 401k program with employer match. Plus our employees get a discount on any product from any of our brands!

We have a dynamic culture with our team members who are encouraged to contribute change grow and get rewarded accordingly. If youre passionate about contributing to a great team we would love to hear from you!

This is a fully remote position and salary for this Product Category Manager role is $60000 - $70000

Essential Responsibilities

• Executes the program within the NHC group once an agreement with the customer has been reached to include coordination among all internal functional areas within the company.
• Researches market specific product needs to ensure appropriate SKU mix for all customer locations. Manages SKU set up and pricing maintenance.
• Develops and executes store specific Plan-o-gram (POGs) as needed and is responsible to create those POGs if they are not completed timely.
• Generates reports and analyzes the data for customers using the data to better manage the process for the benefit of the customer as well as for Novo.
• Provides key or secondary support to the Sales Director/Manager in managing the customers account. This includes daily/routine contact with select staff at the home centers corporate office and the individual stores.
• Manages market research projects as assigned for new markets and competitive positioning.
• Assists in the development of effective sales presentations including routine line reviews as prescribed by home center customers.
• Identifies and evaluates new program opportunities recommending additions of new product lines and SKUs within assigned categories to enhance profitability and increase overall enterprise value.
• Manages expenses and capital required to support companys EBITDA and capital targets including optimizing use of merchandising resources and making prudent recommendations regarding addition of SKUs that offer growth opportunities.

Basic Qualifications (Required)

• Minimum of three years of related industry experience with ability to establish and maintain respect within all areas of the business and build sound cooperative relationships both internally and externally.
• Established record of strength in organizational skills aptitude for understanding sales performance metrics and marketing intuition.
• Proficiency in the use of technology including Microsoft Outlook Excel Word and Access.
• Demonstrated leadership ability time-management skills strong work ethic and ability and drive to achieve goals and maintain company standards.
• Possess or quickly develop a good understanding of the overall supply chain for the products within the categories assigned.
• Must possess and maintain a current unrestricted (other than for vision correction) drivers license along with adequate on-going auto insurance on personal vehicle.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Bachelors or Associates degree in business marketing or a related field strongly recommended but a combination of experience skill and education will be considered.
• Prior experience in the moulding and millwork industry.

Travel Requirements

• Willingness and ability to travel on a limited basis averaging 25%.

About the Company

Novo Building Products is an industry-leading manufacturer and distributor of stair parts mouldings doors and specialty millwork along with a variety of board products. Based in Zeeland Michigan Novo Building Products operates Ornamental Decorative Millwork L.J. Smith Stair Systems and Novo Direct. Just as our products are used to build something new and inspire others to make living spaces more beautiful we endeavor to impact the people and communities we touch every day positively.

We are part of a powerful group of companies with a network of over 86 distribution centers spanning North America. Our parent ADENTRA comprises six distinct brands; Hardwoods Specialty Products; Rugby Architectural Products; Frank Paxton Lumber Company; Novo Building Products Mid-Am Building Supply and Woolf Distributing. Our brands work together as North Americas largest and most diverse supplier of specialty architectural building products which are used to create beautiful spaces where we live work and play. We have approximately 3100 employees across North America and are growing as we are very active in acquiring complementary companies. Our North American Head Office is located in Langley BC Canada.

For more details and benefits information please visit our website at: and each of its flagship brands is an equal opportunity employer and is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment welcoming applicants from all backgrounds experiences and perspectives. As part of our hiring process candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment drug testing and background checks unless prohibited by state or local law.

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Manager