Category Manager

Lennox (NYSE: LII) Driven by 130 years of legacy HVAC and refrigeration success Lennox provides our residential and commercial customers with industry-leading climate-control solutions. At Lennox we win as a team aiming for excellence and delivering innovative sustainable products and services. Our culture guides us and creates a workplace where all employees feel heard and welcomed. Lennox is a global community that values each team members contributions and offers a supportive environment for career development. Come stay and grow with us.

Shape Strategy. Drive Growth. Make an Impact.Were looking for a strategic and results-orientedCategory Manager who is ready to take ownership of complex product categories and turn insights into performance. This is a high-impact role where youll 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 Youll 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 youre ready to take ownership drive meaningful results and elevate category performance wed love to connect with you.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelors 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.

Compensation: This is a salaried exempt role. The starting salary range for this role and market is between $91000 - $119700annually. 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 Companys 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.

Our Culture: At Lennox our Core Values of Integrity Respect & Excellence are ingrained in the fabric of the organization. They define our culture which is about how we do business and how we treat others. Lennox is not just a workplace; we are a global community that values each team members contributions. As an equal opportunity employer we are committed to recruit develop and retain talented individuals from a wide range of backgrounds ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to succeed and contribute to our continued growth and success. At Lennox youll take pride in our brands knowing you are part of something special. Come stay and grow with us!

Disclaimers:The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Lennox reserves the right to modify this information at any time with or without notice subject to applicable law.

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