Category Manager - Exclusive Brands

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Job Description

ADI Global Distribution has an opportunity for a Category Manager to join our team in Oldham, working to a hybrid pattern.

This role owns and grows ADI's Exclusive Brands portfolio, driving strategy, growth, and profitability. You will lead product mix, pricing, and lifecycle decisions, working closely with global sourcing, product, and sales teams.

This is an individual contributor role with full accountability for category performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and deliver the Exclusive Brands category strategy, including growth plans, product roadmaps, and promotional programs to achieve budget objectives.
• Lead end-to-end stakeholder management for Exclusive Brands, including product development, sourcing, pricing, and go-to-market activity.
• Grow Exclusive Brands profitably in line with gross margin targets, while managing working capital and IOS (Inactive, Obsolete, Surplus).
• Work closely with the ADI EMEA leadership team to communicate Exclusive Brand priorities, opportunities, performance, and risks.
• Partner with Marketing, Sales, Merchandising, and Supply Chain teams to drive awareness, adoption, and sell-through of Exclusive Brands.
• Develop and execute product mix, inventory, and pricing strategies based on data, market insight, and customer buying behaviour.
• Act as the product and category SME for Exclusive Brands, supporting key initiatives including ERP and system enhancements.
• Ensure products meet all legal, safety, and regulatory standards (e.g. labelling, claims, specifications)
• Manage products through full lifecycle: launch, review, reformulation, delist, or replacement
• Lead post-launch reviews and customer insight analysis to drive continuous improvement
• Support sustainability initiatives, including packaging reduction and responsible sourcing

YOU MUST HAVE

• Experience as a product or category manager, or in a similar commercial role.
• Strong product marketing and commercial category management experience.
• Ability to set clear strategic direction while remaining hands-on and execution-focused.
• Proven ability to support field sales with pricing, inventory positioning, and product expertise.
• Strong relationship-building and influencing skills at all levels of the business.
• Knowledge of product regulations, quality standards and packaging requirements.

WE VALUE

• Experience building and executing category roadmaps, including annual and longer-term three to five year plans.
• Experience improving inventory management processes, including SIOP, forecasting, and IOS control.
• A track record of driving integrated growth across multiple product families or platforms.
• Strong analytical capability, with confidence in Excel, PowerPoint, and reporting tools.
• High levels of commercial judgement, curiosity, and critical thinking.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Hybrid working; 3 days in the office and 2 from home
• Supportive team with the opportunity to progress

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About Us

Resideo Technologies has announced its intention to spin off ADI Global Distribution and establish it as a separate, publicly traded company. Under this plan, ADI will continue its role as a leading global wholesale distributor serving commercial and residential markets, while Resideo will retain its manufacturing and product-solutions business. Upon separation, both companies will operate independently to better serve their respective markets and customers. The spin-off is currently targeted for completion in the second half of 2026, subject to customary conditions.

Resideo is a $6.76 billion global manufacturer, developer, and distributor of technology-driven sensing and control solutions that help homeowners and businesses stay connected and in control of their comfort, security, energy use, and smart living. We focus on the professional channel, serving over 100,000 contractors, installers, dealers, and integrators across the HVAC, security, fire, electrical, and home comfort markets. Our products are found in more than 150 million residential and commercial spaces worldwide, with tens of millions of new devices sold annually. Trusted brands like Honeywell Home, First Alert, and Resideo power connected living for over 12.8 million customers through our Products & Solutions segment. Our ADI | Snap One segment spans 200+ stocking locations in 17 countries, offering a catalog of over 500,000 products from more than 1,000 manufacturers. With a global team of more than 14,000 employees, we offer the opportunity to make a real impact in a fast-growing, purpose-driven industry. Learn more at www.resideo.com.

At Resideo, we bring together diverse individuals to build the future of homes. Resideo is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status. For more information on applicable U.S. equal employment regulations, refer to the "EEO is the Law" poster, "EEO is the Law" Supplement Poster and the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. Resideo complies with applicable equal employment laws in all countries where we do business. For more information on how we process your information in the job application process, please refer to Recruitment Privacy Notice. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, please use Contact Us form for assistance.