Associate Category Manager – Exclusive Brands

ESA - Electronic Security Association

Associate Category Manager shaping exclusive-brand strategy for Resideo’s security, fire, and audio/visual distribution business. Managing product roadmaps, pricing, suppliers, inventory, and lifecycle performance from Bruges.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeBruges • 🇧🇪 BelgiumJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in product and category management, with a focus on strategic planning, execution, and stakeholder collaboration. Proficient in driving growth through data-driven decision-making, regulatory compliance, and sustainability initiatives.

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Product MarketingCategory ManagementInventory ManagementStakeholder ManagementAnalytical Capability

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Hard Skills

Product DevelopmentPricing StrategyMarket InsightLifecycle ManagementSIOPForecastingGross Margin ManagementERP SystemsData AnalysisRegulatory Standards

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingInfluencing SkillsStrategic DirectionCuriosityCritical Thinking

Tools & Technologies

ExcelPowerPointReporting Tools

Industry Keywords

Exclusive BrandsCommercial RoleProduct RegulationsQuality StandardsSustainability Initiatives

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPiOS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
Communicate Exclusive Brand priorities, opportunities, performance, and risks to the ADI EMEA leadership team
Partner with Marketing, Sales, Merchandising, and Supply Chain teams to drive awareness, adoption, and sell-through
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 initiatives including ERP and system enhancements
Ensure products meet legal, safety, and regulatory standards
Manage products through their full lifecycle, including launch, review, reformulation, delisting, or replacement
Lead post-launch reviews and customer insight analysis for continuous improvement
Support sustainability initiatives, including packaging reduction and responsible sourcing

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
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
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and benefits
Hybrid working: 3 days in the office, 2 from home
Supportive team with opportunities to progress
Work within a strong, international organisation
Access to role-specific training opportunities
An excellent pension plan
A friendly, informal, and engaging working environment
Participation in the bike-to-work scheme
Attractive employee discounts and benefits
Access to a market-leading learning & development platform