- Professional
- Office in Glenview
As a Manager – Category Management for Wesco’s Owned Brands division, you will be responsible for developing and executing category strategies for our private label wire and cable portfolio. This role is pivotal in driving growth, profitability, and operational excellence by aligning with internal stakeholders and external partners to deliver customer-centric solutions.
You will collaborate cross-functionally with Sales and Marketing to identify opportunities that enhance our value proposition, particularly in areas where national brand offerings fall short. This includes improving margins, reducing lead times, and solving customer pain points through strategic product positioning and supplier partnerships.
Responsibilities:
- Work cross-functionally to identify first-cost, standard cost, spend, and pricing optimization opportunities: to improve profitability of the category.
- Accountable for the annual category business planning and strategy execution for the category
- Conducts supplier contracting for operational and financial terms improvement
- Supports development of an optimized Product Assortment & Merchandizing strategy
- Responsible for supplier contracting to improve operational and financial terms
- Support marketing plan development and execution
- Effectively communicate key product messaging both internally and externally
- Conduct product evaluation and comparisons to identify alternates
- Identify, manage and communicate new product introductions
- Conduct supplier negotiations to obtain best value
- Addresses supplier performance management and issue resolution
Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree - Business, Sales, Marketing or relevant field required; Masters Degree preferred
- 5 years experience in sales, marketing, product management
- 5 years of success maintaining and developing key relationships
- 2 years product category management experience
- Previous experience in distribution markets in wire & cable, solar, utility, or electrical markets preferred.
- Private label or OEM product experience is a strong plus.
- Proven ability to influence cross functional teams
- Analytical and detail oriented
- Excellent business and financial acumen
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At Wesco, we build, connect, power and protect the world. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on.
Our Company’s greatest asset is our people. Wesco is committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to succeed. We promote a culture that is grounded in teamwork and respect. With a workforce of over 20,000 people worldwide, we embrace the unique perspectives each person brings. Through comprehensive benefits and active community engagement, we create an environment where every team member has the opportunity to thrive.
Learn more about Working at Wesco here and apply online today!
Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500® company.
Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Wesco”) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Los Angeles Unincorporated County Candidates Only: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.
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This amount is what we reasonably believe we will pay for the position; however, offer amounts may vary based on factors such as geographic location, relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, shift, or any collective bargaining agreements.
For eligible positions, compensation may include participation in a bonus or sales incentive plan, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plan documents. For certain sales roles, Wesco also offers a commission structure that provides additional compensation based on sales results, as defined by the applicable commission plan. Depending on the role, equity and other forms of compensation may also be provided as part of the total compensation package.
In addition, Wesco offers a benefits program for eligible employees, which may include paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and retirement savings plans. Additional details about benefits are available here.
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