Fortune Brands Innovation (FBIN) is built on industry-leading brands and innovation within our operating segments: water, outdoors and security. We have an impressive track record of strong financial results, market outperformance and growth, which translates into career and professional growth opportunities for associates. Please visit our website at fbin.com to learn more.
Job Description
This role is designated as a hybrid role which includes working at least 3 days per week (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays) in one of our main offices located in Maumee, OH, North Olmsted, OH, Deerfield, IL, or Oak Creek, WI, to foster better collaboration, connection, and innovation. This role is a support role to a manager or senior manager.
The Associate Category Manager will provide support for the Therma-Tru business, category definition for new category specifications, and business management of established category lines to maintain and support category leadership and achieve growth objectives. This includes day to day category management, analytics, new product development, category discontinuation and growing as a subject matter expert while focusing on driving margin and revenue growth.
YOUR ROLE:
The bullet points below reflect roughly 80% of your job. We are a fast-paced company, you may be pulled in a variety of different directions with tasks added or changed.
Responsible for managing all 4 P's of the category - Product, Price, Promotion, Place.
Responsible for effective and professional communication to all levels in the company to explain the rationale of category line strategies, positioning, channel needs, financial impact, priorities and customer requirements.
Provides competitive analysis at the regional level, and insight to category gaps or advantages.
Supports business improvement initiatives in assigned category range. Develops a monthly forecast update to help set material and capacity planning.
Responsible for attaining market share, revenue, unit sales and gross margin targets for assigned category range. Provides a regular profit review of category line results, with recommendations for improvement.
Develops a thorough understanding of customer and market needs / trends, and of company capabilities. Manages trade-offs and balance conflicting demands to develop solutions that maximize the company's opportunity vs. competitors.
Provides leadership and Support within and outside the organization for any business, technical or competitive issue on assigned category line/s. Champions the "voice of the customer" on all category related issues inside the company.
Supports in the development and implementation of annual strategic category plan on a three-year planning horizon. Develops new category development (NPD) objectives, strategies and timelines to maximize market share growth. Conduct an ongoing category rationalization program.
Supports the development of a 3-year Category Plan view for initiatives relating to cost, quality, marketing focus, exits and new category introductions.
Provides sales and product training support to drive revenue and profitability goals of category line. Attend industry-related trade shows, sales meetings, and maintain trade association contacts as needed. Maintain a general understanding of pertinent industry building and government codes and standards to best position assigned category line.
Support brand marketing / marketing services with category knowledge, promotional strategies and tactics for assigned category lines. Review content and message of all collateral materials and communications for assigned category lines. Ensure the accuracy of category offering, descriptions, pricing, etc. in all company communications.
Qualifications
Experience in category lifecycle management and strategy development across multiple category lines.
Deep understanding of business analytics, category details and overall category performance.
Strong collaboration and cross functional skills.
Ability to lead a team and achieve desired results.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelors' Degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or related field.
A minimum 3-5years of Category Management experience
Prior demonstrated success in developing category plans for retail and/or wholesale channels
Prior P & L experience
Outstanding communication skills (written, presentation, one on one)
Additional Information
At Fortune Brands Innovations, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates' unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays per policy), inclusive fertility / adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to support inclusivity and our associates' feeling of belonging at work.
BENEFITS
All the Insurance coverage you'd expect like medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, wellness programs, 401K all effective on your date of hire, and a bonus program plus generous PTO
Scholarship program for children of employees
Annual merit and incentive programs
Charitable gift matching
Adoption Assistance
EMPLOYEE PERKS
Culture committed to work-life balance
Programs in place to support professional development and career growth
Stock purchase program and charitable gift matching
Associate Purchase Program on All Fortune Brands Products
WORK LIFE BALANCE
Travel 15-25% of the time.
Travel & expense reimbursement program
Equal Employment Opportunity
FBIN is an equal opportunity employer. FBIN evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Reasonable Accommodations
FBIN is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at FBIN.Recruiting@fbhs.com and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.