Category Business Development Manager

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This role is responsible for product line management and contribution to defining business plans and growth strategies. The role collaborates with sales teams to ensure seamless execution of category plans while monitoring KPIs and sales performance. The role demonstrates a deep understanding of product categories and acts as an expert in providing directions and guidance for process improvements and establishing policies.

Responsibilities

• Leads overall engagement with one or several sales teams with limited oversight from the manager in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures.

• Contributes and actively participates in defining the category business plan and strategies to drive growth and profitability.

• Collaborates with various internal teams from marketing, sales, and finance to ensure seamless execution of category plans.

• Monitors key performance indicators (KPIs) and sales performance to identify areas for improvement and develops action plans accordingly.

• Demonstrates a deep understanding of product categories, business management, and sales challenges and strategies.

• Gathers and analyzes customer feedback and data to understand customer needs, preferences, and pain points, and translates insights into actionable improvements.

• Build relationships and represents the team at a senior level with the sales force and other partners.

• Holds responsibility for product line and quota management for a significant share of the product range or a specific customer segment.

• Oversees functional responsibilities in one or several areas such as market analysis, marketing engagement, etc.

• Leads the partnership engagements with external IT vendors.

Education & Experience Recommended

• Four-year or Graduate Degree in Sales, Marketing, Business Administration, or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience or demonstrated competence.

• 7-10 years of work experience, preferably in category management, P&L management, or a related field.

Knowledge & Skills

• Agile Methodology

• Analytics

• Business Development

• Business Strategies

• Business To Business

• Customer Relationship Management

• Data Analysis

• Digital Marketing

• Go-to-Market Strategy

• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Market Research

• Marketing

• Marketing Strategies

• New Product Development

• Product Management

• Product Marketing

• Product Strategy

• Project Management

• Thought Leadership

• Value Propositions

Cross-Org Skills

• Effective Communication

• Results Orientation

• Learning Agility

• Digital Fluency

• Customer Centricity

Impact & Scope

• Impacts function and leads and/or provides expertise to functional project teams and may participate in cross-functional initiatives.

Complexity

• Works on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of multiple factors.

Disclaimer

• This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management.
 

The on-target earnings (OTE) range for this role is $120,150 to $185,000 CAD annually with a 80%/20% (salary/incentive) mix. Pay within this range will be based on the review of experience, skills, and internal equity.

As a full time, employee of HP Canada, you will be eligible to participate in the company's group benefit programs, including medical, dental, life insurance, and disability coverage, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. During your employment term, you will receive 15 paid vacation days per year prorated based on your start date. Detailed information regarding benefits—will be provided upon hire and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
HP Canada is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome the many dimensions of diversity. Upon request by qualified candidates, accommodation of special needs may be considered during all stages of the selection process within the framework of the HP Accommodation Policy. If you need assistance in filling out the employment application or require a reasonable accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail  Note: This option is reserved for applicants needing a reasonable accommodation related to a disability. In order to satisfy our contractual obligations with clients, the successful candidate will be required to pass a basic, standard Criminal Records check. You will also be required to sign off on HP's Confidentiality, Non-Solicitation and Conflict of Interest Agreement.

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