Posted 16 days ago
Category Manager
@ Glen Dimplex Americas
Cambridge, Ontario
Overview
Glen Dimplex Americas is hiring a Category Manager for its Product Management team to support category strategies and bring consumer products to market across retail and e-commerce. The role covers product selection, business cases, pricing analysis, supplier collaboration and launch coordination. Base salary is $95,000 to $115,000 with up to 3% annual bonus potential.
Responsibilities:
- Evaluate products from global and external partners
- Develop business cases and financial models
- Support pricing and margin analysis
- Coordinate supplier collaboration and product launches
- Present category insights and recommendations
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree in business, marketing or related field
- 4-6 years in category or product management
- Experience with retail customers or channel partners
- Strong analytical and business acumen
- Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-21
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-22
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-22
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Business operations |
| Experience | 4+ years |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Business, Marketing, Merchandising, Supply Chain Management |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Performance bonus, Wellness |
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Glen Dimplex Americas
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All Moments Matter.
Full company description
Focused on leading the transition to a sustainable future, Glen Dimplex Americas is enhancing the moments that matter in life with a commitment to delivering the best design and efficiency in the areas of temperature control and comfort creation. With operation throughout North America the success of the Glen Dimplex Americas organization is a testament to the strength of our people and investment in innovation and technology. Our portfolio of industry recognized brands includes Dimplex, Cadet and Convectair. Together these brands provide complete product offerings in the residential and commercial comfort categories, ranging from electric heaters to fireplaces and controls. Glen Dimplex Americas is a division of the Glen Dimplex Group - the world's largest manufacturer of electrical heating, which holds significant global market positions in domestic appliances, heating, cooling, ventilation, and renewable energy solutions. Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland the Glen Dimplex Group privately owns over 40 brands with operations in 80 countries. www.glendimplexamericas.com www.dimplex.com www.cadetheat.com www.convectair.ca
- LinkedIn followers
- 4,025
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 160
- Reported office locations
- 1367 Industrial Rd, Cambridge, Ontario N3H, CA
- 2500 W Fourth Plain Blvd, Vancouver, Washington 98660, US
- 221 S Franklin Rd, Indianapolis, Indiana, US
- Business categories
- Home Improvement
- Building Material
- Wholesale
- Other recorded names
- Glen Dimplex Americas
- Specialties
- Temperature Controls
- Fireplaces
- Electric Heating
- and Home Furnishings
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Focused on leading the transition to a sustainable future, Glen Dimplex Americas is enhancing the moments that matter in life with a commitment to delivering the best design and efficiency in the areas of temperature control and comfort creation. With operation throughout North America the success of the Glen Dimplex Americas organization is a testament to the strength of our people and investment in innovation and…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Manufacturing |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Cambridge, Ontario |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Specialties | Temperature ControlsFireplacesElectric Heatingand Home Furnishings |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1 |
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About Us
At Glen Dimplex Americas, people drive our success. We design innovative comfort solutions by focusing on customers, caring for people, valuing innovation, and keeping things simple. Our portfolio—Dimplex, Cadet, and Convectair—delivers trusted electric heating, fireplaces, and controls across North America. As part of Glen Dimplex Group, we’re a global leader in electrical heating and comfort technology.
Learn more at: www.glendimplexamericas.com | www.dimplex.com | www.cadetheat.com | www.convectair.ca
Category Manager
Compensation
Base salary: $95,000 – $115,000
Annual Bonus Potential: 3%
Reason for Opening
Existing Vacancy – Yes
Job Summary
We are seeking a Category Manager, Consumer Products to join our Product Management team at Glen Dimplex Americas. In this role, you will support the development and execution of category strategies, helping bring innovative consumer products to market across retail and e-commerce channels. Working closely with engineering, design, marketing, supply chain, and sales teams, you will identify product opportunities, support new product launches, evaluate market trends, and help drive profitable category growth. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills, commercial awareness, and a passion for consumer products.
Duties & Responsibilities
Product Portfolio Management: Evaluate and support the selection of products from global and external partners, identifying opportunities that align with market trends, customer needs, and business objectives.
Product Localization & Adaptation: Translate North American market research, consumer insights, and retailer requirements into product enhancement opportunities, working with internal teams and supplier partners to support regional market needs.
Business Case Development: Develop business cases and financial models for new and existing products, considering cost structures, pricing, expected volumes, and profitability objectives.
Pricing & Commercial Analysis: Support pricing recommendations and margin analysis by evaluating market conditions, competitive benchmarks, product positioning, and profitability targets.
Market & Channel Intelligence: Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify category opportunities, consumer trends, and potential product gaps within the portfolio.
Supplier & Manufacturing Collaboration: Work closely with global business units, suppliers, and manufacturing partners to coordinate product updates, evaluate product samples, and support successful product launches.
Go-To-Market & Retail Alignment: Partner with marketing and sales teams to develop product positioning, promotional strategies, and launch plans across retail and e-commerce channels.
Lifecycle & Supply Chain Coordination: Coordinate with supply chain, logistics, and manufacturing partners to support product launches, inventory planning, product transitions, and lifecycle management activities.
Category Presentations & Recommendations: Prepare and present category insights, product recommendations, business cases, and performance updates to internal stakeholders while supporting customer-facing initiatives as required.
Qualifications & Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Merchandising, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- 4-6 years of experience in category management, product management, merchandising, sourcing, or a related commercial role within consumer products, retail, home improvement, or a related industry.
- Experience working with retail customers, distributors, or channel partners. Exposure to retail line reviews or customer presentations is considered an asset.
- Experience working with sourcing, manufacturing, or supplier partners is preferred.
- Experience supporting new product launches, product lifecycle management, and category planning activities.
- Strong analytical and business acumen with experience supporting pricing decisions, product positioning, and profitability analysis.
- Understanding of market trends, consumer insights, and competitive analysis.
- Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and communicate recommendations to stakeholders.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with Power BI and category analytics tools is considered an asset.
Total Rewards
Core Total Rewards
- Fully funded Group Benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, dependent life, AD&D, short term disability, & long-term disability)
- Group RRSP with 100% Employer Match up to 4%
- Freedom to Choose, Consult +, and Telus Pharmacy Group
- Employee Assistance Program
- Workplace Wellness Program
- Support of professional memberships/certifications
Additional Rewards
- Educational Reimbursement Program
- Employee Charitable Donation Program (monetary and product donations)
- Employee Service & Recognition Awards
- Referral Bonus Program
- Summer Fridays
- Employee Engagement Committee initiatives
- Smart casual dress atmosphere
- A unique opportunity to be a key player in a growing global organization
- An innovative fast-paced culture focused on people
Our Values
We Think Customer – we aim to put our customers at the center of everything we do, taking time to understand their needs; creating solutions that meet and exceed their expectations, enhancing everyday moments
We Care About People – we recognize the power of a community with a common purpose; empathizing with others’ point of view and acting with integrity to create a safe and healthy environment
We Value Innovation – we are building a better future day by day; developing innovations that will create quality, consumer-centric, sustainable solutions
We Keep it Simple – we make the complex simple by driving out inefficiencies; which enables us to be agile, responsive and to get the job done
Equal Opportunity
Glen Dimplex Americas is committed to fair and accessible employment practices, including accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Please note, Glen Dimplex Americas may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of our interview and recruitment process to assist in screening and evaluating applicants. All information will be handled in accordance with our privacy policies, and any AI-supported assessments are designed to ensure a fair and consistent evaluation for all candidates.
We thank all applicants for their interest in Glen Dimplex Americas; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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