Rise Technical Recruitment Limited
Category Manager (Automotive)
$65,000 - $80,000 + Industry-Leading Training + 401(k) + PTO + Career Progression + Management Training + Comprehensive Benefits + Travel
Akron, Ohio
Commutable from Cleveland, Broadview Heights, Brecksville, Hudson, Twinsburg, Macedonia, Cuyahoga Falls
Are you a Category Manager or Commercial professional with experience in the automotive or tire, manufacturing sector, looking to step up into management where you can take full ownership of a product category in an autonomous, decision-making position?
On offer is the opportunity to join a globally recognized organisation, where you will manage and develop key product categories, drive commercial performance, and play a central role in shaping category strategy across the business.
This is an exciting opportunity to work for a market-leading manufacturer, taking responsibility for category planning, supplier relationships, pricing strategy, and product lifecycle management, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to support business growth.
In this role, you will be responsible for analyzing market trends, managing product portfolios, and ensuring category strategies align with sales, marketing, and supply chain objectives. You will work closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to optimize performance.
This role would suit a Category Manager looking for increased responsibility, clear progression opportunities, and the chance to make a tangible impact within a globally established organisation.
The Role:
Own and manage assigned product categories, including pricing, positioning, and lifecycle management
Develop and execute category strategies aligned with commercial and business objectives and analyse market trends, competitor activity, and customer demand to drive informed
The Person:
Experience in category management, product management, or commercial roles within automotive and tire manufacturing
Strong analytical EXCEL skills with experience in pricing, forecasting, and market analysis
Keywords / Key Skills Category Management | Product Portfolio Management | Pricing Strategy | Product Lifecycle Management | Market Trend Analysis | Competitor Analysis | Customer Demand Analysis | Tire / Commercial Strategy | Profitability Improvement | Cross-Functional Collaboration | Stakeholder Management | Supply Chain Coordination | Sales & Marketing Alignment | Global Team Collaboration | Forecasting | Data-Driven Decision Making | Project Management | Strategic Planning | Analytical Skills | Business Acumen | Problem Solving | Negotiation
We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
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$65,000 - $80,000 + Industry-Leading Training + 401(k) + PTO + Career Progression + Management Training + Comprehensive Benefits + Travel
Akron, Ohio
Commutable from Cleveland, Broadview Heights, Brecksville, Hudson, Twinsburg, Macedonia, Cuyahoga Falls
Are you a Category Manager or Commercial professional with experience in the automotive or tire, manufacturing sector, looking to step up into management where you can take full ownership of a product category in an autonomous, decision-making position?
On offer is the opportunity to join a globally recognized organisation, where you will manage and develop key product categories, drive commercial performance, and play a central role in shaping category strategy across the business.
This is an exciting opportunity to work for a market-leading manufacturer, taking responsibility for category planning, supplier relationships, pricing strategy, and product lifecycle management, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to support business growth.
In this role, you will be responsible for analyzing market trends, managing product portfolios, and ensuring category strategies align with sales, marketing, and supply chain objectives. You will work closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to optimize performance.
This role would suit a Category Manager looking for increased responsibility, clear progression opportunities, and the chance to make a tangible impact within a globally established organisation.
The Role:
Own and manage assigned product categories, including pricing, positioning, and lifecycle management
Develop and execute category strategies aligned with commercial and business objectives and analyse market trends, competitor activity, and customer demand to drive informed
The Person:
Experience in category management, product management, or commercial roles within automotive and tire manufacturing
Strong analytical EXCEL skills with experience in pricing, forecasting, and market analysis
Keywords / Key Skills Category Management | Product Portfolio Management | Pricing Strategy | Product Lifecycle Management | Market Trend Analysis | Competitor Analysis | Customer Demand Analysis | Tire / Commercial Strategy | Profitability Improvement | Cross-Functional Collaboration | Stakeholder Management | Supply Chain Coordination | Sales & Marketing Alignment | Global Team Collaboration | Forecasting | Data-Driven Decision Making | Project Management | Strategic Planning | Analytical Skills | Business Acumen | Problem Solving | Negotiation
We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
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