Category Manager - EWP

Category Manager- EWP

Location : Acton, ON

Full time, On-site

Reference Number : CAN-ON-ACT-184-081225

SUMMARY

Reporting to the Director, Product Management and Marketing, the Category Manager is responsible for the strategic and tactical development of Engineered Wood Products (EWP) in all regions through direct interaction with national buying groups, regional lumberyards, and other independent customer accounts.

The Category Manager will spearhead the growth and management of the EWP business in Canada. The Category Manager will collaborate with the EWP Sales Specialist across the organization to help unlock new business opportunities.

EXPECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

• Manage relationships with EWP vendor through daily interactions.
• Maintain productive and lasting relationships with buying group leaders, their retailer members, and some of their key builder customers to ensure continued support of the product lines.
• Develop new national and regional accounts through sales planning with the National Account group and sales management in all regions.
• Be the gatekeeper of national and regional agreements, and influence profitability at the regional level.
• Negotiate terms and conditions with EWP vendor to maximize profitability and customer service.
• Maintain the EWP national pricing and manage all claims processes with vendors to optimize profitability.
• Interact with regional Purchasers to maintain optimal EWP inventory levels in all branches.
• Ensure an effective communication loop is achieved on all activities consistent with the Director of Product Management and Marketing, Design Supervisor, Director of National Accounts, and the General Managers' requirements.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Sales

Technical

Other

EDUCATION

Benefits

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

As part of our total rewards offering, permanent employees in this position may be eligible for :

OTHER WORK-RELATED BENEFITS

Travel :

Employment Status : Full-time, year-round

Work Location : Acton, ON . Open to other regions across Canada.

This posting reflects an existing vacancy within our organization.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada without sponsorship.

Doman does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, and select candidates.

Doman welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.  Accommodations

are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

We thank you for your interest; however, only those selected for an interview

will be contacted.