Category Manager

Posted Monday, January 26, 2026 at 5 : 00 AM

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.

We are seeking a Category Manager to join our Product Development team at Glen Dimplex Americas. This role owns the entire product lifecycle from concept to launch, driving market-focused strategies and category growth. As a strategic, customer-centric leader, you will shape our product portfolio and strengthen competitive advantage. Working closely with engineering, design, marketing, supply chain, and sales, you will deliver innovative, commercially successful products. The ideal candidate combines strategic insight with strong analytical skills, leading cross‑functional teams to optimize product performance and drive initiatives that boost customer satisfaction and profitability.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a multi‑year product roadmap aligned with market trends, customer needs, and business objectives
• Identify opportunities for new product categories, features, and designs that differentiate the brand in the marketplace
• Conduct competitive analysis and market research to inform strategic decisions
• Gather insights from homeowners, designers, builders, retailers, and dealers to uncover pain points and emerging trends
• Translate feedback into clear product requirements and compelling business cases.
• Collaborate with industrial designers to define aesthetic and functional direction for new products
• Evaluate concepts and prototypes for design value, user experience, and market fit.
• Work closely with engineering to convert requirements into viable designs while maintaining clarity of intent
• Partner with marketing and sales on go‑to‑market strategies, product positioning, and launch plans
• Coordinate with supply chain and manufacturing to meet cost, quality, and delivery targets
• Manage product lifecycle decisions, including refreshes, enhancements, and retirement strategies
• Balance innovation with cost‑effectiveness and operational feasibility
• Align product mix with channel needs (big‑box, specialty retail, builder, distribution).
• Lead and mentor a high‑performing product development team
• Present strategies and business cases to executive leadership
• Serve as a spokesperson for product vision internally and externally

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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

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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