Lennox (NYSE: LII) Driven by 130 years of legacy, HVAC and refrigeration success, Lennox provides our residential and commercial customers with industry-leading climate-control solutions. At Lennox, we win as a team, aiming for excellence and delivering innovative, sustainable products and services. Our culture guides us and creates a workplace where all employees feel heard and welcomed. Lennox is a global community that values each team member’s contributions and offers a supportive environment for career development. Come, stay, and grow with us.

About the role:

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Category Manager to join our team. The Category Manager will be responsible for developing and executing strategic initiatives to drive the growth, profitability, and overall performance of a specific product category. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of market trends, customer preferences, and competitive dynamics, combined with strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Category Strategy Development:

• Define and execute the category strategy to meet both short-term and long-term business objectives.
• Identify opportunities to reduce or expand to optimize the product assortment, ensuring alignment with company goals and customer needs.
• Conduct in-depth market analysis to understand customer preferences, emerging trends, and competitive landscape.
• Monitor and recommend pricing, promotions, and product positioning to enhance category profitability.
• Regularly track category performance, including sales, inventory, margins, and other key metrics.
• Conduct regular reviews of product performance to identify growth opportunities or areas of underperformance.
• Prepare reports and presentations for senior management, outlining category performance and opportunities for improvement.
• Collect and analyze customer feedback, reviews, and competitive intelligence to inform category strategies.
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends, competitor activities, and changing consumer behaviors.

Product Assortment & Lifecycle Management:

• Manage product lifecycle from introduction to end-of-life, making data-driven decisions on product updates, discontinuations, and replacements.
• Work closely with marketing, merchandising, operations, and supply chain teams to execute category initiatives and ensure smooth product launches and in-stock availability.
• Partner with the e-commerce team to optimize online product listings, digital marketing, and promotions.

Qualifications:

• Requires a bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Requires at least 5 years of related experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to analyze and interpret complex data to drive business decisions.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal teams and external partners.
• HVAC experience preferred.

Compensation: This is a salaried exempt role.  The starting salary range for this role and market is between $90K to $118K annually.   Factors that may affect starting salary include geography/market and the skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Employees in this role are also eligible for an annual bonus in accordance with the terms of the Company’s applicable plan. Employees in this role are not eligible for overtime.

Benefits: Subject to applicable eligibility requirements, the following benefits are offered for this role: tuition reimbursement; medical, dental, and vision insurance; prescription drug coverage; 401(k) retirement plan; short-term disability insurance; 8 weeks paid birthing leave; 2 weeks paid bonding leave; life and long-term disability insurance.

Depending on date of hire, and subject to applicable eligibility requirements, new employees in this role also receive up to: 12 days paid time off, 2 paid well-being days, 1 paid volunteer day, 12 paid holidays, and 3 floating holidays per year.

Our Culture: At Lennox, our Core Values of Integrity, Respect & Excellence are ingrained in the fabric of the organization. They define our culture – which is about how we do business and how we treat others. Lennox is not just a workplace; we are a global community that values each team member’s contributions. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to recruit, develop, and retain talented individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to succeed and contribute to our continued growth and success. At Lennox, you’ll take pride in our brands, knowing you are part of something special. Come, stay, and grow with us! 

Disclaimers: The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Lennox reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.