Dorman Products · 19 hours ago
Sr. Director, Category Management
Colmar, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$181K/yr - $274K/yr
10+ years expDorman Products is a pioneering global organization in the automotive aftermarket industry, seeking a Sr. Director of Category Management to execute strategies for growth across their product portfolio. This role involves leading a team, developing go-to-market strategies, and collaborating with various departments to drive product priorities and mutual growth for the company and its customers.
AutomotiveCustomer ServiceSales
Responsibilities
Develop and deliver structured storytelling and clear messaging in presentations to influence stakeholders, align teams, and support business objectives
Leads the development of go-to-market strategies and tactics across Dorman’s product portfolio and provides ongoing leadership and influence across multiple stakeholders and key functions
Aligns internal Strategic Business Unit (SBU) strategies with channel/customer strategies and plans
Leads a team of Category Managers responsible for engaging customers and executing comprehensive line reviews to ensure appropriate levels of product distribution/placement are achieved and supported with insights and pull-through tactics
Creates long-term vision and roadmap for success needed to grow and defend Dorman’s share across several product categories within the Strategic Business Unit (SBU)
Understands assigned categories commercialization needs, creates applicable tools to gain or defend market share and leads the communication of these tools to Sales, Product, Business Insights, Marketing and Demand Planning teams
Works directly closely Product Management and Strategic Pricing to ensure revenue and profits are maximized for Dorman and Customers through effective product positioning in the market
Other duties as assigned by VP of Category Management
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business or Marketing required
10+ years of related experience in Sales, Category Management, and/or Product Management/Development
Have a solid understanding of National Retailers and go-to-market sales execution strategies
Ability to interpret needs of Sales to provide creative solutions for business that deliver company objectives
Critical/ analytical/ strategic thinking skills and ability to organize own work and set priorities
Ability to engage, lead and inspire others
Physical Requirement: Capability to lift 20 pounds
Working Conditions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach, swivel, carry items from one building to another, and speak and actively listen. Noise level is usually moderate
Preferred
MBA preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Basic life insurance
Paid time off (sick/vacation)
Paid Parental Leave
Paid holidays
Floating holidays
401k retirement plan (with company match and profit-sharing)
Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Company
Dorman Products
Dorman Products is a supplier of automobile hardware and equipment parts.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1998-08-21IPO
Leadership Team
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Richard Berman
Co-Founder
Joseph Braun
Senior Vice President and General Counsel
Recent News
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