{"id":1269208,"url":"https://alion.io/job/lennox-category-manager","title":"Category Manager","company":{"id":1861860,"name":"Lennox","domain":"lennox.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/lennox-com","size_band":"5000+","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"iCIMS","truth_index":null},"role":"Operations","role_family":"Operations","seniority":"senior","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Richardson, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":91000,"max":119700,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":119700},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":5,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Microsoft Office","optional":false},{"name":"Power BI","optional":false},{"name":"QlikSense","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-25T23:26:48Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-25","last_verified_at":"2026-09-29T16:33:20Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":4,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":4},"description":"Who We Are\nLennox (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.\nWhat Drives Success\nShape Strategy. Drive Growth. Make an Impact. We’re looking for a strategic and results-oriented Category Manager who is ready to take ownership of complex product categories and turn insights into performance. This is a high-impact role where you’ll shape strategy, influence key decisions, and directly drive revenue and profitability. If you thrive at the intersection of analytics, strategy, and cross-functional collaboration - and enjoy seeing your decisions translate into measurable business results - this opportunity is for you.\nWhat You’ll Own\nCategory Strategy & Performance\nDevelop and execute category strategies that support both immediate objectives and long-term growth plans.\nOwn category performance, monitoring sales, margins, inventory, and key KPIs to drive continuous improvement.\nTranslate data into clear, actionable recommendations and deliver impactful presentations to senior leadership.\nOptimize pricing, promotions, and product positioning to maximize profitability and market share.\nStay ahead of industry trends, competitive moves, and evolving consumer behaviors.\nProduct Lifecycle & Assortment Optimization\nManage the full product lifecycle - from new product introduction to end-of-life decisions.\nIdentify opportunities to refine, expand, or streamline the assortment to improve performance and align with customer needs.\nBuild compelling, data-driven business cases to support category investments and initiatives.\nCross-Functional Leadership\nPartner closely with marketing, merchandising, pricing, supply chain, sales, and e-commerce teams to ensure seamless execution of category plans.\nEnhance digital presence and online visibility through collaboration with merchandising and e-commerce teams.\nBuild and maintain strong, strategic relationships with suppliers to drive innovation, promotions, and competitive advantage.\nWhat You Bring\nA strategic mindset with the ability to connect day-to-day initiatives to long-term business objectives.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and convert insights into action.\nProven experience developing and presenting data-backed business cases with clear financial impact.\nExceptional communication and influencing skills across internal teams and external partners.\nHigh level of organization and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.\nProficiency with tools such as Microsoft Office, Teams, SAP, Power BI, and Qlik Sense.\nWhy Join Us?\nHigh-visibility role with direct impact on revenue and profitability.\nOpportunity to influence strategy and shape the future of key product categories.\nCollaborative, cross-functional environment where your voice matters.\nStrong platform for continued career growth and leadership development.\nIf you’re ready to take ownership, drive meaningful results, and elevate category performance, we’d love to connect with you.\nWhat We Are Looking For\nExperience and Qualifications:\nBachelor’s degree required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.\nMinimum of 5 years of experience in category management, product management, or a related field.\nHVAC experience strongly preferred.\nCPCA or CPCM certification preferred.\nExperience with software tools such as Microsoft Office, Teams, SAP, Power BI, Qlik Sense.\nWhat We Offer\nCompensation: This is a salaried exempt role. The starting salary range for this role and market is between $91,000 - $119,700 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.\nBenefits: 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.\nDepending 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.\nOur 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!\nDisclaimers: 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.\nWe may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence, to support parts of our hiring process, such as application review and interview scheduling. These tools assist our teams but do not replace human decision-making. 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