Job Description
ADI Global Distribution, now have the opportunity for a Category Manager to join our team based in either Sydney or Melbourne, Australia.
In this role you will be the strategic owner of pricing and category management for both proprietary and distributed brands across Asia Pacific. This role is pivotal in shaping market competitiveness, driving profitability, and ensuring alignment with global product strategies while adapting to local market dynamics. You will act as a key business partner across Marketing, Sales, and Planning, leveraging data-driven insights to influence commercial decisions, optimise product portfolios, and strengthen brand positioning. You will also manage relationships with distributed manufacturers to ensure product availability, competitive pricing, and alignment with category strategies.
**JOB DUTIES**
Pricing Strategy & Governance
+ Develop and execute pricing strategies that balance global positioning with local market realities.
+ Continuously monitor competitor pricing, market trends, and economic factors to identify risks and opportunities.
+ Partner with Planning to model pricing scenarios, assess margin impacts, and evaluate promotional effectiveness.
+ Maintain pricing governance and ensure integrity across all channels and product lines.
Category Management & Optimisation
+ Define and refine category architecture for AV, lighting, and smart building solutions across proprietary and distributed brands.
+ Collaborate with global HQ to localise product positioning, messaging, and assortment strategies.
+ Analyse category performance to recommend lifecycle management, assortment planning, and promotional initiatives.
+ Ensure compliance with certification frameworks and uphold brand protection standards.
Cross-Functional Leadership
+ Work closely with Sales to understand customer needs, channel dynamics, and competitive pressures.
+ Partner with Planning to forecast demand and support inventory optimisation.
+ Collaborate with Marketing to develop go-to-market strategies, hero messaging, and promotional calendars.
+ Provide strategic insights for major product launches (e.g., Connect 2.0, X4, LUX) to maximise commercial success.
External Partnerships
+ Build and maintain strong relationships with manufacturers and suppliers.
+ Negotiate pricing, terms, and promotional support to optimise category performance.
+ Ensure compliance with quality standards, certifications, and brand protection requirements.
+ Collaborate with external partners on product lifecycle planning and innovation opportunities.
**YOU MUST HAVE**
+ 5+ years of experience in pricing, category, or product management within technology, distribution, or consumer electronics.
+ Strong analytical capabilities with proficiency in Excel modeling and scenario analysis.
+ Deep understanding of competitive pricing dynamics and product lifecycle management.
+ Proven experience managing both proprietary and distributed product portfolios.
+ Strategic thinker with operational rigor and a bias for action.
**WE VALUE**
+ Familiarity with smart building, AV, or lighting solutions is highly desirable.
+ Ability to drive improvements in inventory management processes, including SIOP (Sales, Inventory, Operations, Planning), forecasting, and IOS (Inactive, Obsolete, Surplus).
**WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU**
+ Leadership Pathway: Potential progression to Senior or Lead roles based on performance.
+ Global Exposure: Opportunity to collaborate with global HQ teams and participate in international projects, expanding strategic influence.
+ Skill Development: Access to advanced training in pricing analytics, category strategy, and digital tools for market intelligence.
+ Innovation Projects: Involvement in strategic initiatives such as digital pricing platforms, AI-driven forecasting, and new product launches.
\#LI-KN1
\#LI-HYBRID
Resideo Technologies has announced its intention to spin off ADI Global Distribution and establish it as a separate, publicly traded company. Under this plan, ADI will continue its role as a leading global wholesale distributor serving commercial and residential markets, while Resideo will retain its manufacturing and product-solutions business. Upon separation, both companies will operate independently to better serve their respective markets and customers. The spin-off is currently targeted for completion in the second half of 2026, subject to customary conditions.
Resideo is a $6.76 billion global manufacturer, developer, and distributor of technology-driven sensing and control solutions that help homeowners and businesses stay connected and in control of their comfort, security, energy use, and smart living. We focus on the professional channel, serving over 100,000 contractors, installers, dealers, and integrators across the HVAC, security, fire, electrical, and home comfort markets. Our products are found in more than 150 million residential and commercial spaces worldwide, with tens of millions of new devices sold annually. Trusted brands like Honeywell Home, First Alert, and Resideo power connected living for over 12.8 million customers through our Products & Solutions segment. Our ADI | Snap One segment spans 200+ stocking locations in 17 countries, offering a catalog of over 500,000 products from more than 1,000 manufacturers. With a global team of more than 14,000 employees, we offer the opportunity to make a real impact in a fast-growing, purpose-driven industry. Learn more at [www.resideo.com](http://www.resideo.com/).
At Resideo, we bring together diverse individuals to build the future of homes. Resideo is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status. For more information on applicable U.S. equal employment regulations, refer to the ["EEO is the Law" poster](https://www.resideo.com/us/en/-/media/Resideo/Files/Corporate/Careers/EEO%20is%20the%20Law%20poster.pdf?rv=fdc492d184344b3ea4aec0c96b321632), ["EEO is the Law" Supplement Poster ](https://www.resideo.com/us/en/-/media/Resideo/Files/Corporate/Careers/EEO%20is%20the%20Law%20Supplement%20Poster.pdf?rv=ebe367cad846443e8fa5aa86062813b6)and the [Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision](https://www.resideo.com/us/en/-/media/Resideo/Files/Corporate/Careers/Pay%20Transparency%20Nondiscrimination%20Provision.pdf?rv=11a9cf6533ba426296b137d906b0ce01). Resideo complies with applicable equal employment laws in all countries where we do business. For more information on how we process your information in the job application process, please refer to [Recruitment Privacy Notice](https://www.resideo.com/us/en/-/media/Resideo/Files/Corporate/Resideo%20%20-%20Recruitment%20Privacy%20Notice.pdf?rv=6d871e71bfa24982b181c92fda232b7a). If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, please use Contact Us form for assistance.
In this role you will be the strategic owner of pricing and category management for both proprietary and distributed brands across Asia Pacific. This role is pivotal in shaping market competitiveness, driving profitability, and ensuring alignment with global product strategies while adapting to local market dynamics. You will act as a key business partner across Marketing, Sales, and Planning, leveraging data-driven insights to influence commercial decisions, optimise product portfolios, and strengthen brand positioning. You will also manage relationships with distributed manufacturers to ensure product availability, competitive pricing, and alignment with category strategies.
**JOB DUTIES**
Pricing Strategy & Governance
+ Develop and execute pricing strategies that balance global positioning with local market realities.
+ Continuously monitor competitor pricing, market trends, and economic factors to identify risks and opportunities.
+ Partner with Planning to model pricing scenarios, assess margin impacts, and evaluate promotional effectiveness.
+ Maintain pricing governance and ensure integrity across all channels and product lines.
Category Management & Optimisation
+ Define and refine category architecture for AV, lighting, and smart building solutions across proprietary and distributed brands.
+ Collaborate with global HQ to localise product positioning, messaging, and assortment strategies.
+ Analyse category performance to recommend lifecycle management, assortment planning, and promotional initiatives.
+ Ensure compliance with certification frameworks and uphold brand protection standards.
Cross-Functional Leadership
+ Work closely with Sales to understand customer needs, channel dynamics, and competitive pressures.
+ Partner with Planning to forecast demand and support inventory optimisation.
+ Collaborate with Marketing to develop go-to-market strategies, hero messaging, and promotional calendars.
+ Provide strategic insights for major product launches (e.g., Connect 2.0, X4, LUX) to maximise commercial success.
External Partnerships
+ Build and maintain strong relationships with manufacturers and suppliers.
+ Negotiate pricing, terms, and promotional support to optimise category performance.
+ Ensure compliance with quality standards, certifications, and brand protection requirements.
+ Collaborate with external partners on product lifecycle planning and innovation opportunities.
**YOU MUST HAVE**
+ 5+ years of experience in pricing, category, or product management within technology, distribution, or consumer electronics.
+ Strong analytical capabilities with proficiency in Excel modeling and scenario analysis.
+ Deep understanding of competitive pricing dynamics and product lifecycle management.
+ Proven experience managing both proprietary and distributed product portfolios.
+ Strategic thinker with operational rigor and a bias for action.
**WE VALUE**
+ Familiarity with smart building, AV, or lighting solutions is highly desirable.
+ Ability to drive improvements in inventory management processes, including SIOP (Sales, Inventory, Operations, Planning), forecasting, and IOS (Inactive, Obsolete, Surplus).
**WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU**
+ Leadership Pathway: Potential progression to Senior or Lead roles based on performance.
+ Global Exposure: Opportunity to collaborate with global HQ teams and participate in international projects, expanding strategic influence.
+ Skill Development: Access to advanced training in pricing analytics, category strategy, and digital tools for market intelligence.
+ Innovation Projects: Involvement in strategic initiatives such as digital pricing platforms, AI-driven forecasting, and new product launches.
\#LI-KN1
\#LI-HYBRID
Resideo Technologies has announced its intention to spin off ADI Global Distribution and establish it as a separate, publicly traded company. Under this plan, ADI will continue its role as a leading global wholesale distributor serving commercial and residential markets, while Resideo will retain its manufacturing and product-solutions business. Upon separation, both companies will operate independently to better serve their respective markets and customers. The spin-off is currently targeted for completion in the second half of 2026, subject to customary conditions.
Resideo is a $6.76 billion global manufacturer, developer, and distributor of technology-driven sensing and control solutions that help homeowners and businesses stay connected and in control of their comfort, security, energy use, and smart living. We focus on the professional channel, serving over 100,000 contractors, installers, dealers, and integrators across the HVAC, security, fire, electrical, and home comfort markets. Our products are found in more than 150 million residential and commercial spaces worldwide, with tens of millions of new devices sold annually. Trusted brands like Honeywell Home, First Alert, and Resideo power connected living for over 12.8 million customers through our Products & Solutions segment. Our ADI | Snap One segment spans 200+ stocking locations in 17 countries, offering a catalog of over 500,000 products from more than 1,000 manufacturers. With a global team of more than 14,000 employees, we offer the opportunity to make a real impact in a fast-growing, purpose-driven industry. Learn more at [www.resideo.com](http://www.resideo.com/).
At Resideo, we bring together diverse individuals to build the future of homes. Resideo is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status. For more information on applicable U.S. equal employment regulations, refer to the ["EEO is the Law" poster](https://www.resideo.com/us/en/-/media/Resideo/Files/Corporate/Careers/EEO%20is%20the%20Law%20poster.pdf?rv=fdc492d184344b3ea4aec0c96b321632), ["EEO is the Law" Supplement Poster ](https://www.resideo.com/us/en/-/media/Resideo/Files/Corporate/Careers/EEO%20is%20the%20Law%20Supplement%20Poster.pdf?rv=ebe367cad846443e8fa5aa86062813b6)and the [Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision](https://www.resideo.com/us/en/-/media/Resideo/Files/Corporate/Careers/Pay%20Transparency%20Nondiscrimination%20Provision.pdf?rv=11a9cf6533ba426296b137d906b0ce01). Resideo complies with applicable equal employment laws in all countries where we do business. For more information on how we process your information in the job application process, please refer to [Recruitment Privacy Notice](https://www.resideo.com/us/en/-/media/Resideo/Files/Corporate/Resideo%20%20-%20Recruitment%20Privacy%20Notice.pdf?rv=6d871e71bfa24982b181c92fda232b7a). If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, please use Contact Us form for assistance.
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