National Category Manager – Distribution
Company: Nedco (a division of Rexel Canada Electrical Inc.)Type: Full‑timeOverview
Rexel is a global leader in the electrical distribution market, operating in 18 countries with a vast network of branches and employees. Nedco, a long‑standing division of Rexel in Canada, offers a wide range of electrical products for industrial, residential and commercial customers. The role is based in the Mississauga branch.Key Responsibilities
Category Management
Organize and maintain the product category tree and nomenclature.Review and recommend stock packages and product demands.Recommend external affiliations such as industry conferences.Source and evaluate new products and vendors to enhance the product line.Collaborate with marketing and sales on promotional plans.Negotiate program terms, pricing, bulk discounts and promotional costing.Develop long‑term development strategies for product categories.Recommend affiliation alignments to position Nedco as a category leader.
Market Analysis
Analyze category reports and market data to identify risks and opportunities.Monitor competitive activity through visits, events and advertisements.Understand supplier‑distributor alignments and assess their impact.Identify new and future trends in the category.Develop and review promotional and awareness campaigns with manufacturers.
Supplier Relations
Negotiate vendor agreements that meet gross profit guidelines.Secure and manage Market Development Funds (MDF).Conduct annual reviews of suppliers within the category.Build strong, mutually beneficial vendor relationships.Recommend new suppliers or products.Develop trust relationships to achieve better pricing and quality.
Communication
Act as the key point of contact for branches, sales teams,



procurement and marketing.Communicate new product or supplier launches.Conduct sales performance reviews with suppliers and management.Provide branches with essential information to support the assigned categories.
Special Programs
Implement and support special programs such as AIM, PANPRO, CAC, VIP, Web‑Site, PIM and global initiatives.
Qualifications
Analytical skills to conduct market research and analyze sales and margin trends.Excellent knowledge of Excel and Word, including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables.Experience in merchandising, product promotion and understanding of electrical product end usage.Post‑secondary education in Business Management, Marketing, Merchandising or Product Management.Minimum 3–5 years of experience in a product category role.Strong negotiation, oral and written communication, presentation and time‑management skills.Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy in a fast‑paced environment.Creativity, adaptability, teamwork and self‑motivation.Attention to detail and ability to build positive relationships with internal and external groups.The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is CAD 100K‑130K. Final compensation within this range will be determined by relevant experience, skills, qualifications and internal equity. This range does not include variable pay or other components of Rexel’s total rewards package.What We Offer
A positive work‑life balance in a dynamic environment with new challenges.Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits plans and pension plans.Career opportunities for advancement or exploration of recent fields.Rexel Canada is committed to Employment Equity and values a diverse workforce, recognizing each employee’s unique talents and skills.
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📌 National Category Manager – Distribution (Winnipeg)
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📍 Winnipeg