Head of Category Management
About the job
- Technical foundational training with further education in sales, marketing, or business administration at EFZ, BSc, or MSc level.
- Several years of leadership experience in product or category management, ideally in electrical wholesale or a related industry.
- Experience with change and transformation processes and with developing teams and employees.
- Understanding of procurement and sales markets, along with analytical skills.
- Interest in interdisciplinary collaboration, project responsibility, and actively shaping the function.
- Leadership competence, coaching skills, and clear, dependable communication.
- Excellent German language skills and fluent spoken and written English.
- Lead, develop, and coach the Category Management team, including new employees.
- Actively support and steer the change process within the team and function.
- Own category and assortment strategies at strategic and operational levels.
- Ensure price and Product Life Cycle Management in collaboration with data management, pricing, and sales.
- Manage category marketing in close coordination with marketing communications and suppliers.
- Build and develop sustainable partnerships with key suppliers and collaborate closely with strategic procurement.
- Foster an open, performance-oriented, and trusting team culture.
- Act as a sparring partner for management and stakeholders on strategic and operational questions.
About the company
Rexel USA is a large electrical distributor in the United States, part of the Rexel Group. It serves millions of electrical customers by providing access to energy, communications and supply-chain brands, along with expertise, resources and hands-on programs to help customers grow. It sells and distributes electrical products and offers services such as design input, lighting upgrades, alternative energy solutions, and supply-chain optimization, backed by productivity tools. Its goal is to help customers thrive by expanding brands and services, improving energy solutions, and delivering value to customers and shareholders.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Dallas, Texas
Founded
2006
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- H1 2026 sales rose 5.1%, with North American data centers driving sequential acceleration.
- Rexel completed three 2026 North American acquisitions, expanding automation and advanced services.
- Management lifted 2026 guidance to roughly 6.2% EBITA margin and strong cash conversion.
What critics are saying
- Rexel cut about 600 FTEs in 2025, signaling margin pressure and integration strain.
- A €124 million French antitrust fine hit 2025 cash flow and governance credibility.
- Graybar and Sonepar can outbid Rexel for acquisitions, squeezing growth and lowering returns.
What makes Rexel USA unique
- Rexel USA pairs local banners like Schwing with national scale and supplier leverage.
- 2026 DEE Electronics adds OEM assembly, kitting, and supply-chain expertise for critical infrastructure.
- Revere's Rockwell automation franchise deepens Midwest industrial automation coverage across Illinois and Wisconsin.
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Benefits
- Parental Leave
- Wellness Program
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- Commuter Benefits