Category Leader – Roval Wheels

About the role

We’re looking for a Category Leader to drive product and business results for Roval Wheels while leading and inspiring the product creation team. This role is a key stakeholder and voice within the brand, working cross-functionally to build category strategies and execute at the highest level. You’ll dream what the future of bike wheels could be and find a way to make it happen.

Responsibilities

• Devise long-term business development strategies for the category.
• Responsible for budget development and revenue for the category.
• Work with demand planners to develop forecasts for product demand to ensure sustainability of inventory.
• Determine the positioning of a product category to maximize visibility.
• Own relationships with vendors to achieve better pricing and quality of services.
• Work with purchasing to ensure product availability that meets market demands while balancing business strategy.
• Own the opinion of target rider needs by conducting market research, feedback sessions, retailer visits, and compiling information to create product briefs for design and engineering.
• Key stakeholder in individual project GTM/NPI strategy and transition to GM and markets.
• Participate in GTM Ops Meetings, NPI Tickets, and Fall/Spring Meetings, including presentation building and delivery.
• Collaborate regularly with the following teams to ensure successful product launches:
  • Design
  • Engineering/Development
  • Vendor relations
  • Marketing and Marketing assets
  • Product Merchandising
  • Product Category leaders (Equipment and Bike)
  • Asia Development team
  • Market regions (individually and as a whole) to develop accurate forecasting and product requirements
  • Supply Chain
• Support long-term category strategy with mid/short-term product strategy.
• Help align design & development to deliver on rider needs based on Product Briefs.
• Negotiate pricing for models, colors, graphics, packaging, and volume discounts (Costing).
• Help manage/negotiate supply of product in a timely manner to maximize sell-through (Supply Chain).
• Ensure costing for tooling tracks with specific products.
• Manage and maintain product color/graphics development, including sampling and final sign-off for production.
• Conduct market research to assess the size and potential of the business (both SKUs and revenue).

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in wheel product creation, preferably in category or business management.
• Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams in a passionate, fast-paced environment.
• Sharp business acumen, with the ability to understand trends and a track record of managing successful businesses.
• Track record of bringing iconic designs to market.
• Deep understanding of manufacturing operations for wheels.
• World-class presentation skills and ability to influence.
• Sales experience in retail or experience working alongside sales teams.
• Ability to simplify complex problems, test ideas, and move forward with speed.
• Desire to lead, inspire, and grow—both personally and for the team.
• Based on-site in Morgan Hill, CA.

Pay

Base Pay Range: $110,000 - $190,000 (for roles based in California).

Benefits

• Competitive pay with annual performance-based reviews for continued growth and recognition.
• Comprehensive healthcare plan options, including PPO, EPO, HDHP, and HMO (acupuncture and physical therapy included).
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions when enrolled in the High-Deductible Healthcare Plan (HDHP).
• Dental and Vision plans.
• 401(k) with company matching up to $5,000 annually, with immediate 100% vesting and administrative fees paid by the company.
• Company-paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program providing access to individualized mental well-being care.
• Generous Vacation, Sick, Paid Holidays, and Volunteer Time Off.
• 14 weeks of 100% paid leave for birthing parents and 8 weeks for non-birthing parents, plus a Specialized bike for your new baby.
• Up to $9,000 annually in Career Development & Degree Assistance.
• Up to $250 annually in Fitness & Wellness Reimbursement.
• Industry Pro-Deal Discounts and Perks.