Director, Category Management
for section headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections that have real specific content. We must not repeat job title as heading. Must not include Job ID etc. Remove boilerplate, navigation, legal, EEO, etc. Must preserve all substantive info.
We need to parse the posting.
Content:
Intro: "WE ARE HIRING! DIRECTOR, CATEGORY MANAGEMENT (Hybrid – St. Thomas, ON Office) Build your future with Masco Canada! At Masco Canada, we’re passionate about delivering innovative solutions and exceptional customer experiences. We’re looking for a Director, Category Management, to join our North American Heavy Commercial team. If you thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment and are excited to make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you."
That's about the role. Could be "About the role" section.
Then "WHAT WILL YOU DO?" with description. That's responsibilities.
Then "KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:" with bullet list (actually paragraphs). We'll need to extract list items.
Then "WHAT WILL YOU BRING?" with "CRITICAL EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCIES:" list of requirements/qualifications/skills.
Then "WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?" with benefits list.
Then "WHY JOIN MASCO CANADA?" with more benefits/culture.
Then "Over a Century of Excellence..." etc. That's more about company; maybe could be part of About the role or separate? Not required sections.
We also have "Hiring Range: $136,500.00 - $186,450.00 CAD" and description about salary. That's Pay.
We have no explicit schedule mentioned besides Hybrid – St. Thomas, ON Office (location). No schedule details like full-time, etc. So we should not create Schedule section unless posting actually states it. It mentions Hybrid – St. Thomas, ON Office but not schedule like full-time/part-time. So we omit Schedule.
We need to include Pay section only if posting actually states them. Yes we have hiring range. So include Pay.
Benefits: we have list under WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? and also WHY JOIN MASCO CANADA? includes benefits like employee store, volunteer days, development opportunities, etc. So include Benefits.
We need to avoid duplication. We'll combine benefits from both sections.
We need to use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. Use
for prose.
We need headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay. Possibly also combine Requirements and Qualifications? The instruction says use those headings if content exists. We have critical experience & competencies which includes education, experience, skills. Could split into Requirements (education, experience) and Qualifications (maybe similar) and Skills (specific abilities). But we can also just put all under Requirements or Qualifications. However we should follow instruction: prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. So maybe combine into one section "Requirements" that includes education, experience, skills. But we have separate headings available; we could use Requirements and Skills. But we need to avoid thin sections. Let's think: The posting includes:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field required.
- MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification an asset.
- Experience in commercial segment, building products, or B2B industries preferred.
- Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in category, product, engineering or brand management, with at least 3 years in a senior or category leadership role.
- Strong ability to drive cross-functional collaboration, influence peers and partners, and build alignment across multiple functions.
- Demonstrated leadership that inspires engagement, collaboration, and positive energy across teams.
- Technical aptitude to drive relevant and innovative product strategies for the commercial plumbing segment
- Strong understanding of commercial sales cycle and specification nature of this business
- Proven ability to influence executive decision-making, manage competing priorities, and lead cross-functional business transformation initiatives.
- Strong financial acumen with experience in managing category P&L, pricing strategies, and performance metrics.
- Experience in plumbing and/or commercial segment strongly preferred.
- Experience leading and developing teams of category, technical and product professionals.
- Deep understanding of market research, trend analysis, and product development processes.
- Ability to translate customer insights and analytics into actionable product strategies.
- Exceptional leadership and communication skills with the ability to inspire teams and influence at all organizational levels.
- Ability to thrive in a fast paced, dynamic environment with a high degree of ownership and accountability.
These could be considered Requirements (education, experience) and Skills (abilities). But we can combine into Requirements and Skills sections.
We also have "WHAT WILL YOU DO?" responsibilities list.
We need to extract responsibilities as list items.
Let's parse responsibilities paragraph:
"Category Strategic Leadership & Growth Define and own the multi-year strategic product category plan reflective of the technical, innovative and high-performance requirements in the commercial segment.Serve as the P&L owner for the product category — accountable for leading the team in achieving revenue, margin, and profitability targets.Create synergies & break down silos while leading and developing the Category Product, Quotations and Specifications teams, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.Coach team on product roadmap development, portfolio optimization, and lifecycle management.Guide the identification of product market trends, competitive insights, and new growth opportunities.Develop and lead strategy to drive specification presence and drive pipeline management discipline.Lead governance of pricing and quotations strategy, setting enterprise standards for profitability and competitive positioningEnable partnership and collaboration between Category Management, Marketing, and Business Development to ensure alignment of strategy, execution, and communication across all functions.Inspire cross functional collaboration, influencing senior leaders strategies to support commercial business growthLeverage insights, analytics, and market data to evaluate product effectiveness and optimize investments to deliver strong ROI.Build team capabilities that ensure the effective execution of new product launches"
We need to split into sensible list items. Each sentence seems separated by periods but missing spaces. We'll split by periods and then trim.
Sentences:
1. Define and own the multi-year strategic product category plan reflective of the technical, innovative and high-performance requirements in the commercial segment.
2. Serve as the P&L owner for the product category — accountable for leading the team in achieving revenue, margin, and profitability targets.
3. Create synergies & break down silos while leading and developing the Category Product, Quotations and Specifications teams, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
4. Coach team on product roadmap development, portfolio optimization, and lifecycle management.
5. Guide the identification of product market trends, competitive insights, and new growth opportunities.
6. Develop and lead strategy to drive specification presence and drive pipeline management discipline.
7. Lead governance of pricing and quotations strategy, setting enterprise standards for profitability and competitive positioning
8. Enable partnership and collaboration between Category Management, Marketing, and Business Development to ensure alignment of strategy, execution, and communication across all functions.
9. Inspire cross functional collaboration, influencing senior leaders strategies to support commercial business growth
10. Leverage insights, analytics, and market data to evaluate product effectiveness and optimize investments to deliver strong ROI.
11. Build team capabilities that ensure the effective execution of new product launches
We'll output as
- each.
Now Benefits: from WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? list:
- Competitive Rewards and Compensation
- Defined Contribution Registered Pension Plan (optional) with employer matching
- Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan (DPSP)
- Benefit insurance coverage from Day 1, including health, dental, and travel insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (Dialogue) – access to health and wellness resources
- Employee Store, Employee Purchase Program, Dell Discount Program, GoodLife Fitness Discounts, and more
- 2 paid volunteer days to support the communities we live and work in
- Opportunities for development and growth, including Onboarding, Buddy and Mentoring programs, LinkedIn Learning, and other virtual and in-class learning opportunities
- Participation in employee-led committees such as the Wellness Committee, Masco United (Inclusion & Belonging Committee), Philanthropy Committee, Organizational Pulse Committee, or employee impact groups
From WHY JOIN MASCO CANADA? we have:
- Over a Century of Excellence – With more than 120+ years of experience, Masco Canada has established itself as a leader in the building and home improvement industry.
- Diverse Brand Portfolio – We proudly offer 12+ brands delivering 20,000+ innovative water solutions, shaping the future of plumbing and home improvement.
- Innovative Solutions – Our commitment to cutting-edge plumbing and water technologies keeps us at the forefront of the industry.
- Collaborative & Inclusive Culture – We foster an environment where all employees are valued, respected, and empowered to contribute and grow.
- Opportunities for Growth – We support continuous learning, career development, and professional growth, helping you achieve your full potential.
- Making an Impact in Our Communities – We believe in giving back and actively supporting initiatives that make a difference in the communities where we live and work.
These are more about company culture but could be considered benefits. However we should avoid duplication and keep only substantive content. The benefits section already includes many items; we could add these as additional benefits. But we need to avoid thin sections. It's okay to have a benefits section with many items.
We'll combine both lists into Benefits
.
Now Pay: we have hiring range and description. We'll output as with the range and note.
Now About the role: we have intro paragraph(s). We'll output as
.
Now Responsibilities: we have list.
Now Requirements: we need to decide which headings to use. Let's create Requirements (education, experience) and Skills (abilities). But we might combine into Requirements to avoid thin sections. However the instruction says prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. If we combine all into Requirements, that's one section, which is fine. But we also have Skills heading available; if we don't have specific skills separate, we could omit Skills. Let's see if we can separate meaningfully.
Education & experience items:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field required.
- MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification an asset.
- Experience in commercial segment, building products, or B2B industries preferred.
- Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in category, product, engineering or brand management, with at least 3 years in a senior or category leadership role.
- Experience in plumbing and/or commercial segment strongly preferred.
- Experience leading and developing teams of category, technical and product professionals.
These are requirements.
Skills/abilities:
- Strong ability to drive cross-functional collaboration, influence peers and partners, and build alignment across multiple functions.
- Demonstrated leadership that inspires engagement, collaboration, and positive energy across teams.
- Technical aptitude to drive relevant and innovative product strategies for the commercial plumbing segment
- Strong understanding of commercial sales cycle and specification nature of this business
- Proven ability to influence executive decision-making, manage competing priorities, and lead cross-functional business transformation initiatives.
- Strong financial acumen with experience in managing category P&L, pricing strategies, and performance metrics.
- Deep understanding of market research, trend analysis, and product development processes.
- Ability to translate customer insights and analytics into actionable product strategies.
- Exceptional leadership and communication skills with the ability to inspire teams and influence at all organizational levels.
- Ability to thrive in a fast paced, dynamic environment with a high degree of ownership and accountability.
These are skills.
We could have both Requirements and Skills sections. That's two substantive sections, not thin. That's acceptable.
We'll output:
About the role
...
Responsibilities
- ...
...
Requirements
- ...
...
Skills
- ...
...
for prose. We need headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay. Possibly also combine Requirements and Qualifications? The instruction says use those headings if content exists. We have critical experience & competencies which includes education, experience, skills. Could split into Requirements (education, experience) and Qualifications (maybe similar) and Skills (specific abilities). But we can also just put all under Requirements or Qualifications. However we should follow instruction: prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. So maybe combine into one section "Requirements" that includes education, experience, skills. But we have separate headings available; we could use Requirements and Skills. But we need to avoid thin sections. Let's think: The posting includes: - Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field required. - MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification an asset. - Experience in commercial segment, building products, or B2B industries preferred. - Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in category, product, engineering or brand management, with at least 3 years in a senior or category leadership role. - Strong ability to drive cross-functional collaboration, influence peers and partners, and build alignment across multiple functions. - Demonstrated leadership that inspires engagement, collaboration, and positive energy across teams. - Technical aptitude to drive relevant and innovative product strategies for the commercial plumbing segment - Strong understanding of commercial sales cycle and specification nature of this business - Proven ability to influence executive decision-making, manage competing priorities, and lead cross-functional business transformation initiatives. - Strong financial acumen with experience in managing category P&L, pricing strategies, and performance metrics. - Experience in plumbing and/or commercial segment strongly preferred. - Experience leading and developing teams of category, technical and product professionals. - Deep understanding of market research, trend analysis, and product development processes. - Ability to translate customer insights and analytics into actionable product strategies. - Exceptional leadership and communication skills with the ability to inspire teams and influence at all organizational levels. - Ability to thrive in a fast paced, dynamic environment with a high degree of ownership and accountability. These could be considered Requirements (education, experience) and Skills (abilities). But we can combine into Requirements and Skills sections. We also have "WHAT WILL YOU DO?" responsibilities list. We need to extract responsibilities as list items. Let's parse responsibilities paragraph: "Category Strategic Leadership & Growth Define and own the multi-year strategic product category plan reflective of the technical, innovative and high-performance requirements in the commercial segment.Serve as the P&L owner for the product category — accountable for leading the team in achieving revenue, margin, and profitability targets.Create synergies & break down silos while leading and developing the Category Product, Quotations and Specifications teams, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.Coach team on product roadmap development, portfolio optimization, and lifecycle management.Guide the identification of product market trends, competitive insights, and new growth opportunities.Develop and lead strategy to drive specification presence and drive pipeline management discipline.Lead governance of pricing and quotations strategy, setting enterprise standards for profitability and competitive positioningEnable partnership and collaboration between Category Management, Marketing, and Business Development to ensure alignment of strategy, execution, and communication across all functions.Inspire cross functional collaboration, influencing senior leaders strategies to support commercial business growthLeverage insights, analytics, and market data to evaluate product effectiveness and optimize investments to deliver strong ROI.Build team capabilities that ensure the effective execution of new product launches" We need to split into sensible list items. Each sentence seems separated by periods but missing spaces. We'll split by periods and then trim. Sentences: 1. Define and own the multi-year strategic product category plan reflective of the technical, innovative and high-performance requirements in the commercial segment. 2. Serve as the P&L owner for the product category — accountable for leading the team in achieving revenue, margin, and profitability targets. 3. Create synergies & break down silos while leading and developing the Category Product, Quotations and Specifications teams, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. 4. Coach team on product roadmap development, portfolio optimization, and lifecycle management. 5. Guide the identification of product market trends, competitive insights, and new growth opportunities. 6. Develop and lead strategy to drive specification presence and drive pipeline management discipline. 7. Lead governance of pricing and quotations strategy, setting enterprise standards for profitability and competitive positioning 8. Enable partnership and collaboration between Category Management, Marketing, and Business Development to ensure alignment of strategy, execution, and communication across all functions. 9. Inspire cross functional collaboration, influencing senior leaders strategies to support commercial business growth 10. Leverage insights, analytics, and market data to evaluate product effectiveness and optimize investments to deliver strong ROI. 11. Build team capabilities that ensure the effective execution of new product launches We'll output as
- each.
Now Benefits: from WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? list:
- Competitive Rewards and Compensation
- Defined Contribution Registered Pension Plan (optional) with employer matching
- Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan (DPSP)
- Benefit insurance coverage from Day 1, including health, dental, and travel insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (Dialogue) – access to health and wellness resources
- Employee Store, Employee Purchase Program, Dell Discount Program, GoodLife Fitness Discounts, and more
- 2 paid volunteer days to support the communities we live and work in
- Opportunities for development and growth, including Onboarding, Buddy and Mentoring programs, LinkedIn Learning, and other virtual and in-class learning opportunities
- Participation in employee-led committees such as the Wellness Committee, Masco United (Inclusion & Belonging Committee), Philanthropy Committee, Organizational Pulse Committee, or employee impact groups
From WHY JOIN MASCO CANADA? we have:
- Over a Century of Excellence – With more than 120+ years of experience, Masco Canada has established itself as a leader in the building and home improvement industry.
- Diverse Brand Portfolio – We proudly offer 12+ brands delivering 20,000+ innovative water solutions, shaping the future of plumbing and home improvement.
- Innovative Solutions – Our commitment to cutting-edge plumbing and water technologies keeps us at the forefront of the industry.
- Collaborative & Inclusive Culture – We foster an environment where all employees are valued, respected, and empowered to contribute and grow.
- Opportunities for Growth – We support continuous learning, career development, and professional growth, helping you achieve your full potential.
- Making an Impact in Our Communities – We believe in giving back and actively supporting initiatives that make a difference in the communities where we live and work.
These are more about company culture but could be considered benefits. However we should avoid duplication and keep only substantive content. The benefits section already includes many items; we could add these as additional benefits. But we need to avoid thin sections. It's okay to have a benefits section with many items.
We'll combine both lists into Benefits
- .
Now Pay: we have hiring range and description. We'll output as
- ... ...
- ... ...
- ... ...
with the range and note. Now About the role: we have intro paragraph(s). We'll output as
. Now Responsibilities: we have list. Now Requirements: we need to decide which headings to use. Let's create Requirements (education, experience) and Skills (abilities). But we might combine into Requirements to avoid thin sections. However the instruction says prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. If we combine all into Requirements, that's one section, which is fine. But we also have Skills heading available; if we don't have specific skills separate, we could omit Skills. Let's see if we can separate meaningfully. Education & experience items: - Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field required. - MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification an asset. - Experience in commercial segment, building products, or B2B industries preferred. - Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in category, product, engineering or brand management, with at least 3 years in a senior or category leadership role. - Experience in plumbing and/or commercial segment strongly preferred. - Experience leading and developing teams of category, technical and product professionals. These are requirements. Skills/abilities: - Strong ability to drive cross-functional collaboration, influence peers and partners, and build alignment across multiple functions. - Demonstrated leadership that inspires engagement, collaboration, and positive energy across teams. - Technical aptitude to drive relevant and innovative product strategies for the commercial plumbing segment - Strong understanding of commercial sales cycle and specification nature of this business - Proven ability to influence executive decision-making, manage competing priorities, and lead cross-functional business transformation initiatives. - Strong financial acumen with experience in managing category P&L, pricing strategies, and performance metrics. - Deep understanding of market research, trend analysis, and product development processes. - Ability to translate customer insights and analytics into actionable product strategies. - Exceptional leadership and communication skills with the ability to inspire teams and influence at all organizational levels. - Ability to thrive in a fast paced, dynamic environment with a high degree of ownership and accountability. These are skills. We could have both Requirements and Skills sections. That's two substantive sections, not thin. That's acceptable. We'll output:
About the role
...
Responsibilities
Requirements
Skills