Category Associate

WE ARE HIRING! Category Associate (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 Category Associate, to join our Category Management team. If you thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment and are excited to make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you.
What You Will Do  The Category Management Associate supports the Category Management & Integrated Marketing team in the execution of product and category strategies and day-to-day management of our category portfolio.
Working under the direction of the Sr. Category Manager, this role helps coordinate cross‑functional activities, conduct research and analysis, and contribute to the successful development, launch, and lifecycle management of products. This is an ideal role for an individual looking to build foundational experience in product/category management within a dynamic and collaborative environment.
Primary Responsibilities   Support the team in executing product plans, including tracking project milestones, preparing presentations, and coordinating cross‑functional deliverables.
Assist with product lifecycle activities such as new SKU setup and maintenance, cost and pricing updates, discontinuations, and documentation management.
Conduct market and competitive research to inform product decisions and develop business cases.
Help prepare product performance reports, dashboards, and KPI tracking, leveraging sales, margin, and inventory data.
Collaborate with engineering, quality, compliance, and sourcing teams on technical product projects as needed.
Contribute to the development of sales and marketing tools, including product training materials, presentations, and packaging content.
Assist with new product launch activities, ensuring executional details are aligned across Marketing, Sales, and Supply Chain teams.
Maintain product databases, price lists, and digital content repositories to ensure accurate and up‑to‑date product information.
Support cross‑functional meetings
What You Will Bring   Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related discipline.
Enrollment in or completion of a product management certification is an asset.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel internationally
Ability to work from our St. Thomas, Ontario based office 3 days a week
1–3 years of experience in product, category, or marketing support roles, preferably in building materials, consumer durables, or a related industry.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a deadline‑driven environment.
Basic understanding of product management or marketing principles.
Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and business reporting tools (Power BI is an asset).
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Effective communicator with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
Curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to learn and grow within the role.
Entrepreneurial mindset and approach, proactively identifying opportunities, taking ownership, and driving innovative solutions that create business value.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
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, Good Life Fitness Discounts, and more
2 paid volunteer days to support the communities we live and work in
Opportunities for development and growth,…