General Manager - Security Brands

About the position

As the General Manager for our Security Business Unit, you will drive overall performance and profitability by setting a strategic vision and turning it into actionable plans across Product, Price, Place, and Promotion. You will own P&L accountability, manage and guide cross-functional collaboration with Centers of Excellence, Supply Chain, and Core Functions, and ensure both top- and bottom-line growth. Acting as the single point of contact for your vertical segment, you will foster alignment across teams, make decisive business decisions, and execute with operational excellence. Success in this role requires deep category expertise, strategic thinking, and strong guidance to drive market impact and business results.

Responsibilities

• Drive P&L Performance: Own the financial success of your vertical segment by delivering annual growth, exceeding market performance, and optimizing profitability and working capital.
• Develop and execute a 3-year strategy to ensure sustainable success.
• Shape Category Strategy: Define and execute long-term and short-term category strategies, leveraging insights from customers, competitors, and market trends to maintain a strong market position and drive innovation.
• Oversee 4P Execution (Product, Price, Place, Promotion): Guide product development, portfolio strategy, and innovation in collaboration with R&D, Supply Chain, and Design teams.
• Develop strategic pricing models that balance competitiveness and profitability.
• Influence distribution strategies to optimize product availability across key channels.
• Partner with marketing teams to drive impactful promotional campaigns and brand awareness initiatives.
• Coordinate Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as the primary point of contact for your vertical segment, ensuring alignment across Sales, Marketing, Product Development, Innovation, Supply Chain, R&D, Finance, and Operations.
• Develop and Empower Teams: Build and cultivate a high-performing team, fostering accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Engage Key Stakeholders: Establish and maintain strong relationships with retailers, suppliers, and external partners to support category plans and business growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
• 12+ years of experience in category, brand, or product management within consumer or wholesale/commercial goods industries.
• 5+ years leading collaborative, cross-functional teams, managing complex projects, and delivering results in a matrixed, team-oriented environment.
• Experience owning a large category P&L and balancing short- and long-term goals.

Nice-to-haves

• MBA or advanced degree.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health plans.
• Market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution.
• Product discounts.
• Flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays per policy).
• Inclusive fertility / adoption benefits.