Associate Category Manager

Posted about 2 months agoViewed

💎 Seniority level: Junior, 2-3 years

📍 Location: Florida, Georgia, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, ET, NOT STATED

💸 Salary: 55000.0 - 70000.0 USD per year

🔍 Industry: E-commerce, Heating

🗣️ Languages: English

⏳ Experience: 2-3 years

🪄 Skills: Project ManagementData AnalysisProduct DevelopmentMicrosoft Excel

Bachelor’s degree preferred in Business Management, Merchandising, Engineering, or Marketing.
2-3 years of experience in Merchandising and product development, preferably in the Heating industry.
Knowledge of Hard Parts in related fields, particularly Heating.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with retail systems.
Strong communication, collaboration, and project management skills.
Statistical analysis and data manipulation skills.
Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and be flexible in a high-growth environment.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.

Support category strategies by understanding industry trends, product assortments, and reviews.
Make recommendations for new products and brands in alignment with the category strategy.
Review current products and manage product life cycle for existing and new products.
Manage vendor relationships and resolve any issues.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the strategy.
Assist with product promotions and educational strategies.
Support sales growth through innovative ideas and product positioning.
Gather insights from customers to apply in strategy implementation.

Posted 6 days ago

📍 Central or West Coast metroplex cities in the US

🧭 Full-Time

💸 100000.0 - 125000.0 USD per year

🔍 Consumer Packaged Goods/Food & Beverage

🔧 Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field.
5+ years of professional experience in Category Management/Sales within the Consumer Packaged Goods/Food & Beverage industry.
Ability for 30% travel for customer appointments and business needs.
Experience with Syndicated Data and other retail/ shopper data.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

💡 Responsibilities

Work with your manager to influence and drive category strategy in the Grocery Channel.
Lead category management insights for key customers and analyze business issues.
Identify opportunities for growth and transform ideas into actionable recommendations.
Provide insights to drive superior category results and elevate partnerships with retailers.
Work collaboratively to provide leadership in category management and reporting.

Business AnalysisBusiness IntelligenceData AnalysisAnalytical SkillsRelationship buildingSales experienceData visualization

Posted 6 days ago

Posted about 2 months ago

📍 Florida, Georgia, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Washington

🧭 Full-Time

💸 55000.0 - 70000.0 USD per year

🔍 E-commerce, Heating

🔧 Requirements

Bachelor's degree preferred concentrations in Business Management, Merchandising, Engineering, or Marketing.
2-3 years of experience in Merchandising and product development, technical ability in the Heating industry preferred.
Hard Parts knowledge in industry-related fields (Heating preferred).
Experience in Microsoft Excel and retail systems.
Strong communication, collaboration, and project management skills.
Statistical analysis and data manipulation skills.
Proven ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a high growth environment.
Ability to work well independently and in a team setting.

💡 Responsibilities

Support the category strategies, including understanding industry trends, product assortments, and product reviews.
Make recommendations to the Category team on new products and brands to launch that align with the category strategy.
Review current products and perform product life management for new and existing products.
Manage day-to-day vendor relationships and provide solutions to any issues.
Coordinate and collaborate with cross-functional departments to support the category strategy.
Assist with product promotions and educational strategies for new and existing products.
Help grow sales for supported categories through innovative ideas and product positioning.
Work with customers to gather insights and determine implementation strategies.

Project ManagementData AnalysisProduct DevelopmentMicrosoft Excel

Posted about 2 months ago