The Assistant Category Manager position is responsible providing your client with customer focused insights regarding the product and category. Creating and developing a long term plan and strategy for development of the category.Education/Certification(s):
- Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent of years in experience
Experience:
- Job related experience within specialized field with increasing levels of responsibility is required.
- Training - Minimum of one month on the job training required.
Requirements for the Assistant Category Manager:
- Solid knowledge of category management, marketing and sales principles
- Knowledge of CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite
- An ability to understand and analyze sales performance metrics
- Solid customer service attitude with excellent negotiation skills
- Strong communication and team management skills
- Analytical skills with a problem-solving attitude
Benefits for the Assistant Category Manager:
- Medical
- Vision
- Dental
- Disability
- Life Insurance
- 401K with Company Match
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal Days Available
- 20% Employee Discount
- Casual Dress Code
- Health Savings Account
- Tuition Reimbursement Options Available
Job Duties for the Assistant Category Manager:
- Analyze data or insights to determine industry and consumer trends
- Devise long-term development strategies for product categories
- Develop exit strategies for unsuccessful products
- Foster trust relationships with vendors to achieve better pricing and quality of services
- Place appropriate orders to ensure product availability that meets consumer demands
- Determine the positioning of a product category to maximize visibility
- Liaise with marketing teams to determine competitive pricing and promotional activities of a product category
- Collaborate with buyers and merchandisers to expand product categories
- Make forecasts for product demand to ensure the sustainability of inventory
- Assume responsibility of budget development and revenue for category
- Assist Category Manager in selecting, pricing and positioning of category products