Associate Category Manager (Part Time)

Location: Pittston, PA. This is a hybrid position at 30 hours per week.

Associate Category Manager (Part Time) at Benco Dental

At Benco Dental, our company is our family, and we are looking for a new addition to assist us in Driving Dentistry Forward. Please review the description below carefully to ensure that this position is the perfect match for you!

What’s in it for YOU?

• Excellent Compensation Packages

• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits Effective on Day 1

• 401k Package, Paid Time Off Program, and Profit Sharing

• Hybrid position

• Associate Discounts and Community Giveback Programs

• College Tuition Savings Program

• Caring Family Culture Toward all Associates

• Certified as a FORTUNE Great Place to Work

• Opportunities to join resource groups that promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

• Family owned for 90+ years

Position Summary:

Responsible for increasing market share by effectively managing digital merchandise and small equipment product portfolio, publications and promotions, vendor relationships and completing category strategy frameworks. Possess and develop the knowledge about assigned product lines to be a resource for customers, sales, and company to identify trends and drive opportunities that will provide the expected level of growth in sales and GP.

Do YOU Possess These Skills and Attributes?

• Exceptional written, oral communication, and active listening skills.
• Exceptional phone etiquette.
• Positive, self-motivated, and passionate.
• Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Strong time management skills.
• Enjoy working with clients and developing healthy relationships.
• Effectively manage multiple projects and tasks.
• Flexible and agile thinker with strong problem-solving skills.
• Good team player within a target-driven environment.
• Ability to delegate tasks and duties as needed.
• Understanding of digital dentistry technologies and products a plus.
• Experience working with sales, equipment support, and Benco coaches/trainers a plus.

Do These Responsibilities Interest YOU?

• Effectively manages assigned product line portfolio, analyzing lines to determine changes and trends by compiling information from SDM, competitor data, market trends, TR and customer surveys. Effectively increases sales of Benco-focused products through educational tools for the sales team and quarterly promotions. Works with vendor partners to secure special end-user pricing and financing to benefit the company and guide new product launches. Develops educational and promotion programs and monthly/quarterly/annual advertising campaigns.
• Determine which products are needed to increase market share within their portfolio
• Increases sales of Digital products.
• Owner of Vendor relationships and designs programs related to product benefits oversees the planning, creation, implementation and tracking of all marketing programs and advertising promotions in coordination with the marketing plan: including but not limited to target mailings, specialty flyers, sampling promotions, up-sell promotions, social media campaigns, internal publications, web-based advertising and external publications and spiff management. This includes annual DDR and other specialty publications. Minimal supervision required.
• Works with Brand and Communications team on providing marketing data from vendors, individual data ideas; targeting compliance with deadlines to ensure timely distribution and publication of all materials.
• Manage pricing to achieve the best balance between increased profit