Inside Sales - Assistant Category Manager

Description

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