Job Description:

Location: Aberdeen, SD

Salary: $75,000.00 USD Annually - $95,000.00 USD Annually

Description:
We are looking for a Category Manager - Center Store to manage the center store departments for our company. You will be the one responsible for the pricing and overall promotion to maximize consumer appeal. Relationships with vendors and product range management will also be part of your duties.


Exceptional communication skills are also key for category managers.


The goal is to increase sales and profitability of business to drive sustainable growth.


Responsibilities:


• 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 trusted relationships with vendors to achieve better pricing and quality of services


• Determine the positioning of a product category to maximize visibility


• Consult 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


Qualifications:


• Proven experience as a retail category manager or similar role


• Solid knowledge of category management, marketing, and sales principles


• Understanding of data analysis and forecasting methods


• Proficient in MS Office


• An analytical mind with strategic ability


• Excellent communication and people skills


Qualified candidates please send your resume to: bhurst@judge.com

Contact: bhurst@judge.com


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