Manager - Category Management

As a Manager - Category Management, you will be responsible for category strategy planning and overseeing execution of supplier growth plans. You will lead the development of customer-centric category plans, working with Sales and Marketing to identify new growth opportunities. You will lead product assortment optimization efforts and new product onboarding. You will manage preferred supplier relationships, providing increased value for both the company and the supplier. 

• →Category strategy: Design strategic programs that position brands within the portfolio and increase penetration in the Utilities market.
• →Manufacturer management: Manage pricing, project registrations, rebates, marketing funds, payment terms, training, certifications, and other commercial programs.
• →Business development: Serve as the link between sales teams and manufacturers, aligning strategies, opportunities, and growth priorities.
• →Profitability and growth: Take full ownership of brand management, profitability of assigned lines, and their organic or inorganic growth.
• →Commercial intelligence: Keep price lists, databases, customer tiers, sales forecasts, and other business management tools up to date.
• →Inventory: Define and monitor inventory levels for launches, projects, and growth plans.
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• Bachelors Degree - Business, Sales, Marketing or relevant field required; Masters Degree preferred 
• 5 years experience in sales, marketing, product management 
• 5 years of success maintaining and developing key relationships
• 2 years People management and/or product category management experience
• Previous experience in electrical distribution market 
• Proven ability to influence cross functional teams 
• Analytical and detail oriented 

• Excellent business and financial acumen 

  Tools

• Intermediate-advanced Excel.
• Intermediate-advanced PowerPoint.
• Previous experience with Access preferred.