Assistant Category Manager

Job Description

The Assistant Category Manager position focusing on our 4X4; Jeep; Off Road; and Suspension Division; Wheel, and Tire Division; or Commercial, Fleet, Snow and Ice Equipment Division 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 Inside Sales - Assistant Category Manager:

• Solid knowledge of category management, marketing and sales principles


• Knowledge of one or more categories: 4X4; Jeep; Off Road; Suspension; Wheel, and Tire; Commercial; Fleet; or Snow and Ice Equipment 


• 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


• 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