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Category Manager for CPG
We are searching for a category manager to handle our cell phone accessory line. The duties of a Category Manager include analyzing data, devising long-term strategies, developing exit strategies for unsuccessful products, determining product positioning, collaborating with purchasing, marketing and sales.
To ensure success as a category manager, you should be able to pinpoint customer/shopper trends and understand the principles of category management, be detail oriented, sales driven, goal-oriented, and have a willingness to work with multiple stakeholders.
Category Manager Responsibilities:
· Product and displays are optimized for sales and marketing.
· Researching and analyzing trends in sales and consumer behavior.
· Drafting reports for the organization to enhance sales.
· Creating, adapting and advising on display and marketing materials
· Planning and implementing planograms.
· Planning and implementing signage for consumer messaging.
· Planning and implementing displays for product.
· Working closely with purchasing, marketing and sales.
· Coordinating marketing initiatives to target new customers and markets.
· Checking and helping to manage inventory for projects.
Category Manager Requirements:
· 4yr degree (preferred) or relevant experience.
· 3yr experience in retail and marketing.
· An excellent grasp of spatial, design, and promotional planning.
· Up to date with the latest category management principles.
· Understanding of current distributor and retail practices.
· Good written and verbal communication
· Ability to think from a consumer perspective and understand buying behavior.
· Analytical, creative, and goal-driven thinking.
· Microsoft Windows experience
· Open mindset and creative!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $80,000 - $100,000