Category Manager develops the overall strategy for a product category and researches new product options in the category to drive sales and achieve targets. Leads a team that provides category insights and proposals by analyzing marketing and customer data and monitoring relevant market conditions. Being a Category Manager works closely with sales team to determine optimal pricing through analysis of sales trends, competitors, buying habits and planograms of products to promote sales opportunities. Provides effective promotional materials. Additionally, Category Manager may develop special arrangements with vendors to enhance product promotions. Requires a bachelor's degree of marketing. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Category Manager typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be a Category Manager typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Harbors Vice President of Category Management and Merchandising reports directly to the President. The Vice President is responsible for all oversight and management of our Category Management Team and the development of a newly formed division for merchandising and retail services. This is a dynamic position that incorporates leadership, vision, innovation, and collaboration across many of Harbors business lines to achieve a competitive edge, customer success, and margin growth. The position requires a progressive thinker who can develop, guide, and own initiatives from start to finish. The VP will be responsible for developing and adding the talent required for the Category Management, Merchandising, and Retail Services team to be successful.
Critical to all Harbor Wholesale, the Vice President leads and mentors the Category Management and Merchandising teams, fostering a culture of entrepreneurship and excellence, with key contributions including but not limited to:
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Please note that this is the minimum needed.
Values & Expectations
At Harbor Wholesale, we value the following qualities in our team members:
Compensation: $170K - 205K base with executive bonus level.
Benefits Summary: Benefits for Harbor Team Members include PTO, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with a generous employer match
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.
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