Retail Category Manager Vendor Partnerships
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Build Cannabis NB’s product categories remotely from New Brunswick through vendor partnerships, commercial planning, and customer-focused assortment decisions. Guide products from introduction through lifecycle management.
The Category Manager serves as business owner and subject matter expert for assigned categories. You will manage pricing, promotions, product portfolios, vendor relationships, inventory strategy, and overall performance. Cross-functional collaboration with Supply Chain, Marketing, Retail Operations, Finance, and IT turns organizational objectives into measurable business results.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own category performance, goals, KPIs, risks, and growth opportunities
- Ensure product assortments meet in-store and online demand
- Manage supplier availability, pricing, promotional support, and performance
- Identify product innovation and lifecycle management opportunities
- Lead cross-functional initiatives and share category best practices
Requirements:
- Five or more years of category management experience
- Knowledge of assortment strategy, category principles, and retail operations
- Strong project management, organization, and multitasking abilities
- Ability to collaborate and influence cross-functional decision-makers
- Customer-focused approach with strong negotiation skills
Bring commercial ownership, assortment expertise, and vendor leadership to Cannabis NB’s evolving cannabis retail categories.