Category Manager
7 months ago
Develops and implements strategic plans to support key product management objectives as defined by the company. Provides oversight and direction to assigned product lines. Must operate cross-functionally with the sales, operations, purchasing, and marketing departments from vision to execution. Has complete product life-cycle responsibility for return on investment (ROI) for the assigned product categories.
Essential Functions:
- Interacts with executive management and contributes to development of strategic plans.
- Provides input on new product concepts and overall product category performance and vision.
- Conducts market research and gathers competitive intelligence for analysis of the competitive position, product quality, and vehicle coverage.
- Provides product roadmap based on market requirements and competitive situation.
- Works closely with vendors and CARQUEST member companies to ensure quality and continuity.
- Acts as the primary liaison between vendors and CARQUEST member companies.
- Develops marketing programs, promotions and packaging designs to strengthen and grow assigned product lines.
- Develops creative pricing programs to allow CARQUEST to maintain competitiveness while maximizing the gross margin opportunities.
- Monitors pricing, gross profit, and inventory levels to ensure adequate return on investment for responsible categories.
- Prepares communications to ensure proper representation of the product management activities.
**Required Skills**:
- Must have commanding knowledge of the Automotive Aftermarket and the entire product channel.
- Needs ability to look forward into the future and anticipate and plan for future market shifts.
- Needs to have strong computer, interpersonal and math skills.
- Must have exceptional organizational and planning skills (detail-oriented person).
- Must be able to recognize and solve problems independently.
- Good sales and presentation skills are also beneficial
- Ability to deliver high quality results in a fast paced environment
**Work Experience Required**:
- Completion of University degree
- 4-6 Years of category management experience
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent
**Benefits**:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Profit sharing
- Store discount
- Vision care
- Work from home
Flexible Language Requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bolton, ON L7E 4M2
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