Category Manager

4 weeks ago

Boucherville, Quebec, Canada Rona Inc. Full time

About the Role

The Category Manager will be responsible for the strategic management of a product portfolio for all RONA affiliated dealers in Canada. This includes developing sales strategies, achieving profitability objectives, and ensuring the communication and coordination of sales and merchandising activities with the sales team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute sales strategies for the categories under their responsibility
  • Achieve profitability objectives while setting competitive distribution prices
  • Ensure the communication and coordination of their sales and merchandising activities with the sales team
  • Work closely with the sales team for the launch and implementation of dealer action plans
  • Determine dealer needs and challenges and take necessary action
  • Act as a spokesperson for dealers by representing them among other company departments and committees, and persuading these groups to take the needs and realities of dealers into consideration when developing and implementing their respective business strategies
  • See to the establishment of various, promising merchandising strategies implemented within the corporate network for dealers in collaboration with the sales team and adapt them if required
  • Continuously analyze the performance of categories under their responsibility and make necessary adjustments to achieve sales objectives
  • Communicate and negotiate with various suppliers for the portfolio under their responsibility to secure attractive promotional offers for the affiliated dealer network
  • Work with the Corporate Merchandising team to secure promotional offers and competitive base prices as well as help transform the product offering to meet the needs of dealers and ensure they remain competitive in the market
  • Work with the Corporate Merchandising team to adapt various strategies to dealer needs
  • Help organize external, commercial events and take part in them (e.g., RONA Buying Show, dealer meetings,)
  • Participate in new product launch strategies with the company's other business units to ensure the quick and efficient launch of these new products
  • Participate in the development and improvement of dealer tools
  • Participate in regular visits to affiliated dealers, the corporate network, and competitors to keep up-to-date with the market, product offering, and price strategies as well as identify opportunities that could be beneficial or be implemented among dealers
  • Ensure the product assortment meets dealer needs
  • Ensure that merchandising plans for categories under their responsibility are proactively and comprehensively communicated to all stakeholders

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar position
  • Good understanding of the retail industry
  • Business acumen
  • Excellent negotiation skills
  • Results driven approach and focus on the optimization of customer experience
  • In-depth knowledge of market trends and consumer needs that are inherent to the category under their responsibility
  • Very good analysis and information management skills
  • Good organization, planning, follow-up, prioritization, and time management skills
  • Creativity and innovation
  • Ability to work in a changing environment
  • Ability to meet deadlines
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Good knowledge of technological tools (e.g., Excel and Word)

About RONA

RONA is a leading Canadian retailer of hardware, home renovation, and gardening products. We are committed to providing our customers with a wide selection of products and services to help them complete their projects. Our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional customer service and ensuring that our customers have a positive shopping experience.

Benefits

  • A fitness centre, sports activities, and showers
  • A childcare centre that can accommodate up to 78 children
  • A cafeteria with a delicious menu prepared by a dedicated chef, healthy options, as well as FARO Roasting Houses and Tim Hortons coffee stations
  • Exclusive employee discounts, plus a 10% discount on store merchandise (at all RONA locations)
  • Benefits: retirement savings plan, annual bonuses, student incentive program, etc.
  • Electric car charging stations
  • Career growth opportunities within the company
  • An inclusive and safe working environment
  • Promotion of work-life balance
  • An employer that's involved in the community
  • And much more

Why Join RONA?

At RONA, we are committed to creating a positive and inclusive work environment that allows our employees to grow and develop their careers. We offer a range of benefits and opportunities for career advancement, as well as a dynamic and supportive team environment. If you are passionate about delivering exceptional customer service and are looking for a challenging and rewarding career opportunity, we encourage you to apply for this role.

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