Category Manager

2 weeks ago

Langley, Canada Pharmasave Full time

**Pharmasave is one of Canada’s leading independent community pharmacies. Founded in 1981 and now with more than 860 stores across Canada, Pharmasave has focused on building a national platform of community
- based retail outlets designed to provide exceptional patient-centered healthcare, medication advice, drug store products and customer service. We are looking for an energetic and detail-oriented National Category Manager who enjoys making a difference, being part of a team and takes pride in their career to work in our fast-paced National office in Langley, BC.**

Reporting to the Senior National Category Manager, this hybrid role (work from home on select days) will be responsible for supporting the development and implementation of product category strategies, conducting market research and analysis, and collaborating with vendors and internal teams to optimize product performance and profitability. This role also monitors and reports on category trends and opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

- Manages the growth, sales and profitability of product categories.
- Coordinates flyers and promotional activity for each category.
- Negotiates contracts and spend agreements with multiple vendors.
- Analyzes market data, consumer insights, competitor activities and category performance.
- Develops and updates planograms in conjunction with the space management company.
- Assists stores to maximize retail sales and margins through the Recommended Retails Pricing program.
- Supports stores with new product opportunities.
- Communicates with vendors, office teams, regions and member groups.

Required Skills, Experience & Education:

- 2+ years of Category Management experience.
- Demonstrated analytical, organizational, and negotiation skills
- High degree of accuracy from a strong attention to detail.
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks effectively.
- Critical thinking / problem solving skills.
- Learning quickly in fast-paced environments.
- Self-motivation and the capacity to work independently with mínimal supervision.
- Collaboration skills to work effectively in a team environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office suite, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Teams.
- Previous experience in the retail sector is advantageous.
- Minimum of 12 years of general education or equivalent.
- A certificate from a university, college or professional association is considered an asset.

Salary Range

$85,000 - $90,000 per year plus a competitive bonus structure and employer paid benefits including health, dental and retirement savings matching.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $85,000.00-$90,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- 1. Do you have more than 2 years of category management experience?
- 2. Do you have experience working in organizations with consumer-packaged goods or retail?
- 3. Do you have experience leading teams?

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-12-13
Expected start date: 2025-02-03

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