Category Manager

2 days ago

Canada Global Industrial Company Full time $900,000 - $1,200,000 per year

Global Industrial

Corporate Overview

For over 70 years Global Industrial has been an industry leader providing private label and brand name industrial equipment and supplies to businesses throughout North America.

We carry over one million industrial, material handling and business products that are sold through our website, corporate sales people and full color catalogs. We are constantly increasing our product offerings to meet the diverse and changing needs of our customers. Our customers include small to large corporations, institutions, government agencies and consumers across North America.

Key Responsibilities


• Accountable for Online P&L and buying responsibility for assigned product categories.

• Develops innovative strategies and 3-year roadmaps that improve online product category performance.

• Translates strategy into actionable tactics and drives execution.

• Understanding of existing and potential customer needs to identify products and services that exceed customer expectations.

• Assist in developing Associate Merchant skills in negotiation and buying, and provides support to Merchandising Specialists.

• Maintains strong, effective relationships with local vendor team and senior leadership.

• Partners for specific category tactics and execution.

• Execute on online merchandising strategy for assigned product groups that meets or exceeds financial goals, including sales and gross margin dollars for assigned segment of business and multiple product groups.

• Leads both direct and indirect reports and is responsible for making hiring decisions, performance management, coaching, and terminations. Responsible for providing feedback and accountability to support functions and with vendors.

• Maintain strong, effective relationships with vendors to drive innovation and product development.

Competencies and skills


• Bachelor's degree in related field and 3+ years' experience in merchandising OR 5+ years Product Management / Merchant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with P&L responsibility

Demonstrated experience in retail buying at large or big-box retailer

EEO/AA Statement

Global Industrial provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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