Regional Category Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Attain sales, unit, profit dollar, and growth targets for designated Divisions.

• Cultivate relationships with suppliers and distributors.

• Assist in the development and execution of category strategy.

• Tailor category sales plans for the assigned Divisions and identify/address any discrepancies in budgets/targets.

• Implement category strategy and planning, which includes customer communications, COGS, and digital initiatives.

• Maintain the division-specific Enterprise Sales Planning (ESP).

• Oversee assortment management, including item setup and maintenance.

• Establish pricing strategies and lead planogramming, including necessary store execution.

• Negotiate advantageous programs and costs while fostering strategic alliances with the trade.

• Assist in the category review process.

• Act as the company's Subject Matter Expert for designated Divisions, monitoring commodity and brand performance trends, competitors, and regional preferences.

• Ensure adherence to local, state, and federal laws and regulations as required.

• Review advertisements, versions, and collateral while assessing commodity and promotional performance by Division.

• Analyze and communicate category outcomes, trends, market share, pricing simulations, targets, and weekly promotional forecasts to Divisions.

• Supervise and mentor direct reports, conduct performance evaluations, and provide feedback as needed.

• Carry out essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Exemplify the company's values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 3 years of experience in replenishment buying/procurement, merchandising, store management, operations, or brand management.

• Proven ability to coach and train others.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Proficient in Excel, Word, and Outlook.

• Excellent organizational and multitasking capabilities.

• Effective communication skills.

• Exceptional attention to detail.

• Ability to travel independently.

• Bachelor's Degree preferred as part of previous job experience.

• Experience in roles such as Division Sales Manager, Store Coordinator, or Store Manager is preferred.

• Experience in vendor negotiations is desirable.

• Experience with promotional planning is considered a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Flexible work schedules and a supportive work environment.

• Employee discounts and other perks.