Description
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The Assistant Category Manager position focusing on our 4X4; Jeep; Off Road; and Suspension Division; Wheel, and Tire Division; or Commercial, Fleet, Snow and Ice Equipment Division is responsible providing your client with customer focused insights regarding the product and category. Creating and developing a long-term plan and strategy for development of the category.
Education/Certification(s):
* Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent of years in experience
Experience:
* Job related experience within specialized field with increasing levels of responsibility is required.
* Training - Minimum of one month on the job training required.
Requirements for the Inside Sales - Assistant Category Manager:
* Solid knowledge of category management, marketing and sales principles
* Knowledge of one or more categories: 4X4; Jeep; Off Road; Suspension; Wheel, and Tire; Commercial; Fleet; or Snow and Ice Equipment
* Knowledge of CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite
* An ability to understand and analyze sales performance metrics
* Solid customer service attitude with excellent negotiation skills
* Strong communication and team management skills
* Analytical skills with a problem-solving attitude
Benefits for the Assistant Category Manager:
* Medical
* Vision
* Dental
* Disability
* Life Insurance
* 401K with Company Match
* Paid Vacation
* Paid Holidays
* Personal Days Available
* Employee Discount
* Casual Dress Code
* Health Savings Account
* Tuition Reimbursement Options Available
Job Duties for the Assistant Category Manager:
* Analyze data or insights to determine industry and consumer trends
* Devise long-term development strategies for product categories
* Develop exit strategies for unsuccessful products
* Foster trust relationships with vendors to achieve better pricing and quality of services
* Place appropriate orders to ensure product availability that meets consumer demands
* Determine the positioning of a product category to maximize visibility
* Liaise with marketing teams to determine competitive pricing and promotional activities of a product category
* Collaborate with buyers and merchandisers to expand product categories
* Make forecasts for product demand to ensure the sustainability of inventory
* Assume responsibility of budget development and revenue for category
* Assist Category Manager in selecting, pricing and positioning of category products
Inside Sales, Category Management, Jeep, 4X4, Suspension, Wheel, Tire, Off Road, Commercial, Snow, Ice
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