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Manage the strategic development and planning for assigned category, as a subset of a larger group of categories led by the Senior Category Manager. Ensure category sales plans are consistent with the overall Merchandising strategy. Promote and verify execution of category strategy at the store, and ensure that the category fits into the total store perspective.
Job Responsibility:
Manage the strategic development and planning for assigned category
Ensure category sales plans are consistent with the overall Merchandising strategy
Promote and verify execution of category strategy at the store
Develop, manage and communicate sales plans for delegated categories
Complete entry for national sales planning tool
Ensure marketing and POP are developed for all categories
Facilitate vendor meetings and negotiate for delegated categories
Develop and execute strategic merchandising initiatives
Own and manage vendor relationships for assigned small categories
Negotiate delegated category offers, costs, bill-backs, allowances, terms, co-op media
Ensure proper information provided for suppliers
Provide forecasting information
Lead national schematics efforts
Track all key sales metrics
Evaluate SSI and NRIs for further testing or expansion
Accountable for optimizing Gross Profit dollars
Develop and oversee in-store testing of potential new products
Support testing activity
Assist with integration of roles and intents and segmentation into assortment decisions
Coordinate SEE vendor sponsorships, samplings, and other events
Rework and troubleshoot outputs
Provide point-of-view to Operational leadership
Assist Senior CM in communicate requirements, volume changes/sales plan
Assist the Senior CM in communicating integrated sales plans
Support Merchandiser in the coaching and development of the Operations team
Requirements:
2-5 Years of Experience
Bachelors Degree Required
Strong Analytical Skills
Effective Communication
Negotiating Experience
Understanding of Financial Methodology to determine cost and to develop annual business plan
Takes initiative and proactively drives work forward
Jumps in and takes action without waiting for detailed instructions
Highly motivated and goal‑oriented
Able to manage and build strong relationships with vendors
Detail‑oriented with strong follow‑through
Comfortable voicing opinions and contributing to discussions
Strong analytical skillset with solid financial acumen, including margin, gross profit, and sales impact analysis