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Jr. Category Manager

United States of America, Charlotte Employment contract · Job Posted August 16, 2025

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As a Jr. Category Manager, you will contribute to the strategic vision of merchandise planning while driving operational and financial success within the company. This role involves data analysis, vendor management, promotional planning, and collaboration with diverse teams to optimize retail strategies. You will work in a dynamic environment with opportunities for growth. Candidates will need strong analytical skills, a curiosity for retail trends, and proficiency in tools like Microsoft Office.

Job Responsibility

  • Generate, analyze, and draw conclusions on large amounts of data to support efficient management of the category and drive critical business decisions
  • assist Category and Merchandise Managers in the management of day-to-day regional vendor contact for all issues related to item set up, pricing, costs, product logistics, in-stocks
  • responsible for the planning, tracking, and execution of vendor/operations sales incentives and/or contests
  • understand, analyze, and provide support as well as recommendations to the Category and Merchandise Managers for all aspects associated with the local planogram assortment, planning, and process
  • collaborate on promotional and pricing management and execute associated regional activities
  • in-store merchandising opportunities to support operational team with occasional overnight travel required
  • accomplish determined financial and Key Result Area targets pursuant to Company Plan guidelines

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, management, business economics, or related field preferred
  • other combinations of experience and education that meet the requirements may be substituted
  • one to three years of work experience preferred
  • retail experience preferred, but not necessary
  • radical curiosity of retail and the constantly changing marketplace
  • must be detail-oriented and able to juggle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
  • strong presentation, written and verbal communication skills
  • must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word/Excel/PowerPoint) required
  • may require up to 20% travel
  • valid Driver’s License supported by a clean driving record

Nice to have

  • Retail experience
  • one to three years of work experience
  • radical curiosity of retail and the constantly changing marketplace

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