Jr. Category Manager

• Generate, analyze, and draw conclusions on large amounts of data
• Assist Category and Merchandise Managers in the management of day-to-day regional vendor contact
• 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
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reading professional publications, establishing personal networks
• or participating in professional societies
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing determined Financial and Key Result Area targets pursuant to Company Plan guidelines

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, management, business economics, or related field preferred
• One to Three years of work experience preferred
• Retail experience preferred
• 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)
• May require up to 20% travel
• Valid Driver’s License supported by a clean driving record

Radical curiosity of retail and the constantly changing marketplace