Associate Category Manager

TDGCorporate; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail group located in Winnipeg, Canada is seeking an Associate Category Manager to join their Ashley Merchandising Team. The role involves responsibility for category performance analysis, administrative support, and ensuring data integrity for product information. The ideal candidate will have a background in Business Administration or Marketing with strong analytical skills. This position offers a full-time employment opportunity with potential for growth.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field, or a combination of related education and experience.
• Experience in category management, merchandising, or administration is an asset.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for category performance analysis, administrative support, and data management.
• Perform analysis, draw insights, and provide recommendations based on internal data sources.
• Ensure accurate capture of product information for the web.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Post-secondary education in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field

Job description

Overview

The Dufresne Group is currently seeking an Associate Category Manager for our Ashley Merchandising Team within our Home Office located at 147 Commerce Drive in Winnipeg MB. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a creative mindset and a passion for retail to learn about merchandising and marketing strategy under the guidance of an experienced team.

Responsibilities

• As an Associate Category Manager you will be responsible for category performance analysis, administrative support, and data management and accuracy. You will ensure data maintenance and data integrity of product information in the inventory system including item numbers, pricing and inventory to support the buying function.
• Perform analysis, draw insights, and provide recommendations based on internal data sources, vendor insights, and market and competitor information; ensure accurate capture of product information for the web (attributes and imagery); complete effective and efficient processes and execute administrative activities surrounding the management of product SKUs, communicating marketing and advertising plans, analysis, actioning and reporting on inventory, sharing product information, and handling pricing for stores; perform sales analysis to support establishing product lineup; prepare reporting on sales updates including information on new products, price changes, discontinued items, etc.; provide reports upon request to support the analysis of business plans and to assist with developing category plans; track and report on vendor promotional support programs (STAs).

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field, or a combination of related education and experience.
• Experience in category management, merchandising, or administration is an asset.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to adhere to strict deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office products.

Required Experience: Manager

Key Skills

Abinitio, Aerospace Engineering, Corporate Relationship, Business Administration, Financial Reporting, Avionics

Employment Type

Full-Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1