Category Manager - Consumables

Brandt Group of Companies; Regina; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the industry is seeking a Category Manager - Consumables in Regina. The successful candidate will develop sales strategies and business plans to achieve growth. Key responsibilities include educating internal staff, managing vendor relationships, and analyzing market trends to identify new opportunities. This role requires strong product knowledge and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and implementing business plans.
• Strong communication skills to educate and support CSAs.
• Ability to analyze sales and margin data.

Responsibilities

• Establish and implement strategy for sales growth.
• Coach and support internal teams on product knowledge.
• Analyze data for identifying sales opportunities.
• Manage vendor relationships effectively.

Skills

Sales strategy development

Product knowledge

Job description

Due to continued growth, Brandt is currently seeking a Category Manager - Consumables.

You are the key player in the growth and development of the applicable commodity for sales and margin. You need to work closely with the CSA’s, and Parts Managers to execute Brandt customer programs. You will be the Brandt expert on Parts on said parts and will be relied on by all internal staff and customers for your experience and knowledge of these products and services. You will establish Strategy and implement Annual Business plans for this Product group with objectives to achieve sales and margin growth.

Specific Objectives and Measures

• Development and implementation of Strategy and Annual Business Plans
• Achievement of Parts revenue and margin growth objectives
• Execution of Annual Business Plan goals

Duties and Responsibilities

• Establish Strategy and implement Annual Business plans for Product group to achieve sales and margin growth
• Product Expert/Resource Communicator
• Coach, Support and Educate CSAs as required on applicable products
• Develop and Deliver training programs to develop CSA’s, Parts and Service Managers
• Manage Vendor relationships related to Parts including new vendor identification and set-up
• Market Intelligence on competition, customers, pricing, and segment trends
• Analyze sales and margin data to identify opportunities for CSA’s and branches.
• Identify new product opportunities and work internally to stock and supply
• Promote sales of new & used parts
• Promote sales of parts programs
• Facilitate creation of effective parts database