Category Manager - Consumables

Brandt Corporate Services Ltd; Regina; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Continuous learning

Career advancement

Benefits coverage

Pension and RRSP

Job summary

Brandt Corporate Services Ltd is seeking a Category Manager - Consumables to drive growth and margin for the Parts product group. You will collaborate with CSAs, Parts Managers and internal teams to execute customer programs and establish strategic annual business plans.

Your role will require strong communication, vendor management and training capabilities to maximize sales and profitability. You will lead strategic initiatives, monitor market trends, and push for continuous improvement across

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, presentation & interpersonal skills.
• Strong negotiation and business acumen.
• Highly organized with ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Establish strategy and implement annual business plans for product group to grow sales and margin.
• Coach, support and educate CSAs on applicable products.
• Develop and deliver training for CSAs, Parts and Service Managers.
• Manage vendor relationships related to Parts including new vendor setup.
• Analyze sales and margin data to identify opportunities for CSAs and branches.
• Promote sales of new and used parts and parts programs.

Skills

Communication

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Organization

Job description

HWY 1 East
BOX 3856
Regina, SK S4P3R8, CAN

• On-site
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: PARTS003260

Description

As our 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.

Who We Are

Brandt is a customer driven company, privately owned and family run, strengthened by diversification and succeeding through specialization. We operate over 170 locations across Canada, the USA, Australia, and New Zealand.

For nine decades, the people of Brandt have stood shoulder-to-shoulder with the hardworking people that we serve. And really, there’s no place we’d rather be because just like them, it’s when we’re working hard and getting things done that we’re at our best.

Our success is driven by a passionate belief in the unlimited potential of our company and the ultimate success of our customers and we act on that belief every single day.

That’s Powerful Value, Delivered.

What You Will Be Responsible For

• Establish Strategy and implement Annual Business plans for Product group to achieve sales and margin growth
• 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
• 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

What We Look For

• Excellent communication, presentation & interpersonal skills, customer service, business and negotiation skills
• Highly organized with the ability to work well under time pressure and handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Be creative, a self-starter, team player, fast learner, detail oriented, and conscientious with a drive to “win”
• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong presentation skills
• Flexibility to accommodate changing priorities and accountability to meet deadlines
• Decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Process design, development, execution, and management skills
• Creative approach to problem solving and execution
• Strong collaboration and relationship building skills to drive results through influencing
• Ability to maintain relationships with key customers for executive-level relationship management

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation: we offer competitive wages that recognize your skills, experience, and contributions.
• Continuous Learning: through on-the-job training and educational opportunities.
• Opportunities for advancement within a growing company that values initiative and teamwork.
• Comprehensive benefits coverage: including health, dental, insurances, and more to support your and your family’s wellbeing.
• Retirement savings programs: Company matching pension and RRSP programs to help you invest in your future.

When you work for Brandt, we work for you. It’s as simple as that.