Category Manager - Consumables

Brandt Group of Companies; Regina; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Learning opportunities

Career advancement

Comprehensive benefits

RRSP matching

Job summary

Brandt Group of Companies is seeking a Category Manager - Consumables to lead growth and margin for the consumables product group. You will collaborate with CSAs and Parts Managers to implement programs and annual business plans.

You will establish strategy, manage vendor relationships, analyze sales and margins, and identify product opportunities to stock and supply. This on-site role is based in Regina, SK, Canada.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational ability under time pressure and multi-project management
• Self-starter, team player, fast learner, detail-oriented
• Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills
• Flexibility to changing priorities and deadlines
• Decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Process design, development, execution, and management skills
• Creative approach to problem solving and execution
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with key customers for executive-level management

Responsibilities

• Establish strategy and implement annual business plans for the product group to achieve sales and margin growth
• Coach, support and educate CSAs on applicable products
• Develop and deliver training programs for CSAs, Parts and Service Managers
• Manage vendor relationships related to Parts including new vendor identification and setup
• Provide market intelligence on competition, customers, pricing, and segment trends
• Analyze sales and margin data to identify opportunities for CSAs and branches
• Identify new product opportunities and coordinate stocking and supply
• Promote sales of new and used parts
• Promote sales of parts programs
• Create an effective parts database
• Develop and implement strategic plans and annual business objectives
• Achieve Parts revenue and margin growth targets
• Execute Annual Business Plan goals

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.