Category Manager - Underground and Tree Care

Brandt Group of Companies; Regina; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural products company in Regina is seeking a Category Manager for Underground and Tree Care. This role involves developing strategies for sales and margin growth, training staff, and managing vendor relationships. The ideal candidate will have experience in parts management and a strong analytical background. Join a dynamic team committed to market success.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing parts and vendor relationships.
• Strong knowledge of sales and margin growth strategies.
• Ability to analyze sales data and market intelligence.

Responsibilities

• Establish Strategy and implement Annual Business plans for the product group.
• Coach and train CSAs and Parts Managers on products.
• Manage vendor relationships related to parts.

Job description

Brandt is currently seeking a Category Manager - Underground and Tree Care. 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 & 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