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Kent Building Supplies; Saint John; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building supply retailer in Canada is seeking a Category Manager to drive product category success in their Purchasing department. The successful candidate will leverage their analytical and strategic skills while collaborating with suppliers and marketing teams. This full-time, permanent position offers a competitive salary range of $27.00 to $75.00 hourly based in Saint John, NB.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
• Previous experience in category management, preferably in retail.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a business plan for product categories.
• Analyze data and consumer trends.
• Foster strong relationships with vendors.
• Collaborate with marketing teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Technology proficiency

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Marketing

Job description

Job details

The successful candidate for the Category Manager position will play a crucial role in our Purchasing department. They will be responsible for managing a specific product category, collaborating with suppliers, sales teams, and marketing professionals to drive success. Their analytical skills, strategic thinking, and industry insights will be key to achieving our business goals. This opportunity is flexible in location: Saint John, New Brunswick, or Halifax, Nova Scotia areas.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a business plan that maximizes sales and profitability of your product categories.
• Analyze data and consumer trends to develop long-term strategies for your assigned product category.
• Devise exit strategies for underperforming products.
• Foster strong relationships with vendors.
• Determine product positioning and pricing.
• Collaborate with marketing teams to create effective campaigns.
• Forecast product demand and inventory needs.
• Agreement negotiation
• Product development and sourcing through our current vendor base or import by attending trade shows, vendor visits and/or buying group meetings.
• Work with cross-function teams to achieve the plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
• Previous experience in category management, preferably in retail or product-focused industries is considered an asset.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation abilities.
• Proficiency in using technology for efficient work processes.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.
• Able to focus on the detail without losing sight of the big picture.
• Ability to plan, execute and handle multiple projects and priorities successfully.

About us

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

About the Team: Kent is the largest retail building supply chain in Atlantic Canada. With 48 locations and an ecommerce website, our mission is to be the best source of home improvement products through superior customer service and know-how, quality products, and everyday great prices. We protect our customers and staff by hiring and training associates committed to our safety values. We employ over 3,700 people and work hard to increase our market share through strategic investment in training and technology. We focus on the development of our people and promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. In addition to our retail stores, we operate truss manufacturing facilities and a wholesale drywall company. We are a member of Independent Lumber Dealers Co-operative and the ARENA buying group which ensures our great product selection and pricing.

• Location Saint John, NB
• Work location On site
• Salary $ 27.00 to $ 75.00 HOUR hourly
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Starts as soon as possible
• Source CareerBeacon #2489056

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2025-12-04

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