Associate Category Manager

Global Industrial Company; Port Washington (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Sr. Talent Acquisition Recruiter to join their team. This exciting role involves developing strategies for business growth, analyzing sales trends, and managing product information in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a Bachelor's degree, with a passion for driving innovation and product development. Join a company renowned for its extensive product offerings and commitment to customer satisfaction, where your contributions will directly impact business success and growth.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years experience in Product Management or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategies for assigned business.
• Analyze sales trends and execute actions to drive sales.
• Maintain effective relationships with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Data Analytics

Time Management

Project Management

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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Sr. Talent Acquisition Recruiter @ Global Industrial Company

For over 70 years Global Industrial has been an industry leader providing private label and brand name industrial equipment and supplies to businesses throughout North America.

We carry over one million industrial, material handling and business products that are sold through our website, corporate sales people and full color catalogs. We are constantly increasing our product offerings to meet the diverse and changing needs of our customers. Our customers include small to large corporations, institutions, government agencies and consumers across North America.

Location

Candidates local to below location can apply:

• Port Washington, NY

Key Responsibilities

• Partners with manager to develop and execute strategies for their assigned business.
• Strong time management and organization of data and product information to ensure on time and accurate execution of plans.
• Develop sales forecast for new products/category, analyze and monitor sales trend, variances and issues, and execute aligned actions to drive sales.
• Defines problems and seeks solutions by examining issues and ideas through inquiry, analysis, dialogue, and evaluation.
• Accountable for assigned Category P&L within the framework of their manager's and division's goals.
• Assist in identifying category trends and insights by evaluating competitive products, market share, pricing, advertising, and maintaining department databases with findings.
• Takes initiative to become SME, curiously investigating and learning.
• Execute with a high sense of urgency in a fast and agile environment.
• Data analytics skills to be able to mine data, understand the drivers of your business.
• Maintains strong, effective relationships with cross-functional teams and vendors.

Competencies and Skills

• Bachelor's degree and 1-3 years' experience in Product Management or related field.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment.
• Understanding of industrial distribution, sales metrics, business fundamentals, merchandising strategies, and assortment planning.
• Solid interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong time management and project management skills.

Preferences

• Familiar with P&L and Accounting Terminology.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Maintain strong, effective internal and external relationships to drive innovation and product development.

EEO/AA Statement

Global Industrial provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absences, compensation, and training.

Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Industries: Wholesale