Automotive Category Manager: Growth, Strategy & Analytics

Theisen's Home Farm Auto; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

PTO

Holidays

Birthday-off with pay

Associate discount

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Disability insurance

Job summary

Theisen's Home Farm Auto seeks a Divisional Merchandise Manager for our Store Support Center to lead a key product category, analyze market trends, set pricing, and develop best-in-class assortments that drive profitability. You will create strategic plans, manage lifecycle activities, and coordinate with marketing, buying and operations to optimize performance.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, supplier negotiation, and data-driven decision-making to maximize sales and margins

Qualifications

• 3 years related experience preferred
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strategic thinking and ability to develop effective category plans
• Market knowledge and understanding of consumer behavior
• Negotiation skills to manage supplier relationships
• Financial acumen and budgeting expertise

Responsibilities

• Market analysis: Conduct in-depth research on market trends and competitor activity to identify opportunities for category growth.
• Create and execute category strategies including pricing, promotional plans, product assortment, and space allocation to maximize sales and profitability.
• Product management: Manage the product lifecycle within the category, including new product introductions and discontinuation, and create strategic planograms.
• Cultivate and maintain supplier relationships with negotiations on terms and performance to optimize category profitability.
• Work with cross-functional teams to implement category strategies and visit stores to identify opportunities.
• Data analysis: Track category performance, identify trends, and inform decision-making.

Job description

Theisen's Home Farm Auto seeks a Divisional Merchandise Manager for our Store Support Center to lead a key product category, analyze market trends, set pricing, and develop best-in-class assortments that drive profitability. You will create strategic plans, manage lifecycle activities, and coordinate with marketing, buying and operations to optimize performance.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, supplier negotiation, and data-driven decision-making to maximize sales and margins