Category Merchant – Jan/San

Jobtailor; Colorado; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite four days per week

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United States (Colorado) is seeking a Category Manager to lead the Jan/San category. The role focuses on category strategy, vendor partnerships, pricing and promotions, and inventory optimization, with oversight of Category Assistants.

Strong leadership, analytics, and a strategic mindset are essential. You will collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Ecommerce, Supply Chain, and Sales to ensure seamless execution and sustained growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Business, Marketing, or Merchandising.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in merchandising, category management, or retail strategy.
• Strategic and commercial acumen.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Advanced analytical and financial skills.
• Vendor negotiation expertise.
• Cross-functional leadership.
• Ability to work onsite 4 days per week, Monday-Thursday, from one of the listed locations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategy covering assortment, pricing, promotions, and vendor strategy.
• Drive sales, margin, and market share for the Jan/San category.
• Own vendor relationships, including negotiations, funding, performance management, and strategic partnerships.
• Lead and develop Category Assistants through direction, coaching, and performance management.
• Drive pricing and promotional strategy, competitive positioning, and margin optimization.
• Lead forecasting, demand planning, and inventory productivity strategy.
• Drive cross-functional execution across Marketing, Ecommerce, Supply Chain, and Sales.
• Own assortment planning and SKU lifecycle management, including optimization and rationalization.
• Ensure alignment between category strategy and execution.

Skills

Category strategy development

Vendor negotiation

Cross-functional leadership

Advanced analytical skills

Team development

Strategic acumen

Commercial acumen

Leadership

Coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

• Develop and execute category strategy covering assortment, pricing, promotions, and vendor strategy


• Drive sales, margin, and market share for the Jan/San category


• Own vendor relationships, including negotiations, funding, performance management, and strategic partnerships


• Lead and develop Category Assistants through direction, coaching, and performance management


• Drive pricing and promotional strategy, competitive positioning, and margin optimization


• Lead forecasting, demand planning, and inventory productivity strategy


• Drive cross-functional execution across Marketing, Ecommerce, Supply Chain, and Sales


• Own assortment planning and SKU lifecycle management, including optimization and rationalization


• Ensure alignment between category strategy and execution

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Business, Marketing, or Merchandising


• Minimum 6 years of experience


• Experience in merchandising, category management, or retail strategy


• Strategic and commercial acumen


• Strong leadership and team development skills


• Advanced analytical and financial skills


• Vendor negotiation expertise


• Cross-functional leadership


• Ability to work onsite 4 days per week, Monday-Thursday, from one of the listed locations

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in category strategy development, vendor relationship management, and cross-functional leadership to drive sales and margin optimization. Proficient in merchandising, demand planning, and performance management with a strong focus on strategic execution.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Category Strategy Development


• Vendor Negotiation Expertise


• Cross-Functional Leadership


• Advanced Analytical Skills


• Team Development Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Merchandising


• Category Management


• Retail Strategy


• Demand Planning


• Assortment Planning


• SKU Lifecycle Management


• Pricing Strategy


• Promotional Strategy


• Margin Optimization


• Financial Analysis

Soft Skills

• Leadership


• Coaching


• Performance Management


• Strategic Acumen


• Commercial Acumen

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

• Vendor Relationships


• Sales


• Market Share


• Inventory Productivity


• Competitive Positioning