Center Store Category Manager: Growth, Merchandising, Plans

Global Growth Industries; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Growth Industries is seeking a Category Manager in McAllen, Texas, to drive excellence through strategic product placement and category management. The ideal candidate will develop and execute category business plans while working closely with suppliers and internal teams.

This role demands strong analytical skills and a results-driven mindset, along with the ability to travel to store locations. Candidates should have a minimum of five years in retail operations or marketing and experience in category management.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in retail marketing or operations preferred.
• Must be computer literate in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Direct experience or a clear understanding of Category Management.
• Ability to travel to store locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute annual category business plans.
• Analyze Monthly Sales data and prepare category analysis.
• Negotiate product costs with regional vendor partners.
• Establish and manage supplier relationships.

Skills

Retail marketing experience

Category management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Global Growth Industries is seeking a Category Manager in McAllen, Texas, to drive excellence through strategic product placement and category management. The ideal candidate will develop and execute category business plans while working closely with suppliers and internal teams.

This role demands strong analytical skills and a results-driven mindset, along with the ability to travel to store locations. Candidates should have a minimum of five years in retail operations or marketing and experience in category management.