Marketing Manager 1

WCL Group; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

The WCL Group is seeking a Category Manager for Tablet in Plano, TX, onsite. This 3-month contract will drive sales growth and market share in national retailers and B2B channels, developing category and channel strategies to maximize revenue and shelf presence.

You will partner with marketing, product, and supply chain, manage promotional plans, and own the Best Buy retail P&L to optimize margin and ROI across campaigns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in retail management, category management, or consumer electronics.
• Proven track record of driving sales growth and market share in national retail and B2B channels.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies across the full product lifecycle to increase Tablet sales and market share in national retail and B2B channels.
• Design and execute channel-specific strategies to optimize product distribution and penetration in retail and B2B channels.
• Build and maintain relationships with retail and B2B partners, negotiating promotional activities, merchandising space allocation, and pricing strategies.
• Develop quarterly promotion plans for national retail accounts, aligning with sales objectives and operational efficiency.
• Monitor category and channel performance metrics and provide actionable insights to improve results.
• Collaborate with marketing, product development, and supply chain to align on product offerings, pricing, and promotions.
• Own the retail P&L for Best Buy, developing plans that drive revenue and margin improvement.
• Oversee category and channel investment budgets to maximize ROI on marketing and promotions.

Skills

Retail management

Category management

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Marketing

Tools

Circana

GAP Intelligence

Job description

CLIENT HIGHLIGHT

The client you will be working for is a Top 20 Fortune Global 500 Consumer Electronics and Technology Company. This opportunity will give you experience in the technology sector in the United States with a company that is a globally recognized leader in smartphones, televisions, home appliances, and semiconductor innovation — and one of the most well-known brands in the world.

LOCATION

Plano, TX 75026

COMPENSATION

$50 per hour

SCHEDULE

Fully Onsite, Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week

CONTRACT TERM

3 month contract with high likelihood of extension or conversion to full-time employment.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Category Manager for Tablet is responsible for driving sales growth and market share within national retailers and B2B. This role involves developing and executing category and channel strategies to enhance product visibility, optimize shelf space, and maximize revenue, and requires a deep understanding of consumer electronics, retail dynamics, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement category strategies across the full product lifecycle to increase Tablet sales and market share in national retail and B2B channels.
• Design and execute channel-specific strategies to optimize product distribution and penetration in retail and B2B channels.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key retail and B2B partners, negotiating agreements for promotional activities, merchandising space allocation, and pricing strategies.
• Develop quarterly promotion plans for national retail accounts, ensuring alignment with sales objectives and operational efficiency.
• Monitor category and channel performance metrics such as sales, inventory turnover, and market share, and provide actionable insights to improve results.
• Collaborate with marketing, product development, and supply chain teams to align on product offerings, pricing, and promotional activities.
• Own the retail P&L for Best Buy, developing plans that drive revenue and margin improvement.
• Oversee category and channel investment budgets to maximize ROI on marketing and promotional spend.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field, and 8+ years of experience in retail management, category management, or consumer electronics.
• Proven track record of driving sales growth and market share in national retail and B2B channels.
• Exceptional negotiation and relationship-building skills, with a track record of collaborating effectively with internal accounts and key external retail partners.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS

• Experience in the consumer electronics and/or mobile sector, especially with Best Buy (preferred).
• MBA and 6+ years of relevant experience (preferred).
• Strong communication and presentation abilities, capable of influencing stakeholders (preferred).
• Analytical mindset with proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools such as Excel and PowerPoint (preferred).
• Familiarity with retail analytics platforms such as Circana or GAP Intelligence (preferred).