Retail Category Manager

Placements24; Windsor Park (TN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Retail Category Manager to lead category strategy, assortment planning, supplier negotiations, and profitability for a key product area in a fully remote role. You will analyze market trends, drive GTM initiatives with marketing and e-commerce teams, manage budgets, and provide strategic insights to senior management.

This position offers strong growth potential within a leading retail organization and the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere in the

Qualifications

• Proven experience in retail category management or a similar strategic merchandising role.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and financial acumen.
• Excellent understanding of market dynamics, consumer behavior, and retail trends.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic category plans to maximize sales, market share, and profitability.
• Manage the end-to-end product lifecycle for the assigned category, including assortment planning, product selection, and inventory management.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating favorable terms, pricing, and promotional activities.
• Analyze sales data, market trends, and competitor activities to identify opportunities and threats.
• Collaborate with marketing, merchandising, and e-commerce teams to develop integrated go-to-market strategies.
• Develop and manage category budgets, ensuring financial targets are met and optimized.
• Monitor product performance and implement strategies for improvement or delisting.
• Stay abreast of industry innovations, consumer preferences, and emerging trends to ensure category relevance.
• Provide strategic insights and recommendations to senior management based on category performance and market analysis.
• Oversee the creation of compelling product content and promotional materials for online and in-store platforms.

Skills

Retail category management

Negotiation

Analytics

Financial acumen

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, or a related field

Tools

Retail analytics tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent retailer, is seeking an experienced and strategic Retail Category Manager to join their team. This role offers the flexibility of a remote work arrangement, allowing you to drive category performance and strategic planning from anywhere. You will be responsible for managing and optimizing a specific product category, from assortment planning and supplier negotiations to driving sales and profitability. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of market trends, consumer behavior, and retail financial metrics. This is a significant opportunity to influence product strategy, enhance customer offerings, and contribute to the overall success of our client's online and potentially physical retail presence. You will be instrumental in ensuring our client remains competitive and relevant.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic category plans to maximize sales, market share, and profitability.


• Manage the end-to-end product lifecycle for the assigned category, including assortment planning, product selection, and inventory management.


• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating favorable terms, pricing, and promotional activities.


• Analyze sales data, market trends, and competitor activities to identify opportunities and threats.


• Collaborate with marketing, merchandising, and e-commerce teams to develop integrated go-to-market strategies.


• Develop and manage category budgets, ensuring financial targets are met and optimized.


• Monitor product performance and implement strategies for improvement or delisting.


• Stay abreast of industry innovations, consumer preferences, and emerging trends to ensure category relevance.


• Provide strategic insights and recommendations to senior management based on category performance and market analysis.


• Oversee the creation of compelling product content and promotional materials for online and in-store platforms.

Requirements

• Proven experience in retail category management or a similar strategic merchandising role.


• Demonstrable success in driving category growth, sales, and profitability.


• Strong negotiation, analytical, and financial acumen.


• Excellent understanding of market dynamics, consumer behavior, and retail trends.


• Proficiency with retail analytics tools and systems.


• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to work independently and effectively in a remote environment.


• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.


• Experience in managing product assortments and supplier relationships.


• A strategic mindset with a passion for retail and product innovation.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary package with performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive benefits plan, including medical aid and retirement fund contributions.

This fully remote role provides excellent work-life balance and the flexibility to work from your preferred location.

You will have the opportunity for significant professional growth and career advancement within a leading retail organization.

This role offers the chance to shape product strategy and directly impact the success of our client's offerings, working from anywhere in the world.