Strategic Category Manager — Growth, Negotiation, Analysis

Bosselman Enterprises; Grand Island (NE); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

401K and matching contributions

Health, dental and vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Defined growth path

On-demand pay

Job summary

Bosselman Enterprises seeks a Category Manager in Grand Island, Nebraska, to procure, develop, and coordinate programs across assigned category areas, driving sales, inventory, and gross margin across locations.

You will negotiate with vendors, manage planograms, lead promotional programs, and analyze performance to optimize pricing and assortment while aligning with company strategy and growth plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Marketing or equivalent
• Minimum of 4 years purchasing and/or category management experience
• Strong organizational skills with follow-through and execution
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Word and Excel
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable to drive
• Able to work 50+ hours per week, weekends, and travel overnight as needed

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, selects and procures products and services of acceptable quality and quantity
• Negotiates and communicates optimal vendor programs and agreements
• Uses inventory management systems to ensure accurate ordering and replenishment across all locations
• Reviews and analyzes sales performance, gross profit contributions, inventory levels, and product movement within categories
• Participates in floor plan design and merchandise placement for new and existing locations
• Monitors inventory turns to maximize profitability
• Develops and coordinates promotional programs, advertising initiatives, and point-of-sale materials with vendors
• Analyzes promotional effectiveness and adjusts strategies accordingly
• Develops and implements plan-o-grams based on category analysis
• Collaborates cross-functionally to ensure effective execution of marketing programs
• Executes sales, margin and inventory plans to achieve corporate objectives
• Supports supply chain functions as required
• Conducts monthly store visits to review planogram compliance and assortment integrity

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Analytical and problem solving

Strategic planning and marketing

Identify industry trends

Vendor presentation skills

MS Word & Excel

Valid driver’s license

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or Marketing

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Bosselman Enterprises seeks a Category Manager in Grand Island, Nebraska, to procure, develop, and coordinate programs across assigned category areas, driving sales, inventory, and gross margin across locations.

You will negotiate with vendors, manage planograms, lead promotional programs, and analyze performance to optimize pricing and assortment while aligning with company strategy and growth plans.