Strategic Retail Category Manager

National Nail; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

National Nail in Grand Rapids, MI, is seeking a growth-minded specialist to drive private label and branded products across Home Depot, Lowe’s, and Menards. You will own the product lifecycle from concept to shelf, using market research, data-driven strategy, and compelling retail presentations to scale our innovations.

As part of a fast-paced, employee-owned team, you will conduct competitive research, build persuasive decks, coordinate go-to-market plans, and support showroom and program

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field.
• At least 2 years of business experience.
• Align with our purpose, 8 character traits, and cornerstones.

Responsibilities

• Conduct competitive research including pricing, product features, stocking locations.
• Identify competitive advantages within the landscape and National Nail’s product/program.
• Understand go to market strategy to pinpoint gaps.
• Assist in building slide decks to articulate data and stories visually.
• Prepare for the pitch/program by gathering materials and facilitating logistics to customer presentation location.
• Assist, as needed, with onsite setup and presentation.
• Maintain showroom and POP inventory.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Highly organized

Excellent communication

Problem solving

Smartsheets

Retail sales knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in business or related field

Job description

National Nail in Grand Rapids, MI, is seeking a growth-minded specialist to drive private label and branded products across Home Depot, Lowe’s, and Menards. You will own the product lifecycle from concept to shelf, using market research, data-driven strategy, and compelling retail presentations to scale our innovations.

As part of a fast-paced, employee-owned team, you will conduct competitive research, build persuasive decks, coordinate go-to-market plans, and support showroom and program