Category Manager – Corporate Retail Merchandise
Job Description
A-Line Staffing is now hiring Category Manager – Corporate Retail Merchandise in Miami, Florida. The Category Manager – Corporate Retail Merchandise would be working for a Fortune 500 company and has career growth potential. This would be full time / 40+ hours per week.
If you are interested in this position, please contact Lindsay Kopasz at 5867107959/LKopasz@AlineStaffing.com
Category Manager – Corporate Retail Merchandise Compensation
- The pay for this position is $45.33 per hour
- Benefits are available to full-time employees after 90 days of employment and include health, optical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance
- A 401(k) with a company match is available for full-time employees with 1 year of service on our eligibility dates
Category Manager – Corporate Retail Merchandise Highlights
- This position is a contract assignment with potential to hire on permanently based upon attendance, performance, and business needs
- The required availability for this position is Mon-Friday 8:30am to 5:30pm
Category Manager – Corporate Retail Merchandise Responsibilities
- Contribute directly to sales and margin goals in assigned categories.
- Analyze profit and loss information for the category, develop sales and margin projections, and assist Category Manager in P&L reconciliation.
- Responsible planogram review and assortment and flow optimization.
- Analyze relevant data and incorporate findings and recommendations into Category Plans (i.e., optimal SKU mix; promotional programs) for merchandising programs from 1 to 3 years.
- Drive tactical execution of day-to- day plan activities (e.g., builds off-shelf plans, seasonal programs, track promotional period and performs post appraisal to take corrective action if necessary.
- Responsible for promotional strategy and execution.
- Collaborate with an internal team of professionals in Inventory, Pricing, Promotion, Finance, Store Brands, Store Design and Store Operations
- Analyze sales records and inventory levels of current stock; seek new, alternative foreign and domestic suppliers.
- Develop and maintain a strong understanding of current competition; search out new competitive opportunities and make recommendations.
- Keep abreast of changes in the market.
- Research customer product preferences, supplier prices and the competitive environment.
If you think this Category Manager – Corporate Retail Merchandise position is a good fit for you, please reach out to me - feel free to call, e-mail, or apply to this posting!
Lindsay Kopasz at 5867107959/LKopasz@AlineStaffing.com
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Job Requirements
Category Manager – Corporate Retail Merchandise Requirements
- Bachelors Degree preferred and/or equivalent experience
- Bilingual preferred (English & Spanish)
- Willingness to travel 5-10%.
- 1 to 3 years of experience in a retail organization or in an analytical, merchandising, or buying position preferred
- 2+ years of Corporate Retail Merchandise Experience, preferably in beauty or personal care categories.
- Strong working knowledge of retail math concepts and demonstrated application
- Proven ability to implement strategies and use negotiation tactics to grow sales
- Advanced experience MS Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- High School Diploma or GED
- Attendance is mandatory for the first 90 days
Category Manager – Corporate Retail Merchandise Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree preferred and/or equivalent experience
- Bilingual preferred (English & Spanish)
- Willingness to travel 5-10%.
- 1 to 3 years of experience in a retail organization or in an analytical, merchandising, or buying position preferred
- 2+ years of Corporate Retail Merchandise Experience, preferably in beauty or personal care categories.
- Strong working knowledge of retail math concepts and demonstrated application
- Proven ability to implement strategies and use negotiation tactics to grow sales
- Advanced experience MS Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
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