Assistant Category Manager

Description . The Assistant Category Manager position focusing on our 4X4; Jeep; Off Road; and Suspension Division; Wheel, and Tire Division; or Commercial, Fleet, Snow and Ice Equipment Division is responsible providing your client with customer focused insights regarding the product and category. Creating and developing a long-term plan and strategy for development of the category. Education/Certification(s): Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent of years in experience Experience: Job related experience within specialized field with increasing levels of responsibility is required. Training – Minimum of one month on the job training required. Requirements for the Inside Sales – Assistant Category Manager: Solid knowledge of category management, marketing and sales principles Knowledge of one or more categories: 4X4; Jeep; Off Road; Suspension; Wheel, and Tire; Commercial; Fleet; or Snow and Ice Equipment Knowledge of CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite An ability to understand and analyze sales performance metrics Solid customer service attitude with excellent negotiation skills Strong communication and team management skills Analytical skills with a problem-solving attitude Benefits for the Assistant Category Manager: Medical Vision Dental Disability Life Insurance 401K with Company Match Paid Vacation Paid Holidays Personal Days Available Employee Discount Casual Dress Code Health Savings Account Tuition Reimbursement Options Available Job Duties for the Assistant Category Manager: Analyze data or insights to determine industry and consumer trends Devise long-term development strategies for product categories Develop exit strategies for unsuccessful products Foster trust relationships with vendors to achieve better pricing and quality of services Place appropriate orders to ensure product availability that meets consumer demands Determine the positioning of a product category to maximize visibility Liaise with marketing teams to determine competitive pricing and promotional activities of a product category Collaborate with buyers and merchandisers to expand product categories Make forecasts for product demand to ensure the sustainability of inventory Assume responsibility of budget development and revenue for category Assist Category Manager in selecting, pricing and positioning of category products Inside Sales, Category Management, Jeep, 4X4, Suspension, Wheel, Tire, Off Road, Commercial, Snow, Ice #J-18808-Ljbffr