Category Manager – Automotive Tools
Overview:
Our client, a leading retailer and distributor specializing in high-quality tools and equipment, is seeking a Category Manager – Automotive Tools to join their team. The company is known for its commitment to delivering exceptional products and services to customers across multiple platforms, including e-commerce. This role offers an exciting opportunity to drive category growth, leverage data insights, and contribute to the success of their automotive tools division.
An ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, experience with Excel, and a passion for the automotive tools industry. If you are detail-oriented, eager to learn, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this role could be the perfect fit.
Key Responsibilities: Category Strategy & Planning: Develop and implement strategic plans for the automotive tools category to meet sales and profitability targets.Conduct market research to identify growth opportunities and improve category performance.Maintain category line review schedules, summarizing sales, inventory, profitability, and customer trends.Data Analysis & Reporting: Use tools like Excel to clean, analyze, and present data to support decision-making.Collaborate with internal teams to generate detailed reports on category performance.Present actionable insights to the leadership team to guide strategic business decisions.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely execution of category strategies.Work with external vendors and suppliers to optimize product offerings and market positioning.Qualifications: Proven experience in category management or a related role, ideally within the tools or automotive industry.Strong proficiency in Excel and the ability to analyze complex datasets.Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.Interest in automotive tools or a willingness to develop expertise in the field.Preferred Qualifications: Experience with e-commerce platforms, such as Amazon Seller Central.Familiarity with retail merchandising or supply chain management.A strong eagerness to learn and adapt in a dynamic environment.
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