Category Management Analyst provides insights and recommendations to optimize new product introductions, distribution, shelving, price and promotional mix by analyzing marketing and customer data. Analyzes and assesses category/brand performance to develop enhanced marketing and sales plans and promotions. Being a Category Management Analyst conducts market specific assessments of competitors, vendors, and customers to support decisions and influence management. Requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Category Management Analyst typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Category Management Analyst gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. To be a Category Management Analyst typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Join our dynamic team at Sullivans, a leading wholesale home decor company dedicated to providing high-quality products to enhance homes across the nation. With a focus on innovation, creativity, and customer satisfaction, we take pride in our extensive product line and commitment to excellence.
We are seeking a talented and experienced Category Manager for analyzing industry, customer, and consumer trends. This role demands close collaboration with marketing, product development, sales, and sourcing functions to optimize our product offerings through effective product range management. Key to success in this position are effective communication and a deep understanding of marketing, merchandising, and sales principles.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Product Category Strategy:
Marketing and Promotion:
Merchandising:
Cross-functional Collaboration:
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Sullivans is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to providing employees with a work environment that is free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. Sullivans is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. We value and promote diversity and inclusion in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotions, and other terms and conditions of employment.