What you'll do

Reporting to the AVP, Gardening & Outdoor Tools, the successful candidate will be accountable for delivering sales growth and a robust assortment for Canadian Tire and our Associate Dealers through the development and execution of assortment, pricing & promotional plans and continuous improvement to our operations of the Garden Centre. Thisroleis an exciting opportunity toplay a key role in pushing forward ourleadership in Lawn & Garden andprovide greater benefit to ourcustomers.This role will appeal to someonethat is energized by solvingnewproblems and who isentrepreneurial.

• Develop a broad categorical understanding of its relative consumer trends, competitive & market analysis and CTR store executional nuances and requirements. Financial accountability for category through adherence to predefined CTR strategy objectives and guidelines

• Support assortment analysis and product development in Live Plants

• Setting & delivering against categorical assortment plans and evolve to customer centric measures

• Planning, execution & delivery of assortment process which can include but is not limited to: approval of the assortment and pricing plans, vendor relationship/negotiationand overseeing timeline delivery

• Define and execute against categorical promotional plans; including promotional item selection & offer to deliver against the plans and financial objectives

• Provide content for store education on product/process education including Garden Centre and Live Plants

• Develops, mentors, guides and coaches Category Business Analyst by setting clear performance objectives and providing ongoing and timely feedback.

What you bring

• 5 years in Category Management experience and/or progressive growth in a relevant cross functional role. Previous experience in Horticulture is preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to develop andexecute business plans and initiatives that will achieve financial performance and operational targets.

• Strong business acumen skills; demonstrated expertise of retail marketing, consumer trends, and assortment management.

• Absolute commitment to delivering consumer-focused initiatives; possess superior innovation management skills.

• Strong people management skills with demonstrated ability to develop others.

• Superior leadership skills and presence; highly developed sense of accountability, passion and track record for delivering results.

• Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills; regularly influences and persuades key stakeholders.

• Post-secondary education or equivalent experience.

• Ability to travel 1 - 2 weeks per year, including 2-3X per month visiting local growers and nurseries. Access to a vehicle would be ideal.

Werealways looking forgreat talent! In addition to competitive pay, we offer:

• Comprehensive benefits and retirement programs

• Performance incentives, Continuing Education Programs

• Otherperkstosupport your well-being

• Career growth opportunities and productdiscounts

Broadband Salary Range:$81,000 6 $131,000.

Ourtypical hiring rangeis between $95,000 and $120,000 Salary decisions are also dependent on other factors such as your experience, industry benchmarks, internal equity and other role-specific requirements. For critical roles, the compensation offering will be reviewed to ensure alignment with market rate and conditions and the unique value you bring to the role.

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This posting represents an existing vacancy within our organization.

We may use artificial intelligence tools as part of our recruitment process to assist in the initial screening of resumes. All hiring decisions, including candidate evaluation, selection, and disposition, are made by human recruiters.