Category Manager II - General Merchandise (Softline, Toys, Seasonal, Home Furnishings, Outdoor and Sport)Key Accountabilities:
Own category assortment and performance:
- Define category strategy, tactical and financial plan of category; own P&L
- Make assortment decisions to achieve category roles and financial targets
- Continually monitor and assess performance versus budgeted objectives
- Manage Category Assistant
Lead interactions with stakeholders, monitor activity, and make final decisions:
- Establish and maintain relationships with vendor partners; negotiate trade terms
- Develop category promo guidelines; planning & monitoring
- Sign-off that articles have been created correctly
- Strategic partnerships and innovation
- Ensure right stock levels exist in the right places - with Replenishment
- Review pricing strategy and impact of pricing decisions - with Pricing
- Store performance and adherence - with Operations
Desired Skills & Experience:
- Expert knowledge of the General Merchandise category, including customer preferences.General Merchandise experience is required.
- Bachelors degree in business or equivalent from a 4 year college or Three year related experience or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 5 years retail experience in a supervisory role, retail management and/or previous purchasing experience preferred
- Strategic thinking, strong analytical skills, proven people skills
- Strong negotiation skills, cooperative attitude towards suppliers
- Retail, purchasing / supplier management experience
Working Conditions:
- Fast paced office environment
- Primarily computer work; able to sit or stand in one place for long periods of time
- Multiple phone calls and meetings on a daily/weekly basis
- Open area office environment
- Ability to travel 30% of the time.
Location: Boca Raton, FL
NOTE: If an existing employee is selected for a posted position they will be required to remain in that position a minimum of one year prior to applying for other posted positions unless authorized by their current supervisor. New employees to the company must also remain in their position a minimum of one year prior to applying for posted positions unless authorized by their supervisor. This position adheres to the Corporate Job Posting Guidelines.
A competitive salary is being offered along with opportunities to learn, develop and advance throughout the organization. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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