Category Manager - Retail Startup

Category Manager

Category Manager - Job Description

1. Insight Generation and Sales Target Achievement:

- Develop and deliver insights crucial for meeting sales targets.

- Utilize forecasting systems to guide Leadership, Sales, Finance, and Demand Planning on future activities' impact.

2. Performance Reporting and Strategy Influence:

- Provide best-in-class performance reports to analyze and decompose sales results.

- Actively participate in customer meetings to influence strategies collaboratively.

3. Competitive Strategy and ROI Analysis:

- Conduct pricing analysis and devise competitive strategies based on competitor pricing.

- Calculate ROI for various programs, making recommendations for increased sales and customer engagement metrics.

4. Assortment Management and Merchandising:

- Determine assortments and online selling strategies.

- Collaborate with teams to optimize site exposure and drive shopper engagement.

5. Data Analysis and Presentation:

- Organize, mine, and analyze data sources to drive insights.

- Develop presentations to communicate findings internally and externally.

6. Online Merchandising and Customer Experience:

- Manage online product assortments and visual representation.

- Work with analytics teams to measure the effectiveness of merchandising activities.

7. Cross-Functional Collaboration:

- Collaborate with various departments and external partners to ensure effective brand positioning and customer satisfaction.

- Lead and manage the Category Management team, ensuring efficient operations.

8. Supply Chain Optimization and CX Enhancement:

- Monitor supply chain inefficiencies and drive improvements.

- Use strong analytical skills to evaluate digital customer experiences and develop enhancement hypotheses.

9. Business Development and Strategy:

- Develop and implement category leadership solutions for profitable sales growth.

- Lead specific research opportunities to bring new insights to category solutions