1. Responsibility of the portfolio & brand strategy, communication, new product pipeline, product/extension launches and overall P&L.
2. Analyzing data or insights to determine industry and consumer trends regarding the product and category
3. Building and driving relationships with key clients to improve the functionality of the category
4. Interacting with the internal team to ensure product availability and new product development meets demand
5. Develop deep supplier relationships, driving better access to higher quality commercial outcomes, category innovation opportunities along with flexibility and reliability
6. Becoming a leader in category ranging, pricing and promotions across channels
7. Communicates and implements new ideas and marketing strategies within the category to improve sales, cross-sells, marketing, and staff development.
8. Reviewing and monitoring category assortment performance and implementing various action plans for improvement

Abilities/Skills

1. Typically, 3-6 years of professional experience with a combination of Marketing, Sales, Business planning experience preferred.
2. Strong knowledge of category management, marketing and sales principles
3. Ability to analyze and develop accurate conclusions to support category decisions based on key data
4. Strong people management and persuasion skills to manage and influence at all levels of the company
5. An analytical mind with strategic ability
6. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills