Senior Category Manager

About the job

Key Responsibilities: • Develop and implement strategic category plans to achieve sales, margin, and market share objectives. • Manage product assortment, including selection, sourcing, and vendor relationships for all electronics products. • Conduct market research, competitor analysis, and consumer trend analysis to identify opportunities and threats. • Develop and execute pricing and promotion strategies to maximize profitability and sales volume. • Oversee inventory management for the category, ensuring optimal stock levels and minimizing markdowns. • Collaborate with marketing and visual merchandising teams to create impactful product displays and promotional campaigns. • Analyze category performance data and provide regular reports and insights to senior management. • Negotiate terms and contracts with suppliers to secure favorable pricing and terms. • Stay abreast of new product introductions, technological advancements, and market trends in the electronics sector. • Manage category budget and P&L effectively. • Mentor and develop junior category team members.

Requirements

• Category Management
• Negotiation Skills
• Market Research
• Inventory Management
• Data Analysis

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
• MBA is a plus

Preferred Technologies

• Category Management
• Negotiation Skills
• Market Research
• Inventory Management
• Data Analysis

About the company

Our client, a leading retail organization, is seeking a strategic and experienced Senior Category Manager to oversee their Electronics category.