Inside Sales Assistant Category Manager

Job Description

Description:

The Assistant Category Manager position focusing on our 4X4; Jeep; Off Road; and Suspension Division; Wheel, and Tire Division; or Commercial, Fleet, Snow and Ice Equipment Division is responsible providing your client with customer focused insights regarding the product and category. Creating and developing a long-term plan and strategy for development of the category.

Education/Certification(s):

Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent of years in experience

Experience:

Job related experience within specialized field with increasing levels of responsibility is required.

Training - Minimum of one month on the job training required.

Requirements for the Inside Sales - Assistant Category Manager:

Solid knowledge of category management, marketing and sales principles

Knowledge of one or more categories: 4X4; Jeep; Off Road; Suspension; Wheel, and Tire; Commercial; Fleet; or Snow and Ice Equipment

Knowledge of CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite

An ability to understand and analyze sales performance metrics

Solid customer service attitude with excellent negotiation skills

Strong communication and team management skills

Analytical skills with a problem-solving attitude

Benefits for the Assistant Category Manager:

Medical

Vision

Dental

Disability

Life Insurance

401K with Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Personal Days Available

Employee Discount

Casual Dress Code

Health Savings Account

Tuition Reimbursement Options Available

Job Duties for the Assistant Category Manager:

Analyze data or insights to determine industry and consumer trends

Devise long-term development strategies for product categories

Develop exit strategies for unsuccessful products

Foster trust relationships with vendors to achieve better pricing and quality of services

Place appropriate orders to ensure product availability that meets consumer demands

Determine the positioning of a product category to maximize visibility

Liaise with marketing teams to determine competitive pricing and promotional activities of a product category

Collaborate with buyers and merchandisers to expand product categories

Make forecasts for product demand to ensure the sustainability of inventory

Assume responsibility of budget development and revenue for category

Assist Category Manager in selecting, pricing and positioning of category products

Inside Sales, Category Management, Jeep, 4X4, Suspension, Wheel, Tire, Off Road, Commercial, Snow, IceRequirements:

Full-time