Job Title:
A Category Strategist is a senior professional who develops and implements category plans to drive business growth.
Job Description
This role involves managing the day-to-day operations of a specific category, including product development, vendor relationships, and inventory management.
As a Category Strategist, you will be responsible for building long-term strategic relationships with suppliers, negotiating contracts, and driving sales growth through data-driven decisions.
You will also be expected to develop and maintain deep knowledge of the market, competitors, and customer trends, and use this insight to inform category strategies.
Responsibilities
* Develop and implement category plans to drive business growth
* Manage vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and drive sales growth through data-driven decisions
* Build long-term strategic relationships with suppliers
* Develop and maintain deep knowledge of the market, competitors, and customer trends
* Use data and analytics to inform category strategies
Requirements
* 5+ years of experience in retail or operations management
* Experience in vendor negotiations, pricing and promotion, inventory management, and product development
* Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience managing large data sets and utilizing data to drive performance and process improvements
* Experience in program management, business management, or consulting