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BBQGuys · 2 hours ago

Category Manager

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

3+ years exp

BBQGuys.com is a leader in outdoor living products, and they are seeking a Category Manager to join their Category Management & Merchandising team. The role involves executing category strategies, managing vendor relationships, and optimizing product assortments to drive sales and profitability.

E-CommerceFood and BeverageInternet

Responsibilities

Monitor and take actions to improve existing sales and profitability of assigned products and vendors

Propose opportunities for assortment expansion through new categories, new brands and/or new vendor relationships

Partner with Operations to manage inventory levels and reduce distressed inventory

Develop an overall category strategy and plan to increase and facilitate growth year over year driven by deadlines

Qualification

P&L managementE-commerce metricsExcelAnalytical skillsMicrosoft Office SuiteNegotiation skillsAttention to detailWritten communicationOral communicationTeam player

Required

Ability to prioritize and handle several high-impact assignments simultaneously

Cultural inclination toward transparency, accountability, sense of urgency and growth mindset

Good judgement and wisdom in negotiations and communication with external parties

Strong grasp of business fundamentals such as P&L management and exposure to e-commerce metrics such as conversion rate

Advanced computer skills that include use of Excel, PowerBI, Microsoft Office Suite and willingness to learn internal programs

Excellent analytical skills with the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and provide solutions

Precise attention to detail

Excellent written and oral communication skills and is a cooperative, dedicated team player

Bachelor's degree or at least 3-years' experience in a category, marketing or business development role

Experience in retail, preferably e-commerce

Advance computer software skills with Excel, Word, or related products

Company

BBQGuys

BBQGuys® is the leading e-commerce retailer of premium grills, BBQ smokers, and outdoor living products for both homeowners and professional builders.

Founded in 1998

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA

201-500 employees