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Fleet Farm · 1 day ago

Associate Category Manager - Farm

Appleton, Wisconsin, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Fleet Farm is seeking a driven and detail-oriented Associate Category Manager to join our Merchandising team. In this role, you will partner with Category Managers to select and purchase merchandise across our farm categories, ensuring competitive costs and strong vendor relationships.

E-Commerce

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Category Managers to select and purchase merchandise and services at the best possible cost

Assist in developing and implementing merchandising strategies, promotional programs, and distribution plans

Support planning and forecasting for sales, gross profit, inventory control, and merchandise turnover

Recommend category pricing strategies based on market trends, competition, and customer insights

Review and analyze category performance data, providing recommendations to leadership

Work with Store Operations and Planogramming teams to develop data-driven category insights

Assist in negotiating buying contracts as assigned by the Category Manager or Divisional Merchandise Manager

Partner with Inventory Management to ensure accurate stock levels for promotions and daily operations

Gain deep knowledge of Fleet Farm’s private brands and support forecasting, assortment, and promotional planning

Stay current on industry trends and product knowledge through continuous learning and research

Qualification

Retail financialsConsumer purchase analyticsMerchandising strategiesAnalytical skillsMS Office SuiteOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required

1–3 years of related experience (retail or merchandising experience preferred)

Strong knowledge of retail financials including revenue, COGS, gross profit margin, and operating expenses

Familiarity with customer-centric retailing and consumer purchase analytics

Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Ability to juggle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Company

Fleet Farm

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Fleet Farm is a growing company and we are always on the lookout for talented Team Members.

Founded in 1955

Baxter, Minnesota, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.fleetfarm.com/

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Total Funding

unknown

2016-01-05Acquired

Leadership Team

Steve Jensen

SVP & Chief Merchandising and Marketing Officer

Carol Scheiwe

HR Business Partner

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