Meyer Distributing · 1 day ago
Inside Sales Category Manager
Jasper,IN,US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelMeyer Distributing is a complete wholesale distributor with over 85 locations nationwide, and they are seeking a Sales Category Manager for Trailer and Towing. This role involves providing customer-focused insights, developing long-term strategies for product categories, and managing a team of salespeople to uphold company standards.
Automotive
Responsibilities
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
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
Assists with the planning of sales exhibits
Attends trade shows
Participates in education and training conferences on selling and marketing programs
Coordinates and assists in leading sales meetings to include site selection and agenda preparation
Keeps informed of new products, services and other general information of interest to customers
Checks on competitive activity and develops new methods of attaining resellers and assisting resellers in attaining new accounts
Manage a team of salespeople and ensure company standards are upheld
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent of years in experience
Job related experience within specialized field with increasing levels of responsibility is required
Minimum of one month on the job training required
Solid knowledge of category management, marketing and sales principles
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
Medical
Vision
Dental
Disability
Life Insurance
401K with Company Match
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Personal Days Available
Up to 20% Employee Discount
Casual Dress Code
Health Savings Account
Tuition Reimbursement Options Available
Company
Meyer Distributing
Meyer Distributing is an automotive company providing automotive specialty products.
Founded in 1937
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Mike Braun
Founder, President & CEO
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