Waterway Carwash · 22 hours ago
Retail Category Analyst
Chesterfield, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$75K/yr - $85K/yr
2+ years expWaterway Carwash has an immediate opportunity for a full time Retail Category Analyst supporting their retail team and network of retail convenience stores. The role involves providing insights and analytics to optimize product assortment, inventory ownership, pricing, and promotional mix to drive revenue growth.
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Responsibilities
Analyze market and POS data and customer basket trends to generate recommendations for assortment, pricing and promotional mix
Build and analyze reports on sales, inventory and promotional activity daily/weekly/monthly/quarterly
Forecast inventory buys for private label and key programs, provide guidance to merchandisers on buys
Collaborate on annual and seasonal category strategies including assortment selection
Optimize product assortment, both new and existing offerings to maximize revenue
Build & execute pricing strategy, both full price & promotional by category/market meeting margin targets
Build planogram strategy for all categories
Provide strategic direction to internal partners that aligns with brand strategies
Manage vendor relationships including negotiating pricing and promotions
Provide day-to-day support of retail team operations including responding to store ticketing system as needed
Provide backup support of price book maintenance and inventory audits
Qualification
Required
Associates Degree or higher, preferably in business, retail, or related field
A minimum of 2-4 years' experience in retail, merchandising or inventory management
Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
Proficient in MS Office and Windows based applications
Ability to travel to Waterway's various markets as needed
Current and valid drivers' license
Acceptable Background Check and Drug Screening
Preferred
Data and results driven
Highly analytical, disciplined with high attention to detail
Relentlessly customer centric
Standard setting - have discerning taste and aesthetic level
Great leadership with a strong sense of urgency
Always curious and enthusiastic team player
Outstanding oral and written communication skills
Excellent multi-tasking and time management skills
Passionate about Waterway culture, values, and customer experience
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package - medical, dental, vision, long term disability and life insurance.
Generous paid time off allowance – up to 18 days earned in the first year plus paid holidays.
Paid childbearing/paternity leave.
Long-term investment bonus - rewards you for investing in your financial future.
Phone stipend and mileage reimbursement available.
Tuition Assistance Program.
Waterway Membership - Free car washes and gasoline discounts!
Company
Waterway Carwash
The Best People with the Best Technology to deliver the Best Car Wash Experience in the industry for over 50 years.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Bob Dubinsky
CEO, President
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