SiteOne Landscape Supply · 1 day ago
Asst. Category Manager - Irrigation & Lighting
Roswell, GA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
4+ years expSiteOne Landscape Supply is the largest national distributor of landscaping products across the United States and Canada. The Assistant Category Manager is responsible for developing and delivering a profitable growth strategy, operational plan, and financial objectives for assigned books of business, collaborating with various teams to drive overall category strategy.
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Responsibilities
Develop multi-year strategies and business plans. This should be supported by executable initiatives that deliver results in line with short- and long-term goals
Identify and maintain preferred and secondary suppliers; drive brand/sku rationalization to streamline and simplify business
Identify new products, services and other forms of innovation to be included in our offering
Executes product line reviews. Review supplier performance against predetermined score card and lead activities to improve overall financial results
Leverages supplier relationships to optimize assortment; work with key support functions to ensure implementation
Manages the financial targets for a category and influence assortment guidelines and parameters
Recommends product pricing guidelines consistent with overall pricing strategy. Ensures accurate and competitive pricing across the category in partnership with the field and pricing teams
Influences supplier strategy and manages the overall supplier portfolio. Recommends strategy on sourcing and developing new suppliers and negotiates advantageous terms
Collaborates with supply chain on forecasting, ensuring all aspects of the supplier agreement are being adhered to such as pre-paid minimums, quantity breaks, lead times etc
Collaborates with marketing and oversees visual representation of the product lines in all marketing material including catalogs, e-com, promotions etc
Responsible for overall strategy for a specific line or brand, including financial targets; must secure support from SiteOne’s leadership and field teams
Is the main point of contact for SiteOne (field and field support) for area of responsibility
Helps drive top line sales growth with the field team
Develops and maintains collateral and merchandising materials to be utilized by the field
Ensures that safety and compliance listings (UL/ETL, etc.) are complete and up-to-date
Develops and communicates brand/LOBs value statements to field team/field support team, and SiteOne customer base
Responsible for actively planning and helping implement SiteOne’s LOB Excellence strategy where applicable
Directly involved with forecasting, procurement, and logistics taking into account demand planning, lead times, and other factors
Must take the lead with legal to develop and execute any and all required agreements for area of responsibility
A proven track record of delivering field alignment and financial performance targets
Qualification
Required
Degree in Business / Management discipline or related discipline
Product management experience
4+ years or more experience in a related field
Wholesale distribution experience
Manufacturing experience/background
Negotiating experience, merchandising, pricing
Previous sales experience
Excellent communication, customer service and leadership skills
Good understanding of accounting fundamentals, such as debits, credits, accounts receivable, accounts payable, budgets, etc
Preferred
Strong knowledge of nursery, irrigation, agronomics, lighting and landscape products and practices
Expert understanding of managing product inventory
Benefits
Competitive Compensation
Medical, Dental and Vision plans
Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
DailyPay available!
401k with company match
Tuition Reimbursement
Lucrative Associate Referral Program
Company Apparel and Work Boot Vouchers
Opportunity for Advancement
Paid Training and Business Certifications Available
Free Counseling Services/Employee Assistance Program
Life Insurance and Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Product Discounts
Most Branches never work Sundays!
Company
SiteOne Landscape Supply
SiteOne Landscape Supply is the largest national distributor of landscaping products across the United States and Canada.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Brianna Gonzalez, PHR SHRM-CP
Division HR Business Partner - West
David E. Black
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