Global Industrial Company · 1 day ago
Assistant Category Manager
Greater Milwaukee
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry LevelGlobal Industrial is an industry leader providing industrial equipment and supplies to businesses throughout North America. They are seeking an Assistant Category Manager to complete a merchandising training program and support category management tasks while building proficiency in the role.
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Responsibilities
Complete Merchandising training program to understand the roles and responsibilities of Category Management, Merchandise Operations, Digital Merchandising and Private Brands
Will report full time into a Director of Category Management upon the completion of the training program. Responsible to learn, execute and build proficiency in the fundamental tasks and workflow for Category Management (sku set-up, vendor communication and follow-up, coordinating NPI’s and marketing promotions for the division, price reviews and sku matching, etc
Supports Manager with overall business initiatives and tasks to achieve budgeted goals and initiatives
Maintains strong, effective relationships with Category Managers, cross-functional teams and Vendors
Effectively works with cross-functional teams to execute business initiates through strong partnership and communication
Organizational skills and the ability to multi-task is essential
Data analytics skills to begin to analyze the business and understand trends, opportunities and issues
Works closely with Cross-Functional team to execute current business tactics
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Marketing
Proficiency with Excel, Power Point and other Microsoft Business Applications
Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment
Organizational skills and the ability to multi-task is essential
Data analytics skills to begin to analyze the business and understand trends, opportunities and issues
Preferred
Exceptional Organization and Communication Skills- Internal and with Suppliers
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work and partner with cross-functionally teams to complete projects and complete tasks
Company
Global Industrial Company
We can supply that. It’s more than just our slogan. More than our mantra. It’s our state of mind.
Founded in 1949
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Alexander Tomey
Senior Vice President, Chief Merchandising Officer
Richard Leeds
Executive Chairman
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