Sr Category Manager - Sweet and Salty

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Job description

Opportunities made real!
VOLT is immediately hiring for a Sr. Category Manager in Houston, TX.
As a Sr. Category Manager you will:

• Develop and implement comprehensive category strategies aligned with the overall business objectives, considering market trends, customer insights, and competitive landscape.
• Analyze market data, consumer trends, and sales performance to determine optimal product assortment for each category. Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to ensure a well-balanced assortment that meets customer needs and drives sales growth.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and negotiate favorable terms and conditions, including pricing, promotional support, and exclusivity agreements. Continuously evaluate vendor performance and make recommendations for improvement or alternative suppliers as necessary.
• Develop pricing strategies to maximize category profitability while remaining competitive in the market. Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to plan and execute effective promotional activities that drive category sales.
• Monitor inventory levels, analyze sell-through rates, and make data-driven recommendations to optimize inventory levels, reduce stock-outs, and minimize excess inventory.
• Conduct regular market research and analysis to identify emerging trends, consumer preferences, and competitive landscape. Leverage insights to make data-driven decisions and proactively identify opportunities for growth.
• Collaborate with various teams, including marketing, sales, operations, warehouse, and finance, to align category strategies with overall business goals. Provide guidance and support to cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution of category initiatives.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track category performance and provide regular reports to management. Identify areas of improvement and develop action plans to address any performance gaps.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to a team of category managers and analysts, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

This is a full-time, Direct Hire opportunity.
The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience as a Category Manager or in a similar role, with a track record of successfully developing and implementing category strategies.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in using market research tools and data analysis techniques.
• In-depth knowledge of category management principles, retail industry trends, and consumer behavior.
• Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships.
• Strong leadership abilities with the capacity to mentor and develop a team.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Results-oriented mindset with a focus on driving business growth and achieving targets.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent understanding of Microsoft Office.

Salary: $95,000- $110,000 per year
Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.
Benefits: Since this is a Direct Hire role, benefits will be provided by the employer.
Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.
Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please email or call . Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.
Volt does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

Volt is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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