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GrowGeneration

Greenwood, CO | Full Time

$103k-131k (estimate)

5 Months Ago

Category Manager - Grow Environments

GrowGeneration Greenwood, CO

$103k-131k (estimate)

Full Time 5 Months Ago

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GrowGeneration is Hiring a Category Manager - Grow Environments Near Greenwood, CO

CATEGORY MANAGER - Grow Environments

Overview: GrowGeneration is one of the largest retailers of hydroponic products in the United States and is engaged in the business of marketing and distributing horticultural, organics, lighting, and hydroponics products, including lighting fixtures, nutrients, seeds and growing media, systems, trays, fans, filters, humidifiers and dehumidifiers, timers, instruments, water pumps, irrigation supplies and hand tools.

Position Reports To: VP of Product Category

Purpose of Position: Responsible for the Grow Environment product category (HVAC, Dehumidification, Ventilation, and Water Treatment) business growth strategy, category P&L delivery, and continuous assessment of products, services, and operational effectiveness to support overall success of the organization.

Salary Range: $75-110K DOE

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Category & Portfolio Ownership

“Own” the planning and cross-functional execution of organizational strategies, from product launches to new business development opportunities
Develop plans for the category product portfolio across multiple brands to deliver sales, revenue, and profit objectives by fulfilling the needs of our cultivation partners

Set business priorities across the category product portfolio based on needs, voice of customer, business case and ability to execute. Includes new product development, product improvements, SKU rationalization, and strategic operational excellence
Responsible for category P&L and development of priorities
Set direction on overall product, price, place and promotion strategies and budget, identifying products & ensuring cross-functional activation
Communicate overall category strategies, plans and results to leaders and cross-functional groups on an on-going, consistent basis to drive alignment
Lead along with Marketing Operations team in the building of Strategic Marketing Plans for key priorities outlined as part of the long-term strategic plan and brand positioning
Develop & implement pricing changes across portfolio on semi-annual basis based on strategic assessment of organizational/category goals and business situation (COGS changes, competitive set, innovation, etc.

Supply Chain & Sourcing

Identify and prioritize needs, understand the market to determine appropriate sources of supply, and benchmarking/baselining the current state.
Responsible for developing sourcing strategy for the product category, managing, and leading periodic supplier business reviews (i.e., EBs, QBRs, etc.), leading the competitive process (i.e., RFx, Auctions, etc.), supplier selection, commercial negotiations, deal finalization, and similar category manager competencies
Understand and research the relevant product categories and subcategories to remain abreast of best practices, leading suppliers, benchmark and baseline data, industry trends, etc.
Partner with purchasing to manage onboarding, contracting and negotiations with suppliers as efficiently and effectively as possible
Lead some and support all organizational development through roadmap projects, special initiatives, etc.
Lead regular business reviews with key suppliers
Create approval decks, savings cases, and contract summaries for obtaining internal buy-in
Work cross-functionally with internal and external counterparts
Provide information to support monthly forecasts vs actuals, project pipeline opportunities, and projected savings
International procurement responsibilities
Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field
5 years of experience with previous category or product owner responsibility in the controlled environment agriculture industry
Solid technical understanding of one or all of the following: HVAC, Dehumidification, Ventilation and Water Treatment
Experience with financial analysis and modeling
Extensive experience leading teams & cross-functional projects
Ability to think and react in a high-energy, fast-paced environment
Experience planning both seasonal and replenishment-based categories
Ability to synthesize large quantities of and complex data into usable/actionable information
Track record of taking ownership and driving results in a data-driven, fast-paced environment
Strong communication skills (both verbal and written)
Ability to interact with and influence leadership and customers
Proven ability of working with and managing external vendors and partners
Proven ability of developing, launching and marketing new products
Willingness to travel

Compensation includes a salary commensurate with experience, participation in group insurance plans upon eligibility, paid time off, sick leave, parental leave and more. Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons.

Criminal background checks are part of the GrowGeneration hiring process.

GrowGeneration is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.