Category Manager Lighting

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Apply Job Type Full-time Description Love what you do.

Support the pros behind the shows! Work for a company that treats its

employees like family! After all, Full Compass Systems is a family-owned

business that has almost 50 years\' worth of building relationships with

our employees and customers. We are a one-stop shop for anything audio,

video, lighting, and musical equipment related. We work with Fortune 100

companies, start-up companies, and every type of organization in

between. Our benefits Include: Potential for a Hybrid Schedule On-Site

Restaurant Volunteer Time Off Paid Time Off Health/Dental/Vision

Insurance Life Insurance 401(k) Position Summary The Category Manager -

Lighting is responsible for managing, sourcing, pricing, and

merchandising lighting products for catalog, internet and sales

promotions that meet the merchandising objectives of the company.

Provides merchandise assortments that continually increase company

revenues and profitability that achieve all assigned category goals and

Objectives. Essential Job Functions Develops, Implements And Executes

annual and long-range merchandising plans in support of company sales

objectives for growth and profitability for assigned product lines.

Plans include goals, financial targets and identification of

opportunities for market segment, position, and/or competitive

advantage. Responsible for negotiation of all elements of vendor

programs, including but not limited to, discounts from invoice, co-op,

volume rebates, marketing funds, payment terms, exclusive models,

allocations, etc. Consults with Management as needed. Manages

manufacturer performance and relationships, assuring a high level of

product quality, delivery, and margin. Works closely with manufacturers

and Management to develop product assortments within designated category

that are indicative of current and emerging market and customer demand

patterns. Manage product line scope and size through quantitative

analysis as well as market conditions. Differentiates product assortment

from competitors through the creation of unique bundles, value ads,

exclusive models, b-stock and closeouts. Regularly analyzes category

performance reports and reacts accordingly to positive or negative sales

trends through assortment or promotional adjustments. Develops action

plans to improve sales and sell-thru. Manages product life cycles,

developing alternatives to increase sales and extend sales performance;

works with suppliers and Supply Chain to develop exit strategies for

non-performing products. Ensures Full Compass is first to market with

all major new products and product launches. Coordinates closely with

vendors, marketing, and purchasing to ensure successful and timely

execution. Responsible for creation of merchandising offers to support

promotional vehicles. This includes offers to support the Full\... For

full info follow application link. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity

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disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.