What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Category Manager position at Global Industrial Services?
For over 70 years Global Industrial has been an industry leader providing private label and brand name industrial equipment and supplies to businesses throughout North America.
We carry over one million industrial, material handling and business products that are sold through our website, corporate sales people and full color catalogs. We are constantly increasing our product offerings to meet the diverse and changing needs of our customers. Our customers include small to large corporations, institutions, government agencies and consumers across North America.
* 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
Qualifications:
* 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
Preferred Qualifications:
* 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
The base pay for this position will be $55,000 to $60,000 per annum. The exact pay will be determined by multiple factors unique to each individual, including years of experience, certifications, and the specific location of the job. Rates may vary in other areas due to differing labor costs.
Global Industrial provides equal employment opportunities to all employee and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absences, compensation and training.
Global Industrial, a Systemax Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Salary : $55,000 - $60,000