Executive Leadership Solutions

Category Manager

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Celia Tiberio

Celia Tiberio

Vice President, Executive Leadership Solutions & Top Biller for 2022

Responsibilities:

Develop and execute annual category business plans including category specific roles, strategies, and tactics as well as overall marketing goals and objectives.

  • Work closely with operations to ensure effective execution of all programs through store visits, in store training and all communications methods.
  • Establishes pricing and margins for assigned categories. Completes competitive price surveys and looks for Price Optimization opportunities.
  • Responsible for product assortment; works with Merchandising on planograms, placement, item deletion and store layouts for assigned categories.
  • Coordinates and implements monthly promotions. Clearly communicate these promotions to Vendors, Price book and Operations.
  • Analyze Monthly Sales data and prepare category analysis.
  • Secures and administers rebates and allowances. Reconciles rebates on a quarterly basis.
  • Coordinates and tracks testing of new products/equipment. Publishes results and recommendations.
  • Analyze customer and market research data and reports of assigned categories.
  • Develop incentive programs and contests to drive engagement of customers and store associates.
  • Establish, build, and manage critical supplier relationships, including ownership across all negotiation·
  • Negotiate product cost with regional vendor partners.

Background Profile:

  • Category Management

experience with C-stores

  • Ability to travel to store locations as needed

Competencies:

  • Strong analytical and organizational skills.
  • Negotiations skills.
  • In-depth understanding of the dynamics of the shopper and the retailer, underpinned by a deep consumer led mindset.
  • Able to work across multiple external and internal touch points, an effective team player and contributor.
  • Up for a challenge,

able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, prioritize workload and produce high quality, accurate work.

  • Attention to detail and the ability to accomplish tasks within agreed upon time frame.
  • Ability to communicate in a professional and positive demeanor with associates, vendors, customers, and clients.

Mid-Senior Level Retail Marketing Product Management Analyst

  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Marketing, Product Management, and Analyst
  • Industries

    Retail

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