Associate Category Manager
Position ID#: 11832
# Positions: 1
State: PA
City: Camp Hill
Category: Corporate - Category Management / Marketing / Merchandising
Store #: ..
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Job Description:
SUMMARY
The primary purpose of this position is to assist the Category Manager in all elements necessary to ensure the successful completion of ad planning, event planning, and collaborative business planning. Frequent independent judgments are essential. The incumbent is also required to perform all tasks in a safe manner consistent with corporate policies and state and federal laws.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The associate is responsible for the functions below, in addition to other duties as assigned:
* Analyze sales results on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis.
* Manage incremental income, including invoicing, coops, markdown monies, coupon redemption, single check rebate, temporary price reductions, and scan backs.
* Assist with ad planning, buy plans, and collaborative planning systems.
* Oversee the active items, discontinued items, and promotional purchases in inventory.
* Assist in the development of retail pricing strategies.
* Interact with suppliers with regard to assortment selection and promotion activities.
Assist with the development of off shelf promotions.
Experience / Requirements:
Other Skills, Abilities, and/or Training
The following qualities are required:
* Minimum age of 18 years old due to education and experience required.
* Ability to pass drug test.
* Committed to providing customer service that makes both internal and external customers feel welcome, important, and appreciated.
* Ability to preserve confidentiality of information.
* Ability and willingness to move with purpose and a strong sense of urgency.
* Accuracy and attention to detail.
* Ability to organize and prioritize a variety of tasks/projects.
* Ability to work within strict time frames and resolute deadlines.
The following qualities are helpful:
* Proficiency with the Microsoft®Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access).
* Ability to work weekends on a regular basis.
* Ability to work extended days on a frequent basis.
* Ability to work any shift.
Education:
Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Business, plus five (5) years' experience in retail buying; or equivalent combination of education and experience. In addition, the associate should have retail store experience.
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