Category Manager - eCommerce

Looking for a talented, driven and experienced Category Manager. It is a pivotal role that will contribute to the evolution and success of one of the fastest growing businesses in the company. If you are inspired by a new challenge, the thought of contributing to Organization's growth in a significant way, and leading a team to do it, this is the position for you.

Responsibilities:

The successful Category Manager must be able to:

- Act as the - business owner- for his or her categories, possessing a complete understanding of internal and external variables that impact our business (this entails owning forecasting, monitoring, understanding and reporting on the category, along with responsibility for driving strategic projects and promotions to achieve business objectives)

- Have a thorough understanding of the industry, seasonality and global trends/events, and continually monitor competitor/industry developments

- Maximize long-term business profitability

- Have a complete understanding of the customer needs, both existing and potential, and use that knowledge to deliver site features that provide customers with an unparalleled shopping experience

- Manage vendor relationships - manage supplier/partner contracts, manage day-to-day relationships, and negotiate and secure marketing funds

- Create business plans for new opportunities and develop and execute project plans for the launch of new features, incorporating merchandising and pricing strategies

- Coordinate cross-functional teams, and communicate with internal and external parties, while meeting tight deadlines

- Conduct financial analysis of business opportunities to meet and exceed revenue and profitability targets