Industrybuying.com - Category Owner

1) Manage Portfolio: New brand acquisition and pricing strategy, category merchandising on the website, managing product portfolio, and inventory management.

2) Vendor management: Vendor development & management, vendor relationship management.

3) Private Label Development: Development of Private brands/products based on historical sales records and by assessing market trends.

4) Marketing: Developing relevant category content for marketing and promotions, working closely with the digital marketing team to optimize spends across different digital channels.

5) Price Management: Price management of the catalogue so one remains competitive in the market, which would include negotiations with the vendors and replacing the ones that fail to provide a competitive price.

6) Category Analytics: Proficient in data and analytics to identify growth areas and execute.

7) Preferable Industries: Row Labels, Office Supplies, Lab Supplies, Medical supplies & equipments, Solar, Agriculture Gardening & landscaping, Safety, Automotive maintenance & accessories, Material handling & equipment.

Desired skills

1) Previous working experience in a similar category for at least 2 years.

2) In-depth knowledge of marketing and sales operations and processes.

3) Hands-on experience with analyzing big data and making forecasts.

4) Analytical and critical thinker.

5) Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.