What are the responsibilities and job description for the Category Manager position at Aston Carter?
Job Summary : The Category Manager will be responsible for managing a specific category of products, developing strategies to maximize sales and profitability, and ensuring the category meets customer needs. This role requires a blend of analytical skills, strategic thinking, and strong communication abilities.
Key Responsibilities :
- Develop and implement category strategies to achieve sales and profitability targets.
- Conduct market research and analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and competitive landscape.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including marketing, sales, and supply chain to optimize product assortment and pricing.
- Manage vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and ensure timely delivery of products.
- Monitor category performance and adjust strategies as needed to meet business objectives.
- Analyze sales data and customer feedback to make informed decisions on product selection and merchandising.
- Prepare and present regular reports on category performance to management.
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What We Offer :
About Aston Carter :
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing double diamond winner for both client and talent service.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through :
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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