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Associate Category Manager, Marketplace

Educated Solutions Corp
Bolingbrook, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/4/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/27/2025

Location

Hybrid / Bolingbrook,IL

Description

ESC has an exciting opportunity for an Associate Category Manager to join our premier beauty brand client's growing Marketplace team. The Associate Category Manager is responsible for partnering closely with the Sr. Category Managers in identifying and acquiring new sellers to join the marketplace platform. The position is hybrid in the Greater Chicagoland area and starts as a contract opportunity with the opportunity to convert to a permanent position.

Key Tasks :

  • Assisting in the identification and recruitment of new sellers across key-priority categories in alignment with the company's marketplace strategy
  • Developing and pitching value propositions to prospective sellers, highlighting the benefits of joining the company's marketplace
  • Identifying potential sellers that align with the marketplace's strategic goals and product categories
  • Executing seller acquisition strategies, including outreach, partnerships, and marketing campaigns
  • Negotiating and finalizing contracts with new sellers, ensuring compliance with marketplace policies and standards
  • Forecasting volume and number of new sellers and activities required to incubate them
  • Educating sellers on features, promotional campaign and market insights
  • Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders to ensure a seamless seller experience on the platform
  • Manage administrative tasks required to support the ongoing growth of the Marketplace.
  • Interacting with stakeholders of different teams to ensure products sold by new sellers receive enough visibility on the product pages

Required Qualifications :

  • A Bachelor's degree in business, analytics, or a related field; advanced degree preferred but not required.
  • 2 years' experience in retail, e-commerce, business development or sales; experience with B2B environment preferred
  • Strong sales and business development skills, with a proven track record of achieving sales targets and driving revenue growth
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with sellers and internal stakeholders
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data to drive decision-making
  • Knowledge of e-commerce platforms and marketplaces, including seller onboarding, product listing, and order management
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
  • Strong negotiation and persuasion skills, with the ability to close deals and drive revenue growth
  • Self-starter who is comfortable working independently and taking ownership of your work.
  • Team player who is willing to collaborate with others to achieve shared goals.
  • Passionate about e-commerce and excited about the opportunity to help sellers succeed on the platform.
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