What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Category Director position at Leslie's?
DIVE IN TO A NEW CAREER WITH LESLIE'S:
Leslie's Pool Supplies is the "World's Largest Retailer of Swimming Pool Supplies." With over 1,000 retail stores in 39 states plus PRO, Service, E-Commerce, Production, and Distribution divisions, there are many career opportunities at Leslie's. With over 60 years of providing best-in-class products and solutions to our customers, there is nothing that we value more than the development and growth of our team. We strive to create a positive and fun atmosphere where our Team Members feel valued and are enthusiastic about the contributions they make to the success of Leslie's.
Job Overview:
The Assistant Category Director will be responsible for delivering sales, profit dollars, margin rate, and other P&L objectives for a defined product segment across all channels of Leslie’s business, including brick & mortar stores, proprietary eCommerce, and online marketplaces. This role reports into one of Leslie’s Category Directors within the Merchandising department and plays a critical role in shaping marketing and promotional strategies, establishing and maintaining vendor relationships, assortment planning, and product lifecycle management. The Assistant Category Director will closely follow retail trends and consumer behavior through collaborative communication with internal and external stakeholders and self-service data analytics.
Responsibilities:
Leslie's Pool Supplies is the "World's Largest Retailer of Swimming Pool Supplies." With over 1,000 retail stores in 39 states plus PRO, Service, E-Commerce, Production, and Distribution divisions, there are many career opportunities at Leslie's. With over 60 years of providing best-in-class products and solutions to our customers, there is nothing that we value more than the development and growth of our team. We strive to create a positive and fun atmosphere where our Team Members feel valued and are enthusiastic about the contributions they make to the success of Leslie's.
Job Overview:
The Assistant Category Director will be responsible for delivering sales, profit dollars, margin rate, and other P&L objectives for a defined product segment across all channels of Leslie’s business, including brick & mortar stores, proprietary eCommerce, and online marketplaces. This role reports into one of Leslie’s Category Directors within the Merchandising department and plays a critical role in shaping marketing and promotional strategies, establishing and maintaining vendor relationships, assortment planning, and product lifecycle management. The Assistant Category Director will closely follow retail trends and consumer behavior through collaborative communication with internal and external stakeholders and self-service data analytics.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the Category Director on overall category role and strategy.
- Monitor product performance and recommend adjustments to align with business goals.
- Analyze internal and external market trends to identify opportunities and risks.
- Leverage customer metrics to inform product development and promotional strategies.
- Independently manage a designated segment of the business, ensuring alignment with overall category objectives.
- Develop and execute plans to drive sales and profitability within the assigned segment.
- Assist in planning and executing promotional activities to enhance product visibility and performance.
- Collaborate with marketing and operations teams to align promotions with broader business strategies.
- Partner with cross-functional teams, including marketing, supply chain, and merchandising, to execute category plans and ensure a seamless customer experience
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and vendors to ensure product supply chain stability.
- Track and report on the performance of products and promotions, providing actionable insights to the Category Director.
- Adjust strategies as needed to meet sales, margin, and inventory goals.
- Maintain brand integrity
- Be involved in but not limited to: Assortment planning, vendor negotiations, vendor onboarding, new item launches
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
- 3–5 years of experience in category management, product / brand management, or merchandising.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret customer and market data.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Proven ability with time management and prioritization.
- Positive attitude
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Passion for customer service
- Comprehensive medical, pharmacy, dental, & vision plan options.
- Health savings account (with enrollment in the high deductible health plan option).
- Health & dependent care flexible spending accounts.
- Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance.
- Voluntary supplemental life insurance.
- Company-paid short-term disability and voluntary long-term disability insurance.
- Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) with company match.
- Paid vacation, sick, and bereavement leave.
- Paid holidays, including a floating personal day.
- Employee assistance and wellness programs.
- Earned Wage access is available, allowing early access to a portion of your earned wages before payday.
- Product discounts at Leslie’s Retail stores.
