Category Manager jobs in Alaska
Category Manager develops the overall strategy for a product category and researches new product options in the category to drive sales and achieve targets. Leads a team that provides category insights and proposals by analyzing marketing and customer data and monitoring relevant market conditions. Being a Category Manager works closely with sales team to determine optimal pricing through analysis of sales trends, competitors, buying habits and planograms of products to promote sales opportunities. Provides effective promotional materials. Additionally, Category Manager may develop special arrangements with vendors to enhance product promotions. Requires a bachelor's degree of marketing. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Category Manager typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be a Category Manager typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Recently Added Category Manager jobs
Category Manager - Alcohol & Beverages
- Alaska Commercial Company
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Anchorage, AK
FULL_TIME
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In your role as Category Manager - Alcohol & Beverages, at Alaska Commercial Company (ACC), you source, price, and market product to profitably grow the department to the gross profit line.
Joining ACC gives you the opportunity for growth and development throughout the company, an attractive and competitive salary and benefits package, and to be part of a dynamic and diverse culture.
ACC is a subsidiary of The North West Company International (NWCI), a leading retailer of under-served rural communities and urban neighborhood markets in the following regions: Northern Canada, Western Canada, rural Alaska, the South Pacific islands, and the Caribbean. Our stores offer a broad range of products and services with an emphasis on food. Our value offer is to be the best local shopping choice for everyday household and local lifestyle needs. Check out www.alaskacommercial.com for more information.
Your Responsibility:- To continually evaluate all available vendors and select the appropriate vendors based on the following criteria: cost, terms, service level, time in transit (cost of interest and necessary inventory level), and quality
- Establish the appropriate retail prices to attain the budgeted gross profit
- Ensure all necessary tasks are done each month to make sure Gross Profit budgets are met for each period
- Develop strategic marketing plans including advertising, in-store specials, promotional, and special buys
- Perform category assessments on all categories and implement changes necessary as outlined in the plan. Category plans must be done once a year with a chosen vendor partner, assigning roles, strategies, and goals that meet format strategies. All major financial performance goals include profitable sales, costing, pricing, and assortment
- Assist in setting the initial sales, gross margin, and inventory forecasts used in developing the final operating budget. Put plans in place to meet monthly budgets as outlined through retail management, vendor rebates, and markdown management
- Learn all aspects of system reporting tools required to perform job duties
- Responsible for supervising the department's Assistant Category Manager
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Minimum of 5 years of retail management experience and/or previous purchasing experience with food products
- Ability to operate computer systems proficiently, specifically the MS Office Suite, including Excel
- Strong analytical skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Ability to set priorities for yourself and to manage the priorities of your subordinates
- Strong problem solving skills and the ability to teach and monitor the performance of your subordinates
- Great interpersonal and management skills with strong attention to detail
- Strong Financial acumen
- Strong attention to details and time management
- Strong time management and adherence to both Category and Company goals and deadlines
- Ability to set priorities based on workload
- Fast-paced office environment
- Primarily computer work; able to sit or stand in one place for long periods of time
- Multiple phone calls and meetings on a daily/weekly basis
- Open-area office environment
- Ability to travel up to 30% of the time
Reports to: Vice President, Merchandising
We create a collaborative and constructive culture by:- Acting with Integrity
- Fostering excellence
- Respecting Others
- Working Collaboratively
- Being Accountable
You may include your resume and cover letter together as a single document. A competitive salary is being offered along with opportunities to learn, develop and advance throughout the organization. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. - Just Posted
Wine Category Manager
- Alutiiq, LLC
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Anchorage, AK
FULL_TIME
- Job Description: The Wine Category Manager is responsible for the management and oversight of the wine category at Liquor Stores USA, North, to include Sake, Mead, and NA Wine products. The Wine Categ...
- 1 Day Ago
Category Manager II - Fresh, Frozen, & Processed Meats
- Denali Staffing Group
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Anchorage, AK
FULL_TIME
- Areas Of AccountabilityYou are the subject matter expert for your Category and build plans around category product, promotion, and placement to drive financial performance.Build and maintain strong re...
- 20 Days Ago
Manager
- Denali Subway
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Denali National Park, AK
TEMPORARY,OTHER
- Overview: We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Manager to join our team. As a Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of our establishment. The ideal candidat...
- 15 Days Ago
Case Manager - Case Manager
- Alto Health Care Staffing
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Juneau, AK
CONTRACTOR
- Job SummaryWe are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Case Manager to join our team. As a Case Manager, you will play a crucial role in providing support and guidance to individuals or families faci...
- 1 Day Ago
Co-Manager
- North-Wend Foods Inc.
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Palmer, AK
FULL_TIME
- Co- Managers assist the General Manager is managing the operations and staff of a Wendy’s Restaurant, including the execution of all Company policies, procedures, programs and systems. The primary res...
- 2 Days Ago
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- Lifetime Brands
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- Johnson Controls International
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Milwaukee, WI
- What you will do As a Global Category Manager you will be working closely with cross-functional teams to develop and lea...
- 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
Category Manager
- Nestlé Purina
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St. Louis, MO
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Category Manager
- Heinen's Grocery Store
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Cleveland, OH
- Company Overview: Founded in 1929, Heinen’s is a premier grocery store chain noted for its quality products and outstand...
- 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM
Category Manager
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Byron Center, MI
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Category Manager
- StraussGroup - Executive Search Consultants
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- THE POSITION The Global Sourcing Manager leads the Strategic Sourcing efforts for the Nicholasville, KY, manufacturing p...
- 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Alaska
Alaska is the northernmost and westernmost state in the United States and has the most easterly longitude in the United States because the Aleutian Islands extend into the Eastern Hemisphere. Alaska is the only non-contiguous U.S. state on continental North America; about 500 miles (800 km) of British Columbia (Canada) separates Alaska from Washington. It is technically part of the continental U.S., but is sometimes not included in colloquial use; Alaska is not part of the contiguous U.S., often called "the Lower 48". The capital city, Juneau, is situated on the mainland of the North American ...
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Income Estimation for Category Manager jobs
$127,431 to $166,810
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