Category Manager – Customer Profit Redemptions
Scholastic
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Florida • United States
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Salary
💰 $84,000 - $95,000 per year
About the role
- Lead the development and management of high-volume non-book product categories for Scholastic Reading Events’ customer profit redemption businesses.
- Develop and execute category strategies and curate assortments for the Book Fairs Scholastic Dollars Catalog and the Book Clubs Classroom Collection.
- Review, evaluate, select, develop, and acquire compelling, relevant, and high-performing products each season.
- Analyze sales performance, inventory sell-through, and market research to refine product selection and identify new category and growth opportunities.
- Negotiate product costs and vendor marketing support; act as primary point of contact for vendor partners.
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in category management
- Demonstrated achievement in identifying, analyzing, and capitalizing on category trends for product procurement and development to drive sales and profit
- Ability to lead, manage projects, and problem-solve independently
- Self-motivated to thrive and multi-task in a fast-paced, dynamic environment (remote)
- Detail-oriented with strong communication, and organization skills, and the ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines
- High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace applications.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Flexible working arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
category managementproduct procurementsales performance analysisinventory managementmarket researchproduct selectionvendor negotiation
Soft skills
leadershipproject managementproblem-solvingself-motivationmulti-taskingdetail-orientedcommunicationorganizationprioritizationdeadline management