Category Manager – Accessories
Sleep Country
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Brampton • Canada
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Salary
💰 CA$85,000 - CA$110,000 per year
About the role
- Be financially accountable for categories which entails building and reviewing annual category budgets, sales forecasts, and margin plans
- Analyze category sales, identify gaps, and recommend growth opportunities
- Develop category strategies to maximize profitability
- Conduct competitive analysis
- Partner with sourcing and vendors on product development initiatives
- Oversee product quality checks and pre-launch QC
- Manage inventory exit plans
- Prepare product launch documentation and store communications
- Support stores with merchandising inquiries and training materials
- Collaborate on planograms and in-store merchandising for new product rollouts
- Plan and execute POP materials and visual merchandising initiatives
- Coordinate floor model planning and allocation
- Manage vendor documentation and SKU creation
- Oversee pricing models, cost averages, and volume rebate
- Provide regular reporting on category performance, key metrics, and strategic recommendations to senior management
- Develop and review promotional plans and event analysis
- Review flyers and ensure pricing accuracy and parity
- Communicate marketing updates to stores
Requirements
- University or College degree in Category Management/Merchandising, Business or related discipline
- 5-7 years’ experience in retail office environment with focus on merchandising, retail operations, category management, product development, fashion/apparel or accessories business
- Previous experience in managing or leading a team is a definite asset
- Knowledge of merchandising principles, retail operations, marketing campaigns and in-store visual presentations
- Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with both internal and external stakeholders as well as build and develop strong partnerships
- Self-starter with exceptional interpersonal, communication, organizational, relationship-building, negotiation, analytical, financial analysis, presentation and project management skills
- Detail oriented with strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple and competing priorities in a fast-pace work environment
- Business savvy and up to date on current market and industry trends
- High level of proficiency managing data through technology
- Proficient in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
- Some travel will be required
Benefits
- Full medical, dental benefits and a Deferred Profit Sharing Program
- Annual Wellness Credit of up to $250.00 for any products/services that improve your health and well-being, i.e., health assessments, nutrition counselling, hiking shoes, a yoga outfit or fitness equipment!
- Associate Discount Program where you will be able to enjoy some of the world’s best sleep products
- Maternity/Parental leave top up benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement Program that covers professional AND personal development
- Long service awards, celebrations and other social events
- Associate Referral Program
- Paid day off to volunteer at your local charity of choice
- Recognized as one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures in 2023 by Waterstone Human Capital
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
category managementmerchandisingretail operationsproduct developmentfinancial analysiscompetitive analysisinventory managementpromotional planningdata managementvisual merchandising
Soft Skills
interpersonal skillscommunication skillsorganizational skillsrelationship-buildingnegotiation skillsanalytical skillspresentation skillsproject management skillsself-starterdetail oriented