Category Manager

Category Manager

Welcome to Rouses! Our family-owned company has a long-standing commitment to provide our customers with the

best quality, value and service every time they shop our stores. Great people make a company a great place to shop,

work and build a career. Our team members are the foundation of who we are, why we have been successful for three

generations and the reason we will continue to thrive for generations to come.

We are committed to being the area's leader in service, value, professionalism and clean stores. Rouses is growing and

we're searching for leaders to grow with us. We look for leaders who can put the customer first, deliver results, develop

talent, empower their teams and create excitement to sustain our reputation as “Best Place to Work.” At Rouses, each

person brings their skills and passion to a fast-paced, ever-changing retail environment.

The Category Manager is accountable for meeting assigned financial targets for the assigned department(s). They lead a

team of one or more Category Analysts. They are strategic, motivated, self-confident, humble, collaborative and

passionate about the business – outwardly demonstrating the company's values. The position reports to the VP of

(either Fresh or Center Store).

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Supervising, coaching and providing feedback to direct reports, helping them attain performance excellence

• Completing performance reviews

• Analyzing sales and trends to make key assortment decisions for designated categories to maximize sales and

profits

• Maintaining retail pricing to achieve designated profitability goals

• Developing, executing and reviewing promotional plans, including Ad Planner surveys for internal and

external use

• Building local/regional marketing and ROP advertising and promotional strategies

• Planning the purchasing strategy for of holiday/seasonal items

• Managing and monitoring vendor deals to procure product at the best possible price to ensure profitability

• Leading quarterly top-to-top business reviews with key vendors and senior management

• Communicating effectively with individuals in all levels within the organization and with external partners

• Coordinating special events and promotions with the Marketing/Advertising department and other

departments

• Develop and implement category reviews in conjunction with space management to build plan-o-grams.

• Visiting competition to stay current on category trends, new/unique items, new/unique merchandising and

retail pricing

• Attending trade shows, as needed

• Researching and replying to stores, office personnel and vendors on inquiries pertaining to assigned

departments

• Other duties, as assigned

Qualifications:

Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office systems, especially Excel

2+ years of experience with retail pricing and merchandising

Must be able to travel, as required

Retail management experience preferred

Perishable experience preferred

Prior experience with Category Management and Category Management software preferred

Proficient with company systems and programs, such as BR data, Category Analyser, Nielsen, IRI, Spectra, etc.

preferred

Must be able to work weekdays and be available weekends when required

Able to pass a criminal background check and drug screen

Physical Requirements:

Able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $900.00 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

Experience:

• Category management: 1 year (Preferred)
• Procurement: 1 year (Preferred)
• Purchasing: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person