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Guitar Center•Westlake Village, CA

About The Position

The Assistant Category Manager (Omni) manages the in-store and online assortment of an assigned category for Guitar Center retail locations and websites. The role covers product assortment, sales and margin, store clustering, inventory levels, promotions, vendor relationships, and category analysis. The position also coordinates product launches and marketing activities across retail, catalog, and web properties, and evaluates market, competitor, and consumer trends.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business, Finance, Statistics, Economics, or a related field, or five years of equivalent work experience.
Two years of experience in merchandising, retail, and/or category management.
Valid state driver’s license and an automobile.
Ability to acquire work or travel documents, such as a passport and visa, as required by various countries.

Responsibilities

Select and plan assortments to meet sales, margin, and inventory goals.
Manage vendor relationships, including negotiating pricing, delivery times, and payment terms.
Coordinate product launches across retail, catalog, and web properties.
Set promotional, clearance, and markdown pricing.
Work with vendors to develop exclusive products for retail and online outlets.
Develop promotional opportunities with vendors to increase revenue.
Coordinate everyday marketing efforts with Visual Merchandising, Digital Marketing, and Print Advertising.
Monitor and report on competitors’ pricing, promotions, assortments, and presentation tactics.
Perform weekly, monthly, and quarterly category analysis and external market analysis.
Project future sales velocity based on market and product category trends.
Analyze consumer purchasing behavior and merchandise according to consumer purchasing trends.
Perform additional duties as assigned.