Category General Manager Director

Best Buy•Richfield, MN

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

As the Category General Manager Director, you’ll be responsible for the development of the product category strategies that deliver customer experience and financial goals of the business with an omnichannel mindset. You will lead a team to guide and support the priorities working alongside category leaders to adjust individual strategies and create a larger strategy focused on customer experience. You’ll be a key conduit for the vendors covering all areas of category management, including e-commerce, demand planning, fulfilment, and merchandising responsibilities. This role is hybrid, which means you will be required to work on site Monday through Thursday at the Best Buy corporate office in Richfield, Minnesota. You can work virtually from home or another non-Best Buy location on Friday. The recruiter or hiring manager will provide more details during the hiring process.

Requirements

5 years of experience in merchandising, buying, demand planning, e-commerce, financial planning, or marketing
3 years of managing cross-functional teams
2 years of people management experience
Experience developing an end-to-end strategic vision

Nice To Haves

10 years of experience in merchandising, buying, demand planning, e-commerce, financial planning, or marketing
6 years of people leadership experience
2 years of complex vendor management contract negotiation
Proficient financial forecasting and planning experience

Responsibilities

Set strategic vision and guide category strategy to deliver strong customer experiences and financial outcomes in support of the larger company strategy, while competing in an evolving omnichannel marketplace environment.
Lead assortment and promotional strategies for all aspects of merchandising, demand planning, and ecommerce within the portfolio, including managing P&L and inventory health within assigned Category.
Effectively represent and communicate the category strategy and approach to category peers, key strategic 1p vendors, and cross-functional partners helping ensure all stakeholders understand the role of category within the enterprise priorities.
Partner with Best Buy Marketplace team to incorporate a holistic category approach that is competitive in the broader marketplace.
Drive strategic alignment and long-term value through vendor relationships, program negotiations, and industry influence.
Leverage data, trends, and market insights to drive decisions, optimize operations, and anticipate demand shifts.
Collaborate with CX and analytics teams to understand customer needs and use data to shape category strategy with a digital-first mindset.
Focus on building a high-performing team through trust, vulnerability, grace, empathy and intentional development. Average team size is 10 to 15 employees.
Prioritize coaching and growth plans to strengthen future talent, while managing workload and resources effectively.
Demonstrate peer-to-peer leadership by sharing knowledge and influencing outcomes across teams without authority.