Category Manager, Private Brands

The Home Depot • Atlanta, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Category Manager is responsible for executing the overall short- and long-term sales strategy for assigned categories. Responsibilities include working in conjunction with Product Development, Sourcing, Product Engineering, Merchandising, and other Private Brand teams to drive sales for assigned Private Brand product category. Includes assisting with product review presentations, working with suppliers, executing product line strategies, and reporting financial results to leadership.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States
• 4 years of work experience
• Bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Working knowledge of presentation software (e.g., Microsoft PowerPoint)
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Ability to convey complex or technical ideas and processes in easy-to-understand terms to diverse audiences
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of product trends, merchandising, display development and management, and program profitability analysis.
• Understanding of requirements of doing business with customer, including all aspects of business, operations, finance, credit and distribution
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Specialized with Excel
• Sales experience within The Home Depot

Responsibilities

• Executes the business review of category/categories on a regular basis; determining changes to product mix to better optimize assortment and drive innovation.
• Collaborate with THD Private Brands and merchants to drive operational excellence for resets, product launch, and in stock.
• Serve as a single point of contact for assigned category for merchandising, internal THD teams and suppliers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level