Senior Category Manager - Restorative

Patterson Companies, Inc.•Saint Paul, MN

7d•$96,500 - $128,700•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Category Manager will be responsible for managing the development and implementation of marketing initiatives as the primary contact for assigned category, at Patterson Dental Supply, Inc. Formulates the development of objectives, programs and promotional activity of assigned category, responsible for private label growth and objectives of assigned category.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or comparable business field
Minimum of 6+ years of product marketing and/or product management experience
Proven track record of managing complex projects
Demonstrated record collaborating with cross-functional teams
Effective interpersonal communication and presentation skills
Ability to work effectively within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced changing environment -- multi-tasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner
Has good organizational and problem-solving skills
Shows a great attention to detail

Nice To Haves

Experience with technology products in the dental industry
Experience in partnering with vendors and/or sales organizations
Experience in mobile/cloud technologies
Experience working with digital strategy/web analytics
Strong analytical capabilities
Strong written communication skills

Responsibilities

Create and implement marketing initiatives to promote category sales and gross margin to meet company objectives
Analyze category, measure results and growth of category, monitor and support individual branch performance
Analyze syndicated external data to determine industry and consumer trends
Collaborate with manufacturer partners, negotiate special terms and programs, create internal and external marketing pieces, and manage the communication and implementation to the Patterson Dental field sales team
Identify private label opportunities and additions by category, ad SKUs to meet company objectives
Develop educational support programs incorporating both product knowledge and selling strategies
Partner with integrated marketing team to develop and implement digital strategies
Serve as an event management contact for corporate office staff and field for conventions and tradeshows; coordinate team efforts with manufacturer reps to maximize return on investment
Responsible for private label products within assigned category
Manage and incorporate marketing efforts with logistics and finance to ensure maximized capitalization on vendor advertising allowances
Manages direct reports including the hiring, development, performance management, goal setting, and other managerial duties. Ensures direct reports are aware of and follow established business policies, practices, and Company’s Code of Conduct to create a supportive and productive working environment.