Home Depot
Category Manager
Home Depot, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
Position Purpose:
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, Souring, 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.
Key Responsibilities:
20% - Assortment Selection - Executes the business review of category/categories on a regular basis; determining changes to product mix to better optimize assortment and drive innovation.
40% - Category Management - Collaborate with THD Private Brands and merchants to drive operational excellence for resets, product launch, and in stock.
40% - Strategic Team Leadership - Serve as a single point of contact for assigned category for merchandising, internal THD teams and suppliers.
Direct Manager/Direct Reports:
This Position typically reports to the Product Development Merchant
This Position has 0 Direct Reports
Travel Requirements:
No travel required.
Physical Requirements:
Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions, there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
Working Conditions:
Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
Minimum Qualifications:
Must be 18 years of age or older
Must be legally permitted to work in the United States
Preferred Qualifications:
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
Minimum Education:
The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.
Preferred Education:
The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.
Minimum Years of Work Experience:
4
Preferred Years of Work Experience:
4
Minimum Leadership Experience:
No previous leadership experience
Preferred Leadership Experience:
No previous leadership experience
Certifications:
None
Competencies:
Persuades
Collaborates
Instills Trust
Builds Networks
Communicates Effectively
Customer Focus
Drives Results
Organizational Savvy
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
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, Souring, 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.
Key Responsibilities:
20% - Assortment Selection - Executes the business review of category/categories on a regular basis; determining changes to product mix to better optimize assortment and drive innovation.
40% - Category Management - Collaborate with THD Private Brands and merchants to drive operational excellence for resets, product launch, and in stock.
40% - Strategic Team Leadership - Serve as a single point of contact for assigned category for merchandising, internal THD teams and suppliers.
Direct Manager/Direct Reports:
This Position typically reports to the Product Development Merchant
This Position has 0 Direct Reports
Travel Requirements:
No travel required.
Physical Requirements:
Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions, there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
Working Conditions:
Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
Minimum Qualifications:
Must be 18 years of age or older
Must be legally permitted to work in the United States
Preferred Qualifications:
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
Minimum Education:
The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.
Preferred Education:
The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.
Minimum Years of Work Experience:
4
Preferred Years of Work Experience:
4
Minimum Leadership Experience:
No previous leadership experience
Preferred Leadership Experience:
No previous leadership experience
Certifications:
None
Competencies:
Persuades
Collaborates
Instills Trust
Builds Networks
Communicates Effectively
Customer Focus
Drives Results
Organizational Savvy
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.