Category Manager

Description

Position Summary

M.R. Williams, Inc. is a family-owned business where convenience distribution is done differently. Established in 1976, M.R. Williams, Inc. has evolved throughout the years, partnering with the convenience store channel to provide not only products and customer service but technological solutions unlike any other. Our employees understand their purpose is to make every decision by first asking how it will impact the customer. We take pride in understanding our customers’ needs while providing solutions through our selfless service and our continuous search for improvements. We are excited to find added talent that believes in our customers like we do. 

Responsibilities

• Ensuring company product categories along with displays are optimized for sales and marketing.
• Researching and analyzing trends in sales and consumer behavior.
• Drafting reports for the organization to enhance sales.
• Producing, adapting, and advising on display and current marketing materials as needed.
• Planning and implementing planograms for shelf displays.
• Communicating with suppliers and retailers about products.
• Optimizing in-store displays with prompted signage, category markers, and category usage tips.
• Adjusting strategies and materials to improve sales with new target markets.
• Coordinating and briefing market research initiatives.
• Checking and managing inventory for various product categories.

Requirements

 Education, Experience and Skills Required

• A bachelor's degree in marketing, business, or supply chain management.
• 3 years experience in retail and marketing.
• Proficiency in supplier management software like Retail Link, Apollo, Nielsen Spectra.
• An excellent grasp of spatial, design, and promotional planning.
• Up to date with the latest category management principles.
• Proficient at evaluating current business retail practices.
• Ability to write well and generate reports on market activity.
• Possess great negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to think from a consumer perspective and understand buying behavior.
• Analytical, creative, and goal-driven thinking.