SR. CATEGORY MANAGER

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Summary

The Sr. Category Manager is responsible for the US strategy and execution of the Pellet, Charcoal and Accessories Categories.  Additionally, they will be the point person to help lead cross-category programs.  They will partner with numerous cross functional teams to ensure profitability and share growth of relevant categories by optimizing mix, pricing and go to market strategies.  The ideal candidate will have prior experience in P&L management, pricing, assortment/mix planning, and will be knowledgeable about different Retail Channels of Trade.  This leader needs to have the ability to develop processes and ways of working from the ground up, establishing relationships and leading a team of cross-functional members.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for delivering annual financial metrics of Pellet, Charcoal, & Accessories categories (Invoiced Sales, GM%, Share) 
• Define & operationally execute GTM strategy (mix, pricing, trade program, incentives, online execution) to accelerate the Pellet, Charcoal, & Accessories Categories at DIY, Co-op, Independent, Mass, Club and other Channels of Trade
• Create a deep understanding of the marketplace & competitive assortments/activities through in-market analysis, Sales input and Product Management input
• Owns strategy of MAP policy across all categories, identifying opportunities for enhancement and driving alignment within the organization
• Collaborate with the Product Management and Sales Teams to drive the right flooring assortments in line with channel strategy and to drive growth in each account
• Create actions to bulletproof plans or close gaps; identifying opportunities by category & channel. 
• Lead a diverse cross-functional team in determining pricing & promotional strategy and calendar review, implementing a review process and hierarchy of approval for sales programming and sales proposals.
• Drive the team in determining innovative tactics and campaigns and priorities to drive profitability through volume, price, and mix
• Provide monthly reporting of revenue and profit performance, variance analysis, new product development updates and changes.

Qualifications to perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• Continuous improvement mindset and structured problem solving
• Thought leader with a growth mindset
• Ability to structure to drive clarity and followership
• Ability to influence cross-functional partners with data
• Dynamic motivator/leader, relationship builder
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Education and/or Experience

• 4 year college degree required
• 10+ Years of Experience in Sales, Marketing, Category Managment &/or Merchandising

Weber-Stephen Products LLC is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor.