Category Manager

Act as the 'business owner' for assigned category, possessing a complete understanding of internal and external variables that impact the business and is able to execute at both tactical and strategic levels to achieve long-term growth
- Definition of an assortment: number of references and number of stores in which the brand will be present
- Definition of the mix product/brand: price positioning, type of emplacement (shelves or displays), merchandising, number of meters/linear
- Definition of training's help
- Have a thorough understanding of the industry, seasonality, and business trends/events, and continually stay on top of the industry and competitive trends.
- Have a complete understanding of the customer needs, both existing and potential, and use that knowledge to advocate for and drive delivery of features that provide amazon customers with an unparalleled shopping experience.
- Sourcing and managing vendor relationships: manage supplier/partner contracts, day-to-day relationships, and negotiate and secure marketing funds.
- Bachelor's degree
- 5 or more years of relevant senior-level experience in retail, operations, business management or consulting (could include buying, product management, financial analyses) with a proven history of delivering results
- Experience in negotiations, pricing, or inventory management
- Proficiency with Excel and strong analytical acumen
- Strong communication (verbal and written) and collaboration skills that enable you to earn trust at all levels
- Business-focused thinking, an ability to focus on key issues, and a strong hands-on, results-driven.