Category Manager - Toronto, Canada - Metro Inc.

Metro Inc.

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Position Title:

***Category Manager

Requisition ID: 34275

Career Group (ADSP):

***Administrative

Division:
Fresh & Meat Merchandising

Department:

***Merchandising

Work Location:
METRO ON DUNDAS STREET W (#A-DUND)

Province:
Canada : Ontario

Position Type:
Permanent

Summary

The Category Manager is responsible for managing the assigned category of products including profitability, sales, advertising, category planning, vendor negotiations, SKU selection, and customer service (stores and retail consumers).

Specific Responsibilities

Develop sales and promotional strategies including advertising layout, theme events, seasonal opportunities and instore demonstrations in order to achieve category targets
Define product assortment and negotiating terms and conditions of purchase
Set objectives to meet overall budgeted sales and profit targets
Accountable for meeting overall strategy and implementation. Implement overall strategies for initiatives and set retail objectives for category. Comply with corporate and regional guidelines
Maintain promotional calendar to maximize sales and profits
Complete periodic category reviews in selected categories in conjunction with AC Nielsen and selected members of the vendor community. Conduct analysis of retail history, advertising success, product movement and overall category movement
Monitor all competitive and industry activities (including trends, fads, etc.) regarding merchandising, marketing, assortment, pricing and promotions and use findings to support continuous improvement and innovation in the category.
Conduct biweekly competitive store visits to gain first hand insight
Modify category plans as needed to be responsive to customer needs
Identify consumer requirements and develop merchandising plans to meet those requirements
Maintain contact with Store Managers, Merchandisers, Inventory Managers, and others to answer questions or resolve issues regarding products or services in assigned business initiatives
Monitor market conditions that impact categories within the complete retail marketing place
Develop and enhance relationships with business partners
Manage departmental employee relations, including performance management
Work with Planogram Specialist to ensure that all POG's are current and use correct data for size, shape and shelf space consideration.

Qualifications

College Diploma or University degree in business related field
57 years of retail experience (preferably within a management role) within the grocery industry
Strong negotiation and analytical skills
Intermediate to Advanced level knowledge of MS office
Outlook, Word, Excel
Proficiency with Category Management Tools such as: SAP, AC Nielsen's and Dunnhumby would be an asset
Strong analytical skills
Attention to detail, creative thinking, ability to manage change, strong communication skills and customer focused.
Strong knowledge of meat cutting, balancing cuts and merchandising fresh, processed and frozen meats.
Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations
Occasional travel required

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Metro values, respects and leverages the differences and competences of all employees from a variety of different backgrounds. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment._**
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_ Only applicants that meet the qualifications will be contacted._
**_ We respectfully request no calls or unsolicited resumes from agencies._