Category Specialist, Patio - Winnipeg, Canada - Cabela's

Cabela's

Verified Company

Winnipeg, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Summary:

Reporting to the Category Manager, the Category Specialist is responsible for coordinating and executing the beginning of the product life cycle from product conception to market launch.

This includes but is not limited to item setup and vendor file maintenance.

Responsibilities:

Maintain advertising planners to ensure all information is complete and timelines are met on a weekly basis.
Maintain accurate copy and specification information for use in flyers, catalogues, online content and instore signage.
Review the accuracy of OMNI channel promotional content including flyers, catalogue, online content and instore signage.
Create and maintain annual vendor agreements on behalf of the Category Manager.
Maintain uptodate vendor contacts ensuring changes are communicated to crossfunctional partners where necessary.
Create and maintain product listings by vendor with the most current information.
Research and maintain all market comparison pricing and promotional events as assigned by the Category Manager.
Create weekly information bulletins highlighting new products along with key information related to the department for communication with crossfunctional partners.
Manage workflow to meet critical deadlines as outlined by the Category Manager.
Other duties as assigned by Management.

Qualifications:

Postsecondary education in business administration or an equivalent combination of related education and experience.
Intermediate Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs);
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office.
2 to 4+ years of administrative work experience.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work within a team as well as crossfunctional departments.
Excellent organizational skills and time management skills.
Adapts to change in a fastpaced environment.
Product/lifestyle knowledge is considered an asset.

Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Benefits:

Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, worldclass resorts and conservation attractions
Fun work environment
Competitive wages
Excellent benefits
Unlimited career advancement opportunities
Bass Pro Cares Fund

Cabela's