Senior Category Merchandising Manager

Summary

The Sr. Category Manager is responsible for the US strategy and execution of the assigned product categories. Additionally, this role will be the point person to help lead cross-category process improvement programs (pricing administration, competitive tracking, etc.). He/She 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, including home improvement, hardware, co-op, independent, specialty, mass, club and e-commerce. 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 assigned categories (Invoiced Sales, GM%, Share)
• Define & operationally execute GTM strategy (mix, pricing, trade program, incentives, online execution) to accelerate assigned categories at home improvement, hardware, co-op, independent, specialty, mass, club, e-commerce and other retail channels
• Create a deep understanding of the marketplace & competitive assortments/activities through in-market analysis, Sales input and Product Management input
• 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 action plans to close gaps; identifying opportunities by category & channel
• Lead a diverse cross-functional team in determining pricing & promotional strategy and calendar review, managing 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 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
• 8-10 Years of Experience in Sales, Marketing, Category Management and/or Merchandising
  
  

Compensation

Salary Range: $136,300-$153,700 , this role is also eligible for participation in Weber's bonus program.

• This salary range represents Weber's good faith belief of what we reasonably expect to pay the top candidate
  
  

Benefits Summary

Weber offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package for full-time U.S. non-union employees, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) with company match
• Discretionary paid time off (vacation, sick, personal)
• Up to 14 weeks of parental leave (8 weeks for recovery, 6 weeks for bonding)
• 10 paid holidays annually