Copy & Print Category Manager

Copy & Print Category Manager

Position Summary

The Category Manager position is responsible for managing the wide format growth initiative and ship categories in the business services division.  The director of category management will offer direction and guidance in developing and executing the strategy for rapid category growth in revenue and profit, competitive differentiation and customer satisfaction.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop the strategy and business plan for the wide format and UPS categories to achieve/exceed budgeted goals in sales and margin
• Drive execution of strategic plan in conjunction with the business services organization
• Category subject matter expert in the category detail, production and execution
• Develop innovative opportunities to increase revenue, reduce costs and maximize results  
• Develop and execute written strategies and plans taking into account cross functional implications. Ensure business plan alignment with field structure and overall business strategy to maximize top and bottom line results
• Negotiate with vendors to determine most effective plans for reaching established goals. Determine level of involvement and resource allocation from vendors to ensure profit and sales goals are met or exceeded
• Partner effectively with appropriate resources in field, home office and vendors as needed to achieve category goals  
• Review and interpret financial implication of proposed category initiatives including costs, capital investment and financial levers  
• Exhibit leadership in proactively communicating and determining course of action to accomplish the growth initiatives from inception to flawless roll out
• Facilitate training to support the categories  for in store production and  associate knowledge
• Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization including the field

Qualifications

Basic:

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Minimum 2 years experience in innovative, category management with proven track record in driving category sales and profit 

Preferred:

• 4 years of experience in innovative, category management with proven track record in driving category sales and profit 
• Demonstrated strength in written and verbal communication skills
• Broad retail experience, preferably in copy and print
• Project management experience
• Robust analytical skills, capable of forecasting, trend analysis
• Proficient in Microsoft excel, Microsoft word, Microsoft access, PowerPoint and Microsoft project