Category Manager

4 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Great Wolf Lodge Full time
Job Title: Category Manager

About the Role:

We are seeking a skilled Category Manager to join our team at Great Wolf Lodge. As a Category Manager, you will be responsible for driving sales and profitability within assigned product categories. This includes developing and implementing scalable strategies to drive sales and improve margins, ensuring product placement aligns with company financial objectives, and analyzing sales data, inventory levels, and customer feedback to identify opportunities for improvement and optimize category performance.

Key Responsibilities:

* Develop and implement strategic plans to drive sales and profitability within assigned product categories
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with overall business objectives
* Analyze sales data, inventory levels, and customer feedback to identify opportunities for improvement and optimize category performance
* Develop and maintain effective relationships with vendors and suppliers

Requirements:

* Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Retail Management, or a related field
* 5+ years of experience in retail merchandising, category management, or related roles
* Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret sales data, market trends, and financial metrics to inform decision-making
* Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills, with a demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers and partners

Preferred Characteristics:

* Strategic mindset, with the ability to develop and execute comprehensive category plans aligned with business objectives
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization
* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other analytical tools
* Knowledge of retail industry trends, consumer behavior, and competitive landscape
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