Category Manager - Mobile Tech and Electronics

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Req ID: 283295 

 

BASIC PURPOSE:  The category manager of Electronics and Mobile Technology will determine which products should be sold in our retail stores based on our company goals, expectations for retail sales, and gross profit margin. In addition, this person would be a manager that communicates execution to field operations, works with supporting departments on buying decisions, and maximizes buying relationships with international and domestic manufactures/suppliers of products for our stores.

 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

*Oversee product selection and management of all aspects of electronics and mobile accessories. *Work with various internal and/or external departments on execution of retail decisions, plan-o-gram implementation, training, product launches, etc. *Evaluate the company P&L's for opportunities of improvement on key areas of the categories that are being managed. *Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and manufacturing groups to ensure efficiency and secure the best cost and to maximize marketing/merchandising programs for Love's. *Negotiate with key manufacturing groups and suppliers to optimize the cost for Love's as it relates to all categories being managed.  *Create presentations or reviews for internal discussions of key business indicators (KBI's). *Work with electronic reporting tools (Manthan and Tableau) to support the Area Merchandising Managers/Category Managers with execution of merchandising programs as they relate to the categories that are assigned. *Continue to drive private label initiatives with Global Sourcing team. *Handle other duties assigned as needed.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

*Education:

*HS Diploma or equivalent preferred. *Bachelor's Degree in Business Management or related field preferred.

*Experience:

*3 - 5 years of experience in category management, in merchandising, etc. preferred. *1 - 2 years of experience in product development, brand development, or global sourcing preferred

SKILLS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

*Skills:

*Hard Skills: Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel spreadsheets, Power Point knowledge, and software including database applications *Soft Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, keen attention to detail, ability to multitask, strong organizational skills, flexible, good relationship skills. Ability to work with various levels of management, and self motivated to take on additional tasks.

*Typical Physical Demands:

*Requires prolonged sitting, some bending and stooping. *Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds. *Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator. *Requires normal range of hearing and vision. *Must be available to travel when needed (traveling by car and plane about 50% of the time).

Job Function(s): Corporate 

 

Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores is the industry-leading travel stop network in the United States. For more than 55 years, we've provided customers with highway hospitality and Clean Places, Friendly Faces. We're passionate about serving drivers with clean, modern facilities stocked with fuel, food and supplies. We offer meals from popular restaurant chains, trucking supplies, showers and everything needed to get back on the road quickly. The Love's Family of Companies includes:

*Gemini Motor Transport, one of the industry's safest trucking fleets *Speedco, the light mechanical and trucking service specialists *Musket, a rapidly growing, Houston-based commodities supplier and trader *Trillium, a Houston-based alternative fuels expert

 

Company info

Loves Travel Stops and Country Stores
Website : http://www.loves.com