Category Manager

Position Purpose

The Category Manager is responsible for executing the overall short- and long-term sales strategy for assigned categories. Responsibilities include working in conjunction with Product Development, Souring, Product Engineering, Merchandising, and other Private Brand teams to drive sales for assigned Private Brand product category. Includes assisting with product review presentations, working with suppliers, executing product line strategies, and reporting financial results to leadership.

The Category Manager is responsible for executing the overall short- and long-term sales strategy for assigned categories. Responsibilities include working in conjunction with Product Development, Souring, Product Engineering, Merchandising, and other Private Brand teams to drive sales for assigned Private Brand product category. Includes assisting with product review presentations, working with suppliers, executing product line strategies, and reporting financial results to leadership.

• 20% - Assortment Selection
  - Executes the business review of category/categories on a regular basis; determining changes to product mix to better optimize assortment and drive innovation.
• 40% - Category Management
  - Collaborate with THD Private Brands and merchants to drive operational excellence for resets, product launch, and in stock.
• 40% - Strategic Team Leadership
  - Serve as a single point of contact for assigned category for merchandising, internal THD teams and suppliers.

• This Position typically reports to the Product Development Merchant
• This Position has 0 Direct Reports

• No travel required.

• Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions, there may be a need to move or lift light articles.

• Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Working knowledge of presentation software (e.g., Microsoft PowerPoint)
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Ability to convey complex or technical ideas and processes in easy-to-understand terms to diverse audiences
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of product trends, merchandising, display development and management, and program profitability analysis.
• Understanding of requirements of doing business with customer, including all aspects of business, operations, finance, credit and distribution
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Specialized with Excel
• Sales experience within The Home Depot

• The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

• The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

• 4

• 4

• No previous leadership experience

• No previous leadership experience

• None

• Persuades
• Collaborates
• Instills Trust
• Builds Networks
• Communicates Effectively
• Customer Focus
• Drives Results
• Organizational Savvy