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Category Merchant – San

Job in Centennial, Arapahoe County, Colorado, USA
Listing for: Jobtailor
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-04
Job specializations:
  • Retail
    Operations Management
  • Business
    Operations Management, Business Analyst
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 90000 - 120000 USD Yearly USD 90000.00 120000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Category Merchant – Jan/San
  • Develop and execute category strategy covering assortment, pricing, promotions, and vendor strategy
  • Drive sales, margin, and market share for the Jan/San category
  • Own vendor relationships, including negotiations, funding, performance management, and strategic partnerships
  • Lead and develop Category Assistants through direction, coaching, and performance management
  • Drive pricing and promotional strategy, competitive positioning, and margin optimization
  • Lead forecasting, demand planning, and inventory productivity strategy
  • Drive cross-functional execution across Marketing, Ecommerce, Supply Chain, and Sales
  • Own assortment planning and SKU lifecycle management, including optimization and rationalization
  • Ensure alignment between category strategy and execution
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Business, Marketing, or Merchandising
  • Minimum 6 years of experience
  • Experience in merchandising, category management, or retail strategy
  • Strategic and commercial acumen
  • Strong leadership and team development skills
  • Advanced analytical and financial skills
  • Vendor negotiation expertise
  • Cross-functional leadership
  • Ability to work onsite 4 days per week, Monday-Thursday, from one of the listed locations
Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in category strategy development, vendor relationship management, and cross-functional leadership to drive sales and margin optimization. Proficient in merchandising, demand planning, and performance management with a strong focus on strategic execution.

Highest-signal resume keywords
  • Category Strategy Development
  • Vendor Negotiation Expertise
  • Cross-Functional Leadership
  • Advanced Analytical Skills
  • Team Development Skills
ATS Optimization Keywords
Hard Skills
  • Merchandising
  • Category Management
  • Retail Strategy
  • Demand Planning
  • Assortment Planning
  • SKU Lifecycle Management
  • Pricing Strategy
  • Promotional Strategy
  • Margin Optimization
  • Financial Analysis
Soft Skills
  • Leadership
  • Coaching
  • Performance Management
  • Strategic Acumen
  • Commercial Acumen
Certifications & Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree
Industry Keywords
  • Vendor Relationships
  • Sales
  • Market Share
  • Inventory Productivity
  • Competitive Positioning
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