Category Manager Lighting

Category Manager Lighting

Full Compass Systems

Full‑time
• 3 days ago
• Middleton, WI

Apply for the Category Manager Lighting role at Full Compass Systems.

• Potential for a Hybrid Schedule
• On‑site Restaurant
• Volunteer Time Off
• Paid Time Off
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)

The Category Manager - Lighting is responsible for managing, sourcing, pricing, and merchandising lighting products for catalog, internet, and sales promotions that meet the merchandising objectives of the company. Provides merchandise assortments that continually increase company revenues and profitability that achieve all assigned category goals and objectives.

• Develops, implements, and executes annual and long‑range merchandising plans in support of company sales objectives for growth and profitability for assigned product lines.
• Plans include goals, financial targets, and identification of market segment, position, and/or competitive advantage opportunities.
• Responsible for negotiation of all elements of vendor programs, including discounts from invoice, co‑op, volume rebates, marketing funds, payment terms, exclusive models, allocations, etc.
• Consults with Management as needed. Manages manufacturer performance and relationships, assuring a high level of product quality, delivery, and margin.
• Works closely with manufacturers and Management to develop product assortments within designated category that are indicative of current and emerging market and customer demand patterns.
• Manages product line scope and size through quantitative analysis as well as market conditions.
• Differentiates product assortment from competitors through the creation of unique bundles, value ads, exclusive models, b‑stock and closeouts.
• Regularly analyzes category performance reports and reacts accordingly to positive or negative sales trends through assortment or promotional adjustments. Develops action plans to improve sales and sell‑thru.
• Manages product life cycles, developing alternatives to increase sales and extend sales performance; works with suppliers and Supply Chain to develop exit strategies for non‑performing products.
• Ensures Full Compass is first to market with all major new products and product launches.
• Coordinates closely with vendors, marketing, and purchasing to ensure successful and timely execution.
• Responsible for creation of merchandising offers to support promotional vehicles.

Qualified females, minorities, and special disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.

Apply online: ipc.us/t/DED