Category Manager Assistant

Position Overview

The ideal candidate for this position is a recent college graduate, or someone looking to begin a new career path. You will act as the Category Manager’s main support, being involved in all administrative aspects of managing the business.

• Organize and execute daily administrative tasks such as New Product Information Sheets, Maintenance Request Forms, and categorizing products on Power BI.
• Assist with vendor document conversion, pricing analysis, and preparation of vendor price files.
• Run monthly, weekly, and ad-hoc sales reporting from the Power BI system (pre-existing knowledge not required).
• Maintain detailed notes for collaborative vendor meetings, manage the team project list, and track next steps to meet deliverables.
• Act as a liaison with Marketing, Purchasing and Data teams to ensure timely and accurate vendor ads, price lists, and maintenance requests, reviewed by the Category Manager.
• Set up and maintain new items in the system, with direction from the Category Manager.
• Ensure system data integrity, including digital assets for the website.
• Manage workflow of vendor paperwork for Marketing, Trade Shows, and Vendor Data Sheets.
• Assist with show book preparation (seasonal) and other ad‑hoc duties.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills; clear and concise communication is a must.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data, both quantitative and qualitative.

• Undergraduate degree preferred (Business, Supply Chain, Marketing background a plus).
• Boating or RV experience is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and VLookup.
• Strong multitasking ability and capacity to work in a fast‑paced environment.

Potential for minimal travel (e.g., trade shows).

The anticipated pay range for this position is $62,800 to $90,500 annually, depending on experience and business needs. This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid vacation.
• 401(k) plan with up to 4% company match.
• Health Savings Account with company contribution.
• Well‑being program.
• Product purchase discounts.

Brunswick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.