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, so you will be involved in all administrative aspects of managing the business. The Category Managers are responsible for the overall vision and strategy of their departments, including product assortment, pricing, marketing, product life cycle, etc.

• Supports the Category Manager by organizing and executing administrative tasks on a daily basis including new product information sheets, maintenance request forms, categorizing and re-categorizing products on Power BI.
• Assists with vendor document conversion, pricing analysis and preparation of vendor price files.
• Meeting prep (seasonal): run monthly, weekly, and ad hoc sales reporting from our Power BI system (pre-existing knowledge of Power BI is not necessary, but helpful).
• Maintain detailed notes for collaborative meetings with vendors, including managing the team project list, and tracking next steps required to meet deliverables.
• Key liaison with the marketing, purchasing and data teams, ensuring vendor ads, price lists, and maintenance requests are timely and appropriate, and proofed by Category Manager.
• Manage new item setup and item system maintenance, with direction from Category Manager.
• Responsible for system data integrity, including digital assets for the website.
• Manage workflow of vendor paperwork: marketing, trade shows, vendor data sheets.
• Assist with show book preparation (seasonal).
• Other ad‑hoc duties.

• Expert level in Microsoft Suite (PowerPoint, Excel).
• Expert level experience in Excel – pivot tables, VLOOKUP are key functions.
• Multi‑tasking ability is essential.
• Be able to keep up in a fast‑paced business.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills – clear and concise communication is a must.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data (quantitative and qualitative).

• Undergraduate degree preferred (business, supply chain, marketing background a plus).
• Boating/RV experience is a plus.
• Experience with Power BI preferred.

• Potential for minimal travel (trade shows, etc.).

Pay range: $62,800 to $90,500 annually. Base pay varies with qualifications and business needs. The position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

This position is eligible to participate in comprehensive benefits offerings, including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, 401(k) with company match, Health Savings Account with company contribution, wellness program, product purchase discounts, and more.

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. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to innovation and inspiration, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

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