Category Management Specialist

This role is hybrid, with some days at our corporate office in Richfield, Minnesota, and some days virtually from home or another non-Best Buy location. Specific work arrangements vary by role and team.

Responsibilities

• Drive Category Conversion, Revenue, and Profit through product accuracy, SKU slotting (online merchandising), maintenance, and process optimization.
• Manage item set-up and item maintenance processes throughout the item lifecycle with input from cross-functional partners.
• Support key product launches, asset management, product availability, and Product Detail Page optimization to drive business results.
• Ensure product data and assets are entered accurately and aligned with Best Buy’s standards to deliver an optimal customer experience through online quality assurance validation.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for cross-functional partners including Category Business Team, Enterprise Product Management, Marketing, Digital Experience, vendors, and Digital Channel Management teams to drive customer-focused initiatives.
• Articulate and share insights, learnings, and recommendations as the category expert.

Requirements

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to influence without authority
• Attention to detail and highly organized
• Ability to problem solve and optimize experiences

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Access
• Associate degree or higher
• 6 months of industry experience in E-Commerce, retail, customer service, inventory, merchandising, data management, or web analytics

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Great employee discount
• Financial savings and retirement resources
• Support for physical and mental well-being
• Leaves of absence (LOA) with potential pay sources based on eligibility
• Paid time off (vacation or PTO) for full-time and part-time employees based on work location, employment status, and years of service
• Incentive pay for certain roles to drive performance and offer recognition

Position Type: Full time