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.

Essential Functions

• 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.
• Aids with vendor document conversion, pricing analysis, and preparation of vendor price files.
• Prepares meeting materials (seasonal): Run monthly, weekly, and ad hoc sales reporting from our Power BI system.
• Maintains detailed notes for collaborative meetings with vendors, including managing the Team project list, and tracking next steps required to meet deliverables.
• Acts as a key liaison with the Marketing, Purchasing, and Data teams, ensuring vendor ads, pricelists, and maintenance requests are timely and appropriate, and proofed by the Category Manager.
• Manages new item setup and item system maintenance, with direction from the Category Manager.
• Ensures system data integrity, including digital assets for the website.
• Manages the workflow of vendor paperwork: Marketing, Trade Shows, Vendor Data Sheets.
• Assists with show book preparation (seasonal).
• Performs other ad-hoc duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Expert level in Microsoft Suite (PowerPoint, Excel)
• Expert level experience in Excel—pivot tables, VLookup are key functions
• Multi-tasking ability is essential
• Excellent oral and written communication skills—clear and concise communication is a must
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data (quantitative and qualitative)

Preferred Qualifications

• Undergraduate Degree preferred (Business, Supply Chain, Marketing background a plus)
• Boating/RV experience is a plus
• Experience Power BI preferred

Working Conditions

Potential for minimal travel (trade shows, etc)

Pay Range

The anticipated pay range for this position is $62,800 to $90,500 annually. The actual base pay offered will vary depending on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, relevant experience, business needs, and geographic location.

Benefits

This position is eligible to participate in Brunswick's comprehensive and high-quality benefits offerings, including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, 401k (up to 4% match), Health Savings Account (with company contribution), well-being program, product purchase discounts and much more.

About Brunswick

Brunswick believes “Next Never Rests™,” and we offer a variety of exciting careers and growth opportunities within united teams defining the future of marine recreation. Innovation is the heart of Brunswick. See how your contributions will help transform vision into reality.

Why Brunswick

Whatever tomorrow brings, we'll be at the leading edge. As the clear leader in the marine industry, we're committed to our values and supporting our exceptional people. We offer valuable benefits including a competitive 401(k) plan with company match, health benefits, paid time off, a robust Wellness Program, and much more.

About Land N Sea

Land 'N' Sea Distributing, Inc. is a full service, wholesale only distributor, serving the Marine and RV Industries for over 40 years. With thousands of different parts and accessories available from warehouses nationwide, Land 'N' Sea prides itself on fast, efficient delivery throughout the US and Canada. In a cooperative effort with Mercury Marine's Latin America and Caribbean division, Land 'N' Sea serves over 60 additional countries worldwide.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.