Category Manager

Duration: 3‑month contract with a high chance for extension or conversion to permanent.
Work location: Plano, TX (fully onsite).
Pay rate: $45‑49.99 per hour (W‑2) plus benefits.

Position Overview

The Category Manager for Tablets is responsible for driving sales growth and market share within national retailers and B2B channels. This role develops and executes category and channel strategies to enhance product visibility, optimize shelf space, and maximize revenue. The ideal candidate has deep knowledge of consumer electronics, retail dynamics, and strong cross‑functional collaboration skills.

Role & Responsibilities

• Develop and implement end‑to‑end category strategies for tablets across the product lifecycle to increase sales and market share in national retail and B2B channels.
• Design and execute channel‑specific strategies to optimize product distribution and penetration.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key retail and B2B partners, negotiating agreements for promotions, merchandising space, and pricing.
• Create quarterly promotion plans for national retail accounts aligned with sales objectives and operational efficiency.
• Monitor category and channel performance metrics (sales, inventory turnover, market share) and provide actionable insights.
• Collaborate with marketing, product development, and supply chain teams to ensure alignment on product offerings, pricing, and promotional activities.
• Own the retail P&L for Best Buy, developing plans that drive revenue and margin improvement.
• Manage category and channel investment budgets to maximize ROI on marketing and promotional spend.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in retail management, category management, or consumer electronics.
• Proven track record of driving sales growth and market share in national retail and B2B channels.
• Exceptional negotiation and relationship‑building skills with internal accounts and external retail partners.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the consumer electronics and/or mobile sector.
• MBA preferred and 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong communication and presentation abilities, capable of influencing stakeholders.
• Analytical mindset with proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, PowerPoint) and ability to visualize results and recommendations.
• Familiarity with retail analytics platforms such as Circana, GAP Intelligence, etc.

Pay

$45‑49.99 per hour (W‑2) with benefits.