Manager - Category Management

Responsibilities

• Work cross-functionally to identify first-cost, standard cost, spend, and pricing optimization opportunities: to improve profitability of the category.
• Accountable for the annual category business planning and strategy execution for the category.
• Conducts supplier contracting for operational and financial terms improvement.
• Supports development of an optimized Product Assortment & Merchandizing strategy.
• Responsible for supplier contracting to improve operational and financial terms.
• Supports marketing plan development and execution.
• Effectively communicate key product messaging both internally and externally.
• Conduct product evaluation and comparisons to identify alternates.
• Identify, manage and communicate new product introductions.
• Conduct supplier negotiations to obtain best value.
• Addresses supplier performance management and issue resolution.

  Requirements

  • Bachelors Degree - Business, Sales, Marketing or relevant field required; Masters Degree preferred
  • 5 years experience in sales, marketing, product management
  • 5 years of success maintaining and developing key relationships
  • 2 years People management and/or product category management experience
  • Previous experience in electrical distribution market
  • Proven ability to influence cross functional teams
  • Analytical and detail oriented
  • Excellent business and financial acumen

    Qualifications

    • Bachelors Degree - Business, Sales, Marketing or relevant field required; Masters Degree preferred
    • 5 years experience in sales, marketing, product management
    • 5 years of success maintaining and developing key relationships
    • 2 years People management and/or product category management experience
    • Previous experience in electrical distribution market
    • Proven ability to influence cross functional teams
    • Analytical and detail oriented
    • Excellent business and financial acumen

      Skills

      • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
      • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
      • Ability to work effectively in a team environment
      • Experience with supplier management and negotiation
      • Knowledge of product evaluation and comparison techniques
      • Ability to develop and execute marketing plans
      • Strong understanding of financial metrics and their impact on category performance

      Benefits

      • Compensation Details: $93,937 - $159,693 Annually
      • May include participation in a bonus or sales incentive plan, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plan documents.
      • For certain sales roles, Wesco also offers a commission structure that provides additional compensation based on sales results, as defined by the applicable commission plan.
      • In addition, Wesco offers a benefits program for eligible employees, which may include paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and retirement savings plans.
      • Additional details about benefits are available here.

        About The Team

        At Wesco, we build, connect, power and protect the world. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on. Our Company's greatest asset is our people. Wesco is committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to succeed. We promote a culture that is grounded in teamwork and respect. With a workforce of over 20,000 people worldwide, we embrace the unique perspectives each person brings. Through comprehensive benefits and active community engagement, we create an environment where every team member has the opportunity to thrive.

        Learn more about Working at Wesco here and apply online today!

        Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500® company. Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Wesco”) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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