Category Manager (Wal-Mart/Sam's Club) - Remote
Job title: Category Manager (Wal-Mart/Sam's Club) - Remote in Bentonville, AR at CRH
Company: CRH
Job description: Job ID: 504583Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is the leading provider of outdoor living solutions in North America with an award-winning portfolio that enables customers to Live Well Outside. Inspiring endless possibilities with enduring performance, its collection of premier building products create inviting outdoor spaces where people connect, reflect and recharge. The manufacturer's signature brands include Belgard® and Echelon® hardscape and masonry materials; Barrette Outdoor Living® and MoistureShield® fencing, decking and railing; Sakrete® and Amerimix® packaged concrete and mortar; Techniseal® sands, jointing technologies and surface protectors; PebbleTec® pool finishes; plus popular brands of landscape and gardening materials.Job SummaryThe Walmart Category Manager is responsible for developing and executing category growth strategies that balance the needs of Oldcastle APG and Wal-Mart/Sam's Club. Candidates intelligent and self-motivated with the ability to support various Brands & Categories for strategic growth.Reporting to the National Sales Director, this position will be remote with local travel.Job LocationThis is a remote position. Candidates must be located in Bentonville, AR.Job Responsibilities
- Working with others, will be responsible for developing an Account Plan for Wal-Mart & Sam's Club including near- and long-term objectives, timelines and tracking/monitoring and reporting
- Creates and articulates business opportunities based on evolving shopper behaviors and Wal-Mart/Sam's Club Strategies
- Brings omni-channel shopper concepts to life; ensures that products are available at every touch point in the shopper journey
- Ability to proactively influence strategy and identify opportunities for growth both with the Wal-Mart/Sam's Club and within Oldcastle APG/Lawn & Garden
- Effectively lead and influence Customer Annual Line Review & Product Category reviews, recommends and manages appropriate data, closes knowledge gaps and aligns team to appropriate category priorities
- Ability to anticipate future Retailer & Consumer market needs and drives solutions
- Trains, educates and develops consumer-driven mindset as competitive advantage for Oldcastle APG/Lawn & Garden
- Bachelor's degree in business, Marketing, Management, Finance, Accounting, Data Analytics, or related field, MBA preferred
- 5+ years of progressive sales, category management, trade marketing, analytics, consumer or shopper insights experience
- Proven experience leading customer engagements in both space and assortment, pricing strategy, trade promotion strategy, and omnichannel solutions
- Strong professional and interpersonal skills - ability to develop a vision and influence at all levels; understands customer operations and what's required to win at retail
- Possesses business & financial acumen with knowledge of retailer and manufacturing processes/structure
- Works well in a dynamic, decentralized business model and is comfortable with regional variabilities
- Embraces change, challenge and problem-solving. Critical thinker and learner
- Highly adaptive, versatile and flexible
- Highly competitive base pay
- Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
- Group retirement savings program
- Health and wellness programs
- A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion