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#hiring Category Manager, Dallas, United States, fulltime #jobs #jobseekers #careers #Dallasjobs #Texasjobs #Administration Apply: https://lnkd.in/g8JTdfdS Description:Are you a proactive, detail-oriented, team player who wants to work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment? DAK's Market is looking for an experienced Category Manager to lead, develop and execute merchandising strategies across our growing chain of convenience stores. This role requires a creative and analytical mindset, strong leadership skills, and a passion for delivering results in a dynamic retail environment.As the Category Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving the success of our retail operations through effective merchandising strategies. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to drive sales, optimize product assortment, and enhance the overall customer experience. This role requires a deep understanding of consumer preferences, market trends, and industry best practices.Requirements:Supervise the daily activities and functions of the Pricebook team.Create, oversee, and effectively communicate merchandising strategies for product categories.Oversee the coordination of new item set up, cost, retail and promotional pricing, and PLUs.Ensure retail margins are constant with guidelines established by the Corporate Team.Monitoring and troubleshooting price book downloads daily to ensure the most accurate information.Communicate with team leaders, category management personnel and information technology personnel to resolve operational and technical issues.Cultivate strong partnerships with suppliers and negotiate favorable terms to ensure competitive pricing, product availability, and quality.Conduct regular market research and competitive analysis to identify emerging trends, consumer preferences, and competitive threats.Contact all vendors quarterly for updated costs sheets.Generate monthly reports for each category and communicate dead inventory issues.Administer monthly compliance checks to assure advertised price and scan price are accurate and match.Redefine pricing zones to maximize pricing opportunities based on retail parameters defined within category strategies.Define and react to download errors and inefficiencies in the price book system and processes. Make recommendations on system and process enhancements.Provide support for the initial set up of new stores in areas of responsibility.Provide guidance and training to store managers and staff on merchandising best practices, product knowledge, and promotional execution.Establish key performance indicators

Expanding Your Retail Career Beyond the Store In retail, many believe that career growth is limited to working in stores. However, the truth is that the retail industry offers a wide range of career paths that go beyond just selling products. Here are some areas where you can grow your career in retail: 1. Headquarters Roles: Retail companies have headquarters where different teams work together to make important decisions. These teams handle things like finances, operations, human resources, and marketing. Working in headquarters allows you to have a bigger impact on the company's overall strategy. 2. Merchandising and Product Development: Merchandising is all about deciding which products to sell and how to present them in stores. It involves understanding what customers want and working with suppliers to get the right products. If you have a good eye for products and trends, this could be a great career path for you. 3. Marketing and Brand Management: Marketing is crucial for retail companies to reach and connect with customers. It involves creating campaigns and promotions to attract customers. Brand management focuses on how the company is perceived by customers. Both roles are creative and strategic, making them exciting career choices. 4. Supply Chain and Logistics: Supply chain and logistics are about making sure products get from suppliers to stores efficiently. It involves managing inventory and coordinating shipments. If you enjoy problem-solving and working with numbers, this area might be a good fit for you. 5. Store Operations and Management: Running a store involves overseeing daily operations, managing staff, and ensuring the store meets its targets. Store managers play a key role in driving sales and providing excellent customer service. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, this could be a rewarding career path. 6. Career Growth Opportunities: Retail companies often provide training and development programs to help employees grow. The skills you learn in retail, such as customer service and sales, are valuable in many industries. This means you can explore other career paths outside of retail if you choose to. In conclusion, the retail industry offers diverse career opportunities beyond the sales floor. By considering these different paths, you can expand your career horizons and find a rewarding career in retail. 🚀 #careerdevelopment #retails #sportsdirectmalaysia #frasersgroup

Job Position: “Head of Retail” Seeking Application for one of our Honourable Client #Hiring #Applynow #Jobopportunity #Careers #Careeropportunity #Careergrowth #Careerbuilder #jobsearch #Career #Recruitment #jobshiring #Vacancy #Jobvacancies #Employment #Hire #jobtoday #Urgent                                                                                                                            Job Description / Responsibility ·        Retail Network Development: Identify, propose, develop and execute long term Retail network across the country. Development retail framework to ensure right sizing of retail network, geographical and market specific spread approach. Explore new/alternate channel opportunity to penetrate into market/households/target markets. Closely with Distribution Team, Regional Sales Team & other relevant teams that link business building activities and volume/share of market objectives in line with overall company strategies. ·        Formulate and Execute Retail Strategy: Develop Retail Strategy for the company which includes retail segmentation or classification, classify strategic action plan according to segmentation. Develop operational excellence by implementing retail strategy and process. Ensure compliance and regulatory standards across retail network. ·        Retail Life Cycle Management: Establish right framework of on boarding new retail, Retail performance management with performance matrix and KPIs, De-board weak and non performing outlets and their replacement plans, Stock availability at 100% retail. Propose relevant training programs for retail whenever required in terms of new product/campaign/new launches etc. Ensure compliance framework with relevant documentation with retail. ·        Retail Loyalty Management: Guide team to plan and implement channel rewards structure to keep channel motivated. That includes commission structure, Incentive model, Retention plan, Retail advocacy etc. Also should explore other soft and engagement action plans to keep the retail loyal/motivated/engaged to achieve company’s sales target and long term objectives. ·        Market Visit: Meet Retailers nationally on a regular basis to ensure relationship development with customer and effectiveness of activities. Collect, analyze and report data for implementing plans. Continuously monitor the market and gather customers insight on the latest trends and developments, analyze competitive landscape and utilize all these insights in retail strategy and effective decision making. Also include relevant findings and insights in regular reports with key stakeholders.

I've spent my entire career in category management, transitioning through various roles from Client Service Executive to Assistant Category Manager to Head of Category. Despite 20 years in this space, I’ve never actually managed a category. Why? Because on the supplier side of the industry, we don’t manage categories – retailers do, while we manage brands and portfolios. If you are unsure, ask any supplier category team what their KPIs are. You’ll likely find that category size and growth aren’t among them. Instead, their KPIs focus on portfolio sales, business margins, and market share. Clearly, this isn’t about managing categories. So, what should category teams be doing for their business? A high-performing category team should provide the strategies, tools, and tactics to deliver the strongest possible physical availability in the market. What are the key drivers of physical availability we should focus on: 1. Be There: Ensure the right range of products is available for sale at all times in all stores where shoppers may purchase your category. 2. Be Seen: Stand out in-store by being located in the optimal part of the store, with strong visibility both on the shelf and through secondary displays. 3. Be Worth It: Deliver the right value to shoppers, clearly seen and understood at the point of purchase. This does not mean we should do what we want at all costs. We must balance delivering physical availability with the broader category impact. Adopting a shopper and category-first approach will make our plans easier to execute with retailers. Further, by delivering positive results for the category, we build trust and credibility, ensuring future plans encounter less resistance. I'm keen to hear your thoughts on the current role of your category team and discuss strategies to enhance their effectiveness. Reach out to chat! #CategoryManagement #RetailStrategy #BusinessGrowth #PhysicalAvailability #ShopperMarketing

Think about just how your successes have taken you in your retail career. Imagine what your job would be like if you haven’t learned from your mistakes. When you’re growing and learning, your surroundings just might take after you. #retailsmartguys #retail #retailadvice #retailconsulting #retailsales #retailInventory #managementone #retailorbit #retailstore #retailsolutions #retailservices #mondaymotivation

Think about just how your successes have taken you in your retail career. Imagine what your job would be like if you haven’t learned from your mistakes. When you’re growing and learning, your surroundings just might take after you. #retailsmartguys #retail #retailadvice #retailconsulting #retailsales #retailInventory #managementone #retailorbit #retailstore #retailsolutions #retailservices #mondaymotivation

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Retail district store managers have a ton of responsibility — and they play a valuable role in the business’s overall success🙌. A good district manager oversees the operations of all stores within a given district or area. They can juggle everything from staff development, compliance, and sales to customer satisfaction, all while serving as an effective bridge between corporate headquarters🏢 and store locations, and more. According to DMSRetail Research, district managers can influence performance by up to 20 percent📈. But what does it take to be a great district retail manager? There are a few key traits and skills to keep in mind. #retail #districtmanagers #retailperformance https://lnkd.in/dsa-KA4g