Job summary
Job post source
This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company
Job overview
The Retail Category Manager leads category strategy, pricing, and merchandising for a convenience retail company, impacting product mix and profitability across multiple store locations.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves developing category strategies, managing product assortment and pricing, negotiating with vendors, overseeing store merchandising and planograms, analyzing performance data, coordinating with cross-functional teams, supporting promotions, and traveling as needed.
Experience and skills
Requires 5+ years in category management or merchandising, experience in multi-unit retail, knowledge of pricing systems and SKU planning, strong negotiation and project management skills, and willingness to travel.
Job location and travel
The position requires travel between stores on O‘ahu, neighbor islands, and the mainland, indicating a multi-location retail environment.
Company overview
Inkinen Executive Search is a premier executive search firm specializing in identifying and recruiting top-tier leadership talent for organizations across various industries. They generate revenue through client fees for their comprehensive search services, which include candidate sourcing, vetting, and placement. Founded in 1992 and based in Honolulu, Hawaii, the company has built a reputation for its personalized approach and deep understanding of the local market, making them a trusted partner for businesses seeking executive-level professionals.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to emphasize your strategic category planning, pricing strategy expertise, and hands-on merchandising experience, highlighting your ability to manage multi-unit retail environments effectively.
Focus on showcasing your skills in vendor negotiation, product assortment management, and your proficiency with retail pricing systems like PDI, as these are key to the role.
Apply through multiple platforms including Inkinen Executive Search's corporate website, LinkedIn, and other job boards where the position is posted to maximize your application visibility.
Connect with current employees or hiring managers in the retail or merchandising divisions at Inkinen Executive Search on LinkedIn, using ice breakers such as commenting on recent company initiatives in retail innovation or inquiring about the team’s approach to category strategy.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description like 'category management,' 'pricing strategy,' 'planograms,' 'vendor negotiation,' and 'multi-unit retail' to improve your chances of passing initial screenings.
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