Entry level Assistant Category Manager

Entry level Assistant Category Manager at Global Industrial Company Entry level Assistant Category Manager at Global Industrial Company in Manhasset, New York Posted in about 22 hours ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Global Industrial About Global Industrial Global Industrial Company (

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GIC) is a leading distributor of high-quality, industrial-strength equipment and supplies, serving organizations of all sizes across a wide range of industries. With more than 75 years of experience, customers rely on us for our broad portfolio of national and private brands, trusted service, and strong value proposition. We help customers keep their operations running by delivering the right products when they need them-because We Can Supply That™. Why Join Global Industrial At Global Industrial, we're One Team committed to delivering value and empowering our associates to grow.

Our culture is built on:

Meritocracy & Pay for Performance

• Your impact drives your rewards High Say-Do Ratio
• We follow through on our commitments Career Growth & Internal Mobility
• We invest in your future Collaboration & Accountability
• One team delivering real results Make an impact. Be recognized. Grow your career with us. Global Industrial
• Delivering Value Starts Here Locations Candidates local to below location can apply: Port Washington, NY Boca Raton, Florida Milwaukkee, WI Key Responsibilities
• Complete Merchandising training program to understand the roles and responsibilities of Category Management, Merchandise Operations, Digital Merchandising and Private Brands.
• Will report full time into a Director of Category Management upon the completion of the training program. Responsible to learn, execute and build proficiency in the fundamental tasks and workflow for Category Management (sku set-up, vendor communication and follow-up, coordinating NPI's and marketing promotions for the division, price reviews and sku matching, etc.
• Supports Manager with overall business initiatives and tasks to achieve budgeted goals and initiatives.
• Maintains strong, effective relationships with Category Managers, cross-functional teams and Vendors.
• Effectively works with cross-functional teams to execute business initiates through strong partnership and communication
• Organizational skills and the ability to multi-task is essential.
• Data analytics skills to begin to analyze the business and understand trends, opportunities and issues.
• Works closely with Cross-Functional team to execute current business tactics Competencies and skills

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Marketing
• Proficiency with Excel, Power Point and other Microsoft Business Applications
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Exceptional Organization and Communication Skills
• Internal and with Suppliers
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work and partner with cross-functionally teams to complete projects and complete tasks EEO/AA Statement Global Industrial provides equal employment opportunities to all employee and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absences, compensation and training.