As a member of the Category Management department, a qualified candidate will take direction from Category Managers and the Director of Category Management.
Position Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Oversee the development and execution of sales aids and mock-ups. Hands on approach in taking a concept and delivering ideas and execute on production of the signed off concept.
Collaborate with other departments to derive at a solution in development that will meet the needs of the sales force.
Develop, communicate and work effectively with outside vendors as well as internal production.
Ability to handle a lot of details and multiple projects at one time.
Work with Marketing to make sure Brand standards are adhered to.
Must be highly motivated, proactive and willing to take on new challenges.
Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Strong basic mathematical skills are required, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Proficiency in MS Excel, Outlook and Word.
Education, Work Experience, Certification and /or Licensure
Bachelor's degree from four-year College or University or related industry experience preferred.
Knowledge of CNC operation preferred.
Additional or Desired Requirements
Knowledge of furniture construction and woodworking
Woodworking skills
Background and aptitude for future Category Management consideration.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Archdale, NC
Industry
Manufacturing - Other
Company Size
1,000 to 1,499 employees
Year Founded
1973
Website
https://www.hafele.com/us/en
About Company
Hardware is our passion and our expertise. We manufacture and sell many of the "little invisibles" that you use every day—from LED lighting to kitchen drawer slides and cabinet hinges to sliding door hardware and consumables like sandpaper, wood glue and even some pretty fantastic moving blankets.
We primarily serve the Furniture, Cabinet, Architectural/Builders and Access Control industries as well as Hospitality and a variety of Design disciplines. Founded in 1973, we are headquartered in Archdale, NC and operate a nationwide distribution network to efficiently service our customers that includes warehouse facilities in Archdale, NC; Mechanicsburg, PA; Torrance, CA as well as satellite shipping operations near Dallas, TX and Chicago, IL.