Position Overview:The Assistant Category Manager is responsible for assisting the Division in bringing unique and innovative products, within their product category, to market in a timely and profitable manner.
Essential Job Functions:
Coordinate with managing supervisor and support teams on all data entry, set up and maintenance of all items.
Coordinate with managing supervisor and support teams to ensure the proper product criteria is met. Responsible for the data entry, submission and follow up of all art and photography requests.
Coordinate with managing supervisor and support teams to ensure the proper product criteria is met. Responsible for the data entry, submission and follow up of all design requests and inspections.
Responsible for understanding and working in all available systems on a daily basis.
Coordinate with managing supervisor and respond to sales requests regarding product samples, packages, sell sheets, marketing materials, pricing, etc.
Coordinate with managing supervisor on all samples and packages arriving on a daily basisCoordinate with managing supervisor on all samples and packages to be shipped on a daily basis
Maintain, Clean and Organize all showroom and stock room areas.
Understand full product scope. This includes understanding all brand offerings and requirements..
Understand the competitive market place. This includes visiting retail stores on a quarterly basis to become familiar with all retailers' needs and white space opportunities in the market.
Requirements:
Education: Bachelor's level degree
Experience: 0 - 2 years in the field or a related area
Specialized Knowledge, Licenses, etc.: Experience with SAP and/or PDS is a plus. Experience in Google Suite is a plus. Experience with Photoshop, Canva and AI is a Plus. Experience in Home Products is a plus.
Other Skills/Abilities: Must have strong written and verbal communication, follow up and interpersonal skills. Must be able to communicate in a clear and professional manner verbally as well as email and chat. Must be able to work both independently and on a team in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
Working Conditions: Hybrid Work Model
| Location | Garden City, NY |