Assistant Category Managers assist the Category Managers in maximizing the profitability of their assigned product lines. This involves product selection, line reviews, advertising, marketing, inventory levels, warranty analysis, and important supplier negotiations. Other duties within this role are working closely the Category Managers to determine and execute category-level strategies and tactics to drive profitable growth. This individual will also use information obtained from many reports to identify opportunities to improve sales, Gross Margin % and GMROI. Once proficiency in these roles is proven, the Assistant Category Manager will be assigned lines to manage independently.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Perform product line analysis (unit sales trends up/down, dollar sales trend up/down, GP dollar sales trend up/down, GP% trend up/down, SKU-level add/drop), and present recommendations to the Product Manager and Director.
Assist Category Managers with promotional planning and execution.
Communicate with stores and/or other departments as needed to ensure flawless execution of merchandising projects (price changes, program changes, VFR updates, script reviews from Training, Planning Meetings, Product alerts, etc.).
Work closely with all departments affecting the flow of goods (i.e., Purchasing, Accounting, Store Operations, DC Operations, Sales, Marketing/Advertising, Inventory Control, and Pricing).
Make recommendations for strategic business plans using extensive information, from internal reports to supplier negotiations and discussions to industry publications.
SKILLS/EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE/ABILITIES
Required:B.S. or B.B.A in Business Administration
Self-motivated to high levels of achievement
Team player
Excellent verbal/writing communicator
Analytical
Excellent mathematical skills
Complete understanding of numbers and how to evaluate based on facts gathered
Understands win/win negotiating and willing to commit to self-study and group study negotiating technique education
Willing to commit to extensive product training
Desired:B.S. or B.B.A with a concentration in General Business, Marketing or Finance
O’Reilly Auto Parts has a proven track record of growth and stability. O’Reilly is full of successful career stories and believes in a strong promote-from-within philosophy, encouraging you to grow your career along with the organization.
Total Compensation Package:
Competitive Wages & Paid Time Off
Stock Purchase Plan & 401k with Employer Contributions Starting Day One
Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance with Optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Team Member Health/Wellbeing Programs
Tuition Educational Assistance Programs
Opportunities for Career Growth
O’Reilly Auto Parts is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Reasonable Accommodations: Qualified individuals with known disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws.