Quest Global is an organization at the forefront of innovation and one of the world’s fastest growing engineering services firms with deep domain knowledge and recognized expertise in the top OEMs across seven industries. We are a twenty-five-year-old company on a journey to becoming a centenary one, driven by aspiration, hunger and humility.
We are looking for humble geniuses, who believe that engineering has the potential to make the impossible, possible; innovators, who are not only inspired by technology and innovation, but also perpetually driven to design, develop, and test as a trusted partner for Fortune 500 customers.
As a team of remarkably diverse engineers, we recognize that what we are really engineering is a brighter future for us all. If you want to contribute to meaningful work and be part of an organization that truly believes when you win, we all win, and when you fail, we all learn, then we’re eager to hear from you.
We have an immediate need for a (Direct) Category Manager to support our Automotive business. This is a remote position and candidates should be located in the state of Florida.
Responsibilities & Duties include:
Develop and implement a comprehensive automotive category management strategyIdentify and evaluate potential suppliers, negotiate contracts and pricing, and maintain relationships with key vendorsConduct market research and analysis to stay informed of industry trends, competitors, and new productsCollaborate with cross-functional teams to understand customer needs and preferences, and ensure that the automotive category meets those requirementsMonitor and analyze sales data, inventory levels, and customer feedback to make data-driven decisions for the categoryDevelop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including sales, marketing, and operations teams, to align category goals and strategiesIdentify and implement cost-saving and efficiency measures for the automotive categoryStay updated on industry regulations and compliance requirements related to the automotive categoryOversee the development and execution of marketing and promotional strategies for the automotive categoryLead and mentor a team of category specialists to ensure the successful execution of category management strategiesContinuously assess and improve processes and procedures related to the sourcing and purchasing of automotive products
The ideal candidate will have the following combination of education and experience:
Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or related field.Minimum of 5 Years Experience in (Direct) Category ManagementStrong Understanding of Market Trends and Competitive Industry LandscapeExcellent Negotiation and Communication Skills.Experience Managing a Team and Developing Strategic Plans For Product Assortment, Pricing, and Promotional Strategies.Product DevelopmentStrategic PlanningContract ManagementInventory ManagementMarketing StrategyForecastingNegotiationPricing StrategyMarket Analysis & Data Analysis Supplier ManagementProcurement ManagementMust be legally authorized to work in the USA
Quest Global is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. EOE/AA
Physical Requirements & Work Environment:
Mostly Office Environments, Occasional Shop Floor involvement.Substantial amounts of telephone and computer work.Heavily Regulated Industries with strict adherence to procedures.Flexibility to meet business deadlines by staying late or arriving early.Typical 8 hour days plus lunch / 40 hour weeks / core (required) hours are 9AM to 4PMAbility to use personal transportation to visit customer locations.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.