SupplyHouse.com, a fast-growing and successful e-commerce company, is looking for a new Associate Category Manager to join our Merchandising Team. This individual will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing the strategies for our Heating category.

In Short

Support the category strategies, which includes understanding industry trends, product assortments, and product reviews.
Make recommendations to the Category team on new products and brands to launch that align with the category strategy.
Review current products in the category as well as perform product life management for new and existing products.
Manage day to day vendor relationship activities and provide solutions to any topics that need resolution.
Coordinate and collaborate with cross-functional departments to support the category strategy.
Assist with product promotions and educational strategies around new and existing products.
Help support the growth of sales for the categories supported through first to market ideas and the management of product positions.
Work with our customer base to gather insights and determine how to implement those insights.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (preferred concentrations in Business Management, Merchandising, Engineering, or Marketing).
2-3 years of experience in Merchandising and product development (technical ability in the Heating industry is preferred).
Hard Parts knowledge in industry related fields (Heating preferred).
Experience in Microsoft Excel and retail systems.
Strong communication, collaboration, and project management skills.
Statistical analysis and data manipulation skills.
Proven ability to prioritize and meet deadlines while remaining flexible in a high growth environment.
Ability to work well both independently and in a team setting.

Benefits

We have awesome benefits – We offer 401k with company match, 100% company-paid medical insurance, optional dental and vision add-ons, life insurance, vacation, and sick days.
We promote a work/life balance – We value your time! We encourage a healthy separation between your professional and personal life with our flex-time work policy and health & wellness initiatives that allow employees to feel refreshed and recharged.
We support growth – We promote continuous learning and development through our on-the-job trainings, educational workshops, DEI initiatives, internal mobility opportunities, and professional development expense reimbursement program.
We give back – We live and breathe our core value, generosity, by giving back to our local communities and to the heating, plumbing, and HVAC trades.
We stay engaged – We maintain our company culture through promoting virtual events and annual in-person events.
We listen – We value hearing from our employees. Everyone at SupplyHouse has a voice and we encourage that they use it!