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Join to apply for the Category Manager - Merchandising role at Brandt Group of Companies. Brandt is looking for a dynamic and resultsdriven Category Manager - Merchandising to join our growing marketing and merchandising team. This position plays a critical role in owning and driving the full category lifecyclefrom product onboarding and assortment strategy to pricing, vendor management, and promotional executionwith a focus on aligning instore presence with Brandt's strategic vision. Responsibilities Category Management & Strategy Own the category from endtoend: feedback gathering, product selection, supplier negotiation, and performance tracking. Develop, refine, and execute GoodBetterBest strategies where applicable. Identify market gaps and opportunities, with a focus on private label product development. Monitor SKU performance, vendor scorecards, and category health across all regions and locations. InStore Merchandising & Brand Presence Provide storelevel merchandising direction including planograms, endcap strategies, and aisle layout. Guide instore product placement to drive conversion, improve traffic flow, and elevate customer experience. Oversee visual presentation, POP (PointofPurchase) materials, signage, and instore branding execution. Collaborate with store teams and regional leaders to ensure consistent execution of merchandising standards. Promotional Planning & Execution Work with Marketing Account Managers to plan annual and seasonal promotional calendars. Lead the development of promotions, SPIFF programs, and instore contests to support category growth. Deliver complete creative briefs and maintain adherence to timelines for marketing asset development. Vendor & Inventory Management Source and onboard new suppliers with a focus on margin improvement and supply chain reliability. Collaborate with supply chain to manage stock levels, especially for seasonal and longlead items. Participate in vendor negotiations, rebate programs, and strategic planning sessions. Data & Performance Analysis Track and report category sales, margin performance, inventory turns, and customer demand trends. Partner with analytics and finance teams to build reporting dashboards. Use market research and field feedback to inform assortment strategy and pricing decisions. Visiting field branches is a necessary responsibility. This role includes instore merchandising standards and working with marketing on other instore experience and POP needs. The position is expected to be in the field 20% of the time, and in the office 80% of the time working on their category and key responsibilities. Other travel to trade shows may be required as the business unit grows. Seniority Level Entry level Employment Type Temporary Job Function Marketing and Sales Industry Machinery Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr