Category Manager

Job description

Position Summary: Manager, Category: *This role is hybrid. On-site Tuesday-Thursday, with work from home Monday and Friday. Musician’s Friend is being repositioned as THE outlet channel for the Musical Instrument Industry. We are seeking dynamic buyers to help craft and execute the growth strategy for this exciting channel of business. We see exponential growth as we reposition and accelerate this channel. PURPOSE OF THE JOB: The purpose of this job is to manage the execution and strategic aspect of assigned categories, including but not limited to sales and margin, product assortment, product promotions, product inventory levels, vendor relationships, and category analysis. Carries out major assignments in conducting the operations of the business to ensure policies and procedures are practiced. RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES: - Assortment selection and planning to specific sales, margin, and inventory goals. - Manage vendor relationships including negotiating pricing, delivery time, and payment terms. - Coordinate product launches across appropriate properties - Promotional, clearance, and markdown pricing - Work with vendors to develop exclusive products for sale through retail outlets...