Category Manager

Description -

Applies specialist level of subject matter knowledge to solve a variety of common business issues. Works on problems of moderately complex scope. Acts as an informed team member providing analysis of information and limited project direction input. Exercises independent judgment within defined practices and procedures to determine appropriate action. Follows established guidelines and interprets policies. Evaluates unique circumstances and makes recommendations.

Responsibilities:

• Participates in business planning with manager.
• Works with and leverages internal partners to deliver the business results.
• May interface with any level in sales organization.
• Product line and quota responsibility limited to a low complexity/low impact part of the business.
• Functional responsibility for the team may be assigned (market analysis, marketing engagement, SF communication etc).
• Develop and lead the business plan of the category
• Strong relationship with Sales and Logistics team.
• Responsible of the Product Line, to achieve quotas and generate plans to achieve objectives.
• Make market analysis, launching plans of new product, alignment with Logistics, Sales and Marketing to generate the Business Plan

Education and Experience Required:

• University or Bachelor's degree preferred in Marketing or Finance.
• Typically 5-7+ years of professional experience in a related field.
• Operational Market research. Understanding of Product Life.
• Cycle challenges and levers to address.
• Understanding/ Practice of sales processes in the IT industry.

Knowledge and Skills:

• IT industry knowledge.
• Business planning skills.
• Financial planning and modelling skills, comfortable to manage business planning and reporting.
• Strong communication skills.
• Knowledge of promotional marketing processes and practices.

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Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) - 

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