Category Manager
Core
End-to-end management of the Accessories category, focusing on innovation, range development, pricing, and promotional effectiveness for Petbarn stores and online channels.
Role type
Senior Category Manager (Retail)
Builds
Product range, pricing strategies, promotional campaigns, and inventory plans for pet accessories.
Domain
Retail / Pet Care
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Category strategy development, financial analysis, new product development (NPD), range planning, pricing strategy, supplier negotiation, team leadership, stock availability management, planogram development
Preferred skills
Private brand experience, retail buying experience, project management
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Develop category strategy using customer and market insights; analyze weekly trade performance against budget; manage range structure and exit strategies; define pricing and promotional tactics; negotiate trading terms with suppliers; lead and develop direct reports
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with people leadership responsibilities