Lead Director, Sr Category Manager--Photo and Services
Core
Lead a high-impact retail strategy for the Photo and Services portfolio, driving sales, margin growth, and omnichannel merchandising experiences across stores and digital channels.
Role type
Senior IC Category Manager (Retail Strategy & Vendor Management)
Builds
Photo and Services product lines, vendor partnerships, and customer loyalty programs
Domain
Retail / Consumer Services
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Category management, P&L ownership, vendor negotiation, assortment optimization, promotional strategy, team leadership, market insight analysis, executive communication
Preferred skills
Building high-performing teams, category transformation, SKU productivity, national brand partnership management
Technologies
MS Office Suite (Advanced Excel, PowerPoint)
Responsibilities
Deliver sales and margin goals by managing category P&L; Lead large vendor relationships and joint business planning; Develop category plans including SKU mix and promotional programs; Execute strategic marketing plans by aligning cross-functional partners; Build and coach a high-performing team of merchants and analysts; Leverage customer and market insights to inform assortment and pricing decisions.
Seniority
Director, hands-on IC with team leadership