Meyer Distributing is looking for a Sales Category Manager- Traditional Auto Accessories to join our Jasper, IN team.

Meyer Distributing is a complete wholesale distributor: automotive, RV/towing, outdoor living, marine, and more. With 85+ locations across the country, Meyer services dealers nationwide. Meyer Logistics is a transportation company that serves as the backbone of Meyer Distributing’s shipping network. Meyer Logistics has a fleet of 500+ top-of-the-line trucks. Meyer Distributing & Logistics are driven to perform – come join our team today!

This Sales Category Manager- Traditional Auto Accessories position is responsible providing your client with customer focused insights regarding the product and category. Creating and developing a long term plan and strategy for development of the category.

Preferred Experience for Sales Category Manager- Traditional Auto Accessories

• Education/Certification(s): Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent of years in experience
• Experience: Job related experience within specialized field with increasing levels of responsibility is required.
• Training: Minimum of one month on the job training required.

Requirements for Category Manager:

• Solid knowledge of category management, marketing and sales principles
• Knowledge of CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite
• An ability to understand and analyze sales performance metrics
• Solid customer service attitude with excellent negotiation skills
• Strong communication and team management skills
• Analytical skills with a problem-solving attitude

Benefits for Category Manager:

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401K with Company Match
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Personal Days Available
• Up to 20% Employee Discount
• Casual Dress Code
• Health Savings Account
• Tuition Reimbursement Options Available

Category Manager duties include but are not limited to:

• Analyze data or insights to determine industry and consumer trends
• Devise long-term development strategies for product categories
• Develop exit strategies for unsuccessful products
• Foster trust relationships with vendors to achieve better pricing and quality of services
• Determine the positioning of a product category to maximize visibility
• Liaise with marketing teams to determine competitive pricing and promotional activities of a product category
• Collaborate with buyers and merchandisers to expand product categories
• Make forecasts for product demand to ensure the sustainability of inventory
• Assume responsibility of budget development and revenue for category
• Assists with the planning of sales exhibits.
• Attends trade shows.
• Participates in education and training conferences on selling and marketing programs.
• Coordinates and assists in leading sales meetings to include site selection and agenda preparation.
• Keeps informed of new products, services and other general information of interest to customers.
• Checks on competitive activity and develops new methods of attaining resellers and assisting resellers in attaining new accounts.
• Manage a team of salespeople and ensure company standards are upheld

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