Category Business Manager, Seasonal Recreation

Reporting to the AVP, Outdoor Recreation the successful candidate will be accountable for delivering the financial plans of their merchandising categories through the development and execution of assortment, pricing and promotional plans.

What You’ll Do

• Acts as the subject-matter expert for Seasonal Recreation and develops a broad categorical understanding of its relative consumer trends, competitive & market analysis and CTR store executional nuances and requirements.
• Provide content for store training on product/process information
• Financial accountability for category through adherence to predefined CTR strategy objectives and guidelines
• Setting & delivering against categorical assortment plans
• Develops, mentors, guides and coaches Category Business Analyst & Associate Category Business Manager by setting clear performance objectives and providing ongoing and timely feedback
• Planning, execution & delivery of line review process: Approval of the assortment and pricing plans, import trip planning and execution, oversight of timeline delivery and recommended action plan for item discontinuation and pricing
• Recommended action plan for item discontinuation and pricing
• Vendor relationship/negotiation
• Define and execute against categorical promotional plans; including promotional item selection & offer to deliver against the plans and financial objectives

What You Bring

• Proven ability to develop and execute business plans/initiatives that achieve financial performance and operational targets
• Ability to travel 2-4 weeks per year
• Advanced MS Office Suite expertise; ability to create and deliver engaging PowerPoint presentations
• Strong executive presence with highly effective interpersonal and communication skills; proven ability to influence and guide stakeholders
• 7+ total years of experience in Marketing or Merchandising; at least 3 years in a Category Management leadership role
• Proven commitment to delivering consumer-focused initiatives; superior innovation management skills
• University degree in a business-related field (i.e. Marketing, Finance)
• Superior leadership skills with the ability to develop others; highly developed sense of accountability, passion and a proven track record for delivering results
• Strong business acumen skills; demonstrated expertise of retail marketing, consumer trends, and inventory management

About Us

Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited (“CTC”) is one of Canada’s most admired and trusted companies. With more than 90 Owned Brands, 1,700 retail locations, financial services, exemplary e-commerce capabilities, and exciting market-leading merchandising strategies. We dream big and work as one to innovate with purpose for our customers at every level of our business, investing in new technologies and products, and doubling down on top talent to drive the company forward. We offer competitive salaries and wages to CTC employees, as well as store discounts, supported learning through our Triangle Learning Academy, Canadian Tire Profit Sharing, and retirement and savings programs for eligible employees. As part of our enhanced flex benefits program, we offer mental health benefits in the amount of $5,000 per year for benefits-eligible employees and their families, including total well-being, and mental health tools and resources for all employees. Join us in helping to make life in Canada better through living and working our Core Values: we are innovators and entrepreneurs at our core, outcomes drive us, inclusion is a must, we are stronger together and we take personal responsibility. It is an especially exciting time to join CTC and its family of companies where career opportunities are wide-ranging! Join us, where there's a place for you here.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

We are committed to fostering an environment where belonging thrives, and diversity, inclusion and equity are infused into everything we do. We believe in building an organizational culture where people are consistently treated with dignity while respecting individual religion, nationality, gender, race, age, perceived ability, spoken language, sexual orientation, and identification. We are united in our purpose of being here to help make life in Canada better.

Accommodations

We stand firm in our Core Value that inclusion is a must. We welcome and encourage candidates from equity-seeking groups such as people who identify as racialized, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+, women, people with disabilities, and beyond. Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role, or throughout the interview process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to help meet your needs.