Category Specialist Jobs

Summary:
Reporting to the Category Manager, the Category Specialist is responsible for coordinating and executing the beginning of the product life cycle from product conception to market launch. This includes but is not limited to item setup and vendor file maintenance.
Responsibilities:

• Maintain up-to-date vendor contacts ensuring changes are communicated to cross-functional partners where necessary.
• Create and maintain annual vendor agreements on behalf of the Category Manager.
• Maintain advertising planners to ensure all information is complete and timelines are met on a weekly basis.
• Create weekly information bulletins highlighting new products along with key information related to the department for communication to cross-functional partners.
• Create and maintain product listings by vendor with the most current information.
• Research and maintain all market comparison pricing and promotional events as assigned by the Category Manager.
• Maintain accurate copy and specification information for use in flyers, catalog, online content and in-store signage.
• Other duties as assigned by Management.
• Review the accuracy of OMNI channel promotional content including flyers, catalog, online content and in-store signage.
• Manage workflow to meet critical deadlines as outlined by the Category Manager.

Qualifications:

• Excellent organizational skills and time management skills.
• Product/lifestyle knowledge is considered an asset.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work within a team as well as crcross-functionalepartments.
• Post-secondary education in business administration or an equivalent combination of related education and experience.
• 2 to 4+ years of administrative work experience.
• Adapts to change in a fast-paced environment.
• Intermediate Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs);

Bass Pro Shops & Cabela’s welcomes applications from people with disabilities.
Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.
Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Bass Pro Cares Fund
• Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions!
• Unlimited career advancement opportunities
• Fun work environment
• Excellent benefits

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