Category Specialist

Summary: TAMCO Group is a USA-based manufacturer of electrical and lighting products, and they are seeking a Category Specialist to drive growth and profitability within assigned product categories. The role involves managing product assortment, pricing, promotions, supplier relationships, and ensuring a positive customer experience while staying updated on market trends. Responsibilities: - Expert in product knowledge of assigned categories to assist in technical support calls and emails for customers/internal departments - Holds both industry and compliance knowledge of category (QC, UL, NEC, DLC, etc.) - Serves as an Information pipeline for promotions, new product launches, etc - Maintains master crossover sheet(s) and vendor relationships for set categories - Oversees inventory forecasting, maintaining set KPIs, and managing new-product KPIs - Responsible for pricing & costs, margin analysis, and industry/market research - Develop product training on categories for the sales team and other internal departments - Manages and monitors market share/comp analysis measuring the success of assigned categories - Studies potential FIFO/Product Life cycle to develop promotions/ flash sales - Manages SDR/ buy-back tracking if applicable - Develops & promotes USP's (Unique selling points) of assigned product categories - Develop yearly SWOT (S•trengths, W eaknesses, O pportunities, and T•hreats) Analysis on assigned categories - Approval and denial of debits for assigned product lines Required Qualifications: - Previous experience in the lighting/electrical industry is a plus. Note: Candidates with electrical/lighting experience (industry knowledge or product knowledge) will be strongly considered - Strong knowledge of category management, marketing, and sales principles - Ability to analyze and develop accurate conclusions to support category decisions based on key data - An understanding of the market and consumer insights and trends - Strong people management and persuasion skills to manage and influence at all levels of the company - Ability to analyze and strategize - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - Proficient in MS Office - Category management: 1 year (Required) Required Skills: Category management, Market insights, Product knowledge Important Skills: Sales principles, Data analysis Nice-to-Have Skills: People management, MS Office proficiency, Communication skills, Interpersonal skills Benefits: 401(k), 401(k) matching, Dental insurance, Health insurance, Paid time off, Vision insurance