Job Description
ASSORTMENT EXECUTION * Build an assortment that is brand appropriate and balanced by category based off of trends * Source new factories and new innovative ideas through extensive online research, trade shows, and industry expos * Continually create newness in concepts to add freshness to the assortment * Suggest category extensions and new key items to grow core business through primary sales channels including CTA Website, Amazon, and Distributor platforms PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGN * Build a relationship with the Production team that takes into consideration manufacturing limitations, yet pushes our expectations of quality, lead time and price/value * Demonstrate understanding of industry trends and apply them to vision of the CTA assortment to make a statement in our target market. * Generate appropriate quantity and quality of innovative and creative ideas to continue to grow CTA presence on all platforms PLANNING * Manage inventory levels and product assortment by using sales reports and item plans, and know when to change purchasing habits and forecasts based on business needs and sales trends * Analyze the business and work with the Supply Chain Manager to react with timely reorders and cancellations * Work with cross functional teams to make pricing, markdowns, and promotions to keep healthy inventory positions in all categories Required skills * Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics or related field. * 5 years category management experience in related field. Consumer goods or tech preferred * Proven track record of growing categories or leading category growth * Tech Hardware experience a plus * Basic software knowledge is a plus Competencies / Attributes * Strong analytical and organizational skills combined with high creative potential. * Ability to communicate with cross-functional teams * Comfortable with making decisions and thinking outside of the box * Strong negotiation skills. Company Description At CTA, we're about much more than just hardware. For us, it's all about people. With a name trusted in the industry for over 20 years, we offer the largest selection of innovative tablet and computer hardware mounting solutions carefully designed to help you bridge the gap between your technology and the people who use them.
Company Description
At CTA, we’re about much more than just hardware. For us, it’s all about people. With a name trusted in the industry for over 20 years, we offer the largest selection of innovative tablet and computer hardware mounting solutions carefully designed to help you bridge the gap between your technology and the people who use them.