Category Manager
Oldcastle APG, a CRH company, is a leading global supplier of building and landscaping products.
Its product portfolio includes hardscapes and masonry, packaged cement mixes, lawn and garden materials, and composite decking sold through a variety of channels for residential and commercial use.
Oldcastle APG is the leading producer of hardscapes in North America and Europe and the innovator behind many of the industrys well-known brands:
Belgard hardscapes, Echelon masonry, Sakrete bagged dry mixes, and MoistureShield composite decking.
With over 260 operating locations and approximately 8,500 employees, Oldcastle APG operates across 7 countries in the U.
S.
, Canada, and Europe.
SummaryOldcastle Retail is seeking a dynamic Category Manager for our growing Lowes Lawn and Garden business.
The position will work out of our satellite sales office in Mooresville, NC.
The Category Manager will report to the Director of the Lowes Lawn and Garden business.
A successful candidate will work with Lowes to optimize growth strategies by leveraging relationships and data to identify opportunities.
The Category Manager must be a self-starter and an effective communicator with a passion for finding solutions and winning.
The Category Manager is responsible for managing project timelines and ensuring customer needs and expectations are met.
This position offers a unique opportunity to work directly with the customer and impact the business.
Responsibilities Proactively develop collaborative relationships with our retail partner To be viewed as a trusted resource for category insights and identifying growth opportunities based on data analysis Generate daily reports summarizing sales, inventory, shipments, etc.
Aggressively pursue opportunities using sales data and reporting tools Effectively communicate category management insights to internal operations Work closely with marketing team to ensure merchandise materials reflect program vision Actively support and participate in preparation of line reviews, pricing quotes and business reviews Monitor competitive activity and recommend solutions to counter competitive threats Lead comprehensive understanding of planogram and product assortment to identify strategic sales opportunities and meet customer growth objectives Provide support on new products and program launches Full utilization and analysis of sales reports and performance data to deliver insights and solutions Proactively assess, clarify and validate customer needs on an ongoing basis Lead the customer account planning cycle and new item set-up process Requirements and Preferences 4-year Bachelors Degree in Business/Analytics/Marketing or equivalent Impeccable integrity and ethics Excellent customer service focus and skills Strong written and verbal communication skills Expert level of Excel and PowerPoint; Microsoft proficiency Sense of urgency with the ability to respond promptly when needed Analytical, curious, highly organized, attention to detail, and personable Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment The job requires less than 20% travel Knowledge of business intelligence systems (Tableau preferred) 3
years of experience in retail sales and analysis (Lowes and Home Depot preferred) Data analytics (forecasting, pricing, inventory, marketing, etc.
) What CRH Offers You Highly competitive base pay Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs Group retirement savings program Health and wellness programs A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion About CRHCRH has a long and proud heritage.
We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family.
CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.
If youre up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application.
Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager.
Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day.
Thank you for your interest!Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
EOE/Vet/Disability Recommended Skills Analytical Attention To Detail Business Intelligence Communication Coordinating Curiosity Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Its product portfolio includes hardscapes and masonry, packaged cement mixes, lawn and garden materials, and composite decking sold through a variety of channels for residential and commercial use.
Oldcastle APG is the leading producer of hardscapes in North America and Europe and the innovator behind many of the industrys well-known brands:
Belgard hardscapes, Echelon masonry, Sakrete bagged dry mixes, and MoistureShield composite decking.
With over 260 operating locations and approximately 8,500 employees, Oldcastle APG operates across 7 countries in the U.
S.
, Canada, and Europe.
SummaryOldcastle Retail is seeking a dynamic Category Manager for our growing Lowes Lawn and Garden business.
The position will work out of our satellite sales office in Mooresville, NC.
The Category Manager will report to the Director of the Lowes Lawn and Garden business.
A successful candidate will work with Lowes to optimize growth strategies by leveraging relationships and data to identify opportunities.
The Category Manager must be a self-starter and an effective communicator with a passion for finding solutions and winning.
The Category Manager is responsible for managing project timelines and ensuring customer needs and expectations are met.
This position offers a unique opportunity to work directly with the customer and impact the business.
Responsibilities Proactively develop collaborative relationships with our retail partner To be viewed as a trusted resource for category insights and identifying growth opportunities based on data analysis Generate daily reports summarizing sales, inventory, shipments, etc.
Aggressively pursue opportunities using sales data and reporting tools Effectively communicate category management insights to internal operations Work closely with marketing team to ensure merchandise materials reflect program vision Actively support and participate in preparation of line reviews, pricing quotes and business reviews Monitor competitive activity and recommend solutions to counter competitive threats Lead comprehensive understanding of planogram and product assortment to identify strategic sales opportunities and meet customer growth objectives Provide support on new products and program launches Full utilization and analysis of sales reports and performance data to deliver insights and solutions Proactively assess, clarify and validate customer needs on an ongoing basis Lead the customer account planning cycle and new item set-up process Requirements and Preferences 4-year Bachelors Degree in Business/Analytics/Marketing or equivalent Impeccable integrity and ethics Excellent customer service focus and skills Strong written and verbal communication skills Expert level of Excel and PowerPoint; Microsoft proficiency Sense of urgency with the ability to respond promptly when needed Analytical, curious, highly organized, attention to detail, and personable Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment The job requires less than 20% travel Knowledge of business intelligence systems (Tableau preferred) 3
years of experience in retail sales and analysis (Lowes and Home Depot preferred) Data analytics (forecasting, pricing, inventory, marketing, etc.
) What CRH Offers You Highly competitive base pay Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs Group retirement savings program Health and wellness programs A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion About CRHCRH has a long and proud heritage.
We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family.
CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.
If youre up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application.
Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager.
Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day.
Thank you for your interest!Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
EOE/Vet/Disability Recommended Skills Analytical Attention To Detail Business Intelligence Communication Coordinating Curiosity Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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