Best Buy Business Category Associate Manager
Best Buy

<span style="font-size:12pt"><span new="" roman="" style="font-family:" times=""><span bby="" human="" office="" style="font-family:">The <b>Category Manager</b> is responsible for driving category strategies to achieve Best Buy Business commercial channel growth initiatives, with the primary goal of maximizing sales and margin. As a Category Manager, you will develop category assortment strategies, identify key vendors, determine strategic pricing cadence, and create go to market plans focused on the B2B/Commercial channel. Additionally, you will strategically drive and maintain vendor relationships, and partner with cross-functional teams to mobilize against established strategies. Sales support is a critical function in this role; driving solutions, negotiating on large opportunities, identifying emerging markets and categories are all critical responsibilities. The Category Manager will also play a critical role in collaborating with Best Buy Core merchants - aligning and adopting broad Best Buy strategies to the Commercial market, identifying opportunities to leverage Core strategies & tactics to the Commercial customer are key functions. The Category Manager will be expected to lead major strategic initiatives within the Team. Working with cross-functional partners to eliminate roadblocks, establish new policies, and drive for transformative change within the organization are key responsibilities in this regard. The Category Manager will need to demonstrate strong organizational skills, be capable of applying analytical methodology to problem solve and make decisions, and consistently prioritize within a rapidly changing business environment. </span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:12pt"><span new="" roman="" style="font-family:" times=""><span bby="" human="" office="" style="font-family:">This role is hybrid, which means you will be required to work core hours on-site at the Best Buy Corporate office three days a week and virtually from home or other non-Best Buy location the remainder. The specific work arrangements vary by role and team. The recruiter or hiring manager will provide more details during the hiring process.</span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:12pt"><span new="" roman="" style="font-family:" times=""><span bby="" human="" office="" style="font-family:"><b>What you'll do</b></span></span></span><br><span style="font-size:12pt"><span new="" roman="" style="font-family:" times=""><span bby="" human="" office="" style="font-family:">Category Strategy Development</span></span></span><ul><li style="list-style-type:none"><ul style="list-style-type:disc"><li style="margin-left:16px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span new="" roman="" style="font-family:" times=""><span bby="" human="" office="" style="font-family:">Directly responsible for building commercial channel focused Category Strategy that will be implemented across Best Buy Business cross-functional teams (Marketing, Training, Operations, etc.) </span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:16px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span new="" roman="" style="font-family:" times=""><span bby="" human="" office="" style="font-family:">Identifies and compiles industry trends, historical sales, vendor opportunities and BBY Direct competencies </span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:16px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span new="" roman="" style="font-family:" times=""><span bby="" human="" office="" style="font-family:">Effectively communicates Category Strategy across Best Buy Business</span></span></span></li></ul></li></ul><span style="font-size:12pt"><span new="" roman="" style="font-family:" times=""><span bby="" human="" office="" style="font-family:">Vendor & Core Relationship Management</span></span></span><br><span style="font-size:12pt"><span new="" roman="" style="font-family:" times=""><span bby="" human="" office="" style="font-family:">Works directly with key vendor partners to identify and implement opportunities to drive the business</span></span></span><ul><li style="list-style-type:none"><ul style="list-style-type:disc"><li style="margin-left:16px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span new="" roman="" style="font-family:" times=""><span bby="" human="" office="" style="font-family:">Primary Best Buy Business contact for both Vendors and internal cross-functional partners across day-to-day interactions and monthly / quarterly business rhythms across BBY Direct vendors</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:16px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span new="" roman="" style="font-family:" times=""><span bby="" human="" office="" style="font-family:">Represents Best Buy Business with Category Merchant team, working closely to implement programs to drive direct channel business.</span></span></span></li></ul></li></ul><br><span style="font-size:12pt"><span new="" roman="" style="font-family:" times=""><span bby="" human="" office="" style="font-family:">Assortment Planning</span></span></span><ul><li style="list-style-type:none"><ul style="list-style-type:disc"><li style="margin-left:16px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span new="" roman="" style="font-family:" times=""><span bby="" human="" office="" style="font-family:">Responsible for commercial channel assortment, pricing, and promotional strategy across Best Buy Business channel</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:16px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span new="" roman="" style="font-family:" times=""><span bby="" human="" office="" style="font-family:">Works closely with Best Buy Business Sales team to define needs of B2B customers</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:16px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span new="" roman="" style="font-family:" times=""><span bby="" human="" office="" style="font-family:">Execute assortment and pricing parameters within BBY Direct systems</span></span></span></li></ul></li></ul><span style="font-size:12pt"><span new="" roman="" style="font-family:" times=""><span bby="" human="" office="" style="font-family:">Financial Review & Analysis</span></span></span><ul><li style="list-style-type:none"><ul style="list-style-type:disc"><li style="margin-left:16px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span new="" roman="" style="font-family:" times=""><span bby="" human="" office="" style="font-family:">Weekly / Monthly Business Performance Management</span></span></span></li></ul></li></ul><span style="font-size:12pt"><span new="" roman="" style="font-family:" times=""><span bby="" human="" office="" style="font-family:">Drive Strategic Captainships</span></span></span><ul><li style="list-style-type:none"><ul style="list-style-type:disc"><li style="margin-left:16px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span new="" roman="" style="font-family:" times=""><span bby="" human="" office="" style="font-family:">Identify and Lead Strategic Initiatives across Best Buy Business cross-functional team (Sales, Operations, etc)</span></span></span></li></ul></li></ul><span style="font-size:12pt"><span new="" roman="" style="font-family:" times=""><span bby="" human="" office="" style="font-family:">Sales Support</span></span></span><ul><li style="list-style-type:none"><ul style="list-style-type:disc"><li style="margin-left:16px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span new="" roman="" style="font-family:" times=""><span bby="" human="" office="" style="font-family:">Actively support sales opportunities across customer and vendor-specific opportunities </span></span></span></li></ul></li></ul><span style="font-size:12pt"><span new="" roman="" style="font-family:" times=""><b><span bby="" human="" office="" style="font-family:">Basic qualifications</span></b></span></span><ul><li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span new="" roman="" style="font-family:" times=""><span bby="" human="" office="" style="font-family:">1 or more years sales enablement </span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span new="" roman="" style="font-family:" times=""><span bby="" human="" office="" style="font-family:">1 or more years traditional </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span bby="" human="" office="" style="font-family:">Merchandising</span></span><span bby="" human="" office="" style="font-family:"> support experience (Buyer, Demand Planning, Analyst)</span></span></span></li></ul><br><span style="font-size:12pt"><span new="" roman="" style="font-family:" times=""><b><span bby="" human="" office="" style="font-family:">Preferred qualifications</span></b></span></span><ul><li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span new="" roman="" style="font-family:" times=""><span bby="" human="" office="" style="font-family:">Vendor relationship management experience</span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span new="" roman="" style="font-family:" times=""><span bby="" human="" office="" style="font-family:">Internal and external Cross functional relationships</span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span new="" roman="" style="font-family:" times=""><span bby="" human="" office="" style="font-family:">B2B sales experience </span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span new="" roman="" style="font-family:" times=""><span bby="" human="" office="" style="font-family:">B2B marketing experience </span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span new="" roman="" style="font-family:" times=""><span bby="" human="" office="" style="font-family:">Strategic process execution experience</span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span new="" roman="" style="font-family:" times=""><span bby="" human="" office="" style="font-family:">Entrepreneurial experience</span></span></span></span></li></ul><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span new="" roman="" style="font-family:" times=""><b><span bby="" human="" office="" style="font-family:">What's in it for you</span></b></span></span></span><br><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span new="" roman="" style="font-family:" times=""><span bby="" human="" office="" style="font-family:">We're committed to helping our people thrive at work and at home. We offer generous benefits that address your total well-being and provide support as you need it, especially key moments in your life.</span></span></span></span><br><span style="font-size:12pt"><span new="" roman="" style="font-family:" times=""><span bby="" human="" office="" style="font-family:">Our benefits include:</span></span></span><ul><li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span new="" roman="" style="font-family:" times=""><span bby="" human="" office="" style="font-family:">Competitive pay</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span new="" roman="" style="font-family:" times=""><span bby="" human="" office="" style="font-family:">Generous employee discount</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span new="" roman="" style="font-family:" times=""><span bby="" human="" office="" style="font-family:">Physical and mental well-being support</span></span></span></li></ul><br><span style="font-size:12pt"><span new="" roman="" style="font-family:" times=""><b><span bby="" human="" office="" style="font-family:">About us</span></b></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:12pt"><span new="" roman="" style="font-family:" times=""><span style="background:white"><span bby="" human="" office="" style="font-family:"><span style="color:black">As part of the Best Buy team, you'll help us fulfill our purpose to enrich lives through technology. We bring that to life every day by humanizing and personalizing tech solutions for every stage of life - in our stores, online and in customers' homes.</span></span></span><br><br><span bby="" human="" office="" style="font-family:"><span style="background:white"><span style="color:black">Our culture is built on deeply supporting and valuing our amazing employees who make it all possible. We're committed to being a great place to work, where you can unlock unique career possibilities. Above all, we aim to provide a place where you can bring your full, authentic self to work now and into the future. Tomorrow works here.™</span></span></span></span></span><div><br><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Best Buy is an equal opportunity employer.<br><br>Application deadline: Minimum of 5 days from the posting date. You can find that date above the job title at the top of the page.</span></span></div> <p> Position Type: Full timePandoLogic. Keywords: Category Manager, Location: Minneapolis, MN - 55423