Category Manager – Tobacco

Recruiting Partner: Yugma Raval

Upland, California | Sales | Not Remote | $120,000 to $135,000 | Job ID: 160070

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Category Manager – Tobacco Retail

Location: Upland,CA – relocation provided

Salary: $120,000 – $135,000/year

Job Type: Full-time and Onsite

Travel: Up to 25%

Your Role:

Lead the tobacco category strategy for a prominent retail organization. Optimize product assortment, pricing, and promotions to drive revenue and margin growth. Build strong supplier relationships and collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute category plans effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and implement data-driven category strategies.
Manage pricing, assortment, and promotional activities.
Oversee item setup and ensure accurate execution in the company's Pricebook.
Analyze internal and external data for actionable insights.
Negotiate costs, contracts, and trade spend.
Collaborate with Merchandising, Marketing, and Operations teams.
Monitor competitor pricing and market trends.
Lead product development initiatives and manage team members.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, or related field.
3+ years of category management experience in retail.
Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
Experience managing supplier relationships.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Suite; SQL knowledge is a plus.
Excellent communication and time management skills.

Why Join Us?

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Opportunity to work with a dynamic and innovative team.
Professional growth and career development opportunities.

Apply Now to take the next step in your career and make a significant impact in the retail industry!

At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

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At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.