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Designation: Cosmetics Category Manager in Auburn, MA
Department:   Marketing, Sales, Transportation
Job type:   Full time
Location:   Auburn, Massachusetts
Salary:   Not specified
Description:    
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Cosmetics Category Manager in Auburn, MA

We are Searching for a Cosmetics Category Manager with High Volume Retail or Wholesale Experience!
Responsibilities:    
Cosmetics Category Manager will be responsible for managing cosmetics and other assigned categories relative to the duties and responsibilities below.

The Requirements of the Cosmetics Category Manager are as Follows:
  • Merchandising & Marketing Experience in a high volume retail or wholesale environment with specific cosmetics buying experience required.
  • College education preferred.
  • Strong PC skills including Microsoft Excel and Word.
  • Some travel including overnight and weekend.

    The Responsibilities of the Cosmetics Category Manager are as Follows:
  • Developing and implementing strategic plans for assigned categories.
  • Developing innovative and creative approaches to building the business.
  • Growing sales, and gross margin for assigned categories while optimizing SKU mix.
  • Maintaining positive trade relations and developing strategic alliances.
  • Partnering with the sales department to develop and execute customer specific programs.
  • Interacting with customers directly to build sales and margin.
  • Working with space management to execute the annual category review process for assigned categories.
  • Working with the replenishment buyers to maximize GMROI.
  • Managing the resolution of residual and slow selling inventory.
  • Interviewing and negotiating with manufacturers and vendors.
  • Developing proactive communication and assessing the need for immediate action.
  • Duties specific to the Cosmetics Category Manager.
  • In conjunction with our vendor partners develop best in class planograms to be used uniformly across the business while taking into account demographic needs.
  • Coordinate the twice annual reset process including fixtures and reset funding.
  • Manage the manufacturer deletion process in such a way to optimize customer communication that minimizes inventory exposure at retail and warehouse.
  • Maximize promotional funding to develop, execute programs and build sales at retail.

    Our client offers a full benefits package for the right Candidate.

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    We offer career coaching, and will assist you every step of the way in your goal to advance your career. For additional information on Best Headhunters and our ever-expanding employment opportunities, visit our Web sites at: www.bestheadhunters.com or www.besttransportationjobs.com

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    Contact:   Admin
    Company:   BestHeadhunters.com
    Experience:   5 Year(s)
    Job code:   1585
    Posted on:   08 - 09 - 2010
       
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