Automotive Tires, Category Manager L ocation: In office role, Cape Girardeau, MO Compensation: $95k - $120k base plus 15% bonus Reports to: Director of Merchandising Background Required: 5-10 years of tire category management in a large national retail organization Headline: Sun Auto Tire & Service is the fastest growing, top-10 independent tire dealer in the US with 425+ stores operating under multiple brands. We've been nominated a "Best Place to Work" and are a leading provider of vehicle after-market tires and repair services. We are increasing our footprint rapidly through both organic growth and acquisitions and seek candidates who are looking for a long-term career path and capable of growing into roles of greater responsibility.
Job Scope The Category Manager, Tires is responsible for installing and maintaining a tire product strategy across Sun Auto Tire & Service's nationwide footprint . This role will lead the implementation, improvement, and maintenance of Sun Auto's tire category strategy to increase profitability, simplify the sales process, and improve the customer experience through a combination of market/sales analysis, product assortment planning, pricing, and merchandising.
Responsibilities include (other duties may be assigned as needed): Work with the Director, merchandising to continuously develop, implement, and maintain a category strategy for products and services including but not limited to; passenger tires, light truck tires, ST radial tires, with a lesser emphasis on medium truck tires and industrial/agricultural products. Learn, execute, and improve the company's tire product strategy and sales process to improve salability, profitability, competitiveness in the marketplace, and simplicity. Compile and analyze market data, sales data, and supplier data from multiple sources to achieve the above goals and support the developed strategy . Capitalize on opportunities and recognize market trends within the tires category to maximize retail performance, identify gaps in the assortment, and improve internal service level. Identify and utilize supplier fulfillment, third-party logistics providers, and the company's internal distribution system to efficiently support retail operations. Work with the relevant departments to: Validate, manage, and maintain SKU data including new item creation, product end-of-life planning, pricing, and stocking levels. Ensure alignment between pricing, assortment, and advertising strategies. Support company inventory and procurement goals and strategies. Core Competencies: The following core competencies will be required :
Intimate knowledge of the various products/services in the tire category including the functions, uses, and how they relate to one another. Deep understanding of the tire industry including but not limited to product tiers, tread designs, tire types, internal construction of a tire, common sales strategies, and tire-related service packages. Flexibility and sense of urgency to remain effective in a rapidly changing and fast-growing corporate landscape. Organizational and leadership skills that facilitate coordination/teamwork with various departments, stakeholders, and individuals. Understanding of the current automotive service aftermarket and retail landscape. Ability to explain, present, and otherwise concisely communicate with key stakeholders to foster buy-in and understanding via in-person presentations, online meetings, and email. Qualifications: Undergraduate degree in business preferred. Minimum 5-10 years in the tire product category management and automotive aftermarket with an emphasis on the retail tire business. Intimate understanding of the automotive aftermarket and tire-specific industry. Experience with tire retail, retail automotive service, and/or automotive aftermarket. Advanced ability in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel. Benefits At Sun Auto we recognize that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs as well as:
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Health Savings Account with Company Contribution 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match Paid Vacation and Sick Days Employee Discounts Educational Assistance Company Paid Life Insurance Company Paid Short-Term Disability Long-Term Disability Insurance Sun Auto Tire & Service provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. #bayard
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