We are seeking a Sport Category Manager to join our client's e-commerce team. In this role, you will manage the winter and water sports categories in Canada to drive growth and enhance customer satisfaction.
Note, this is not a Marketing role, this is a Category Management role for our client's eCommerce team.
This is a permanent role, and requires the talent to work in the office 2 days per week, and has an excellent total compensation plan.
Responsibilities:
Business Strategy & Planning
- Develop the digital strategy for sports products on our client’s website.
- Create an annual business plan, identifying opportunities aligned with seasonal trends.
- Define sales targets for each category and contribute to the overall e-commerce financial forecast.
- Research and implement innovative solutions to drive digital sales.
- Conduct competitive benchmarking and maintain a relevant product assortment.
- Coordinate sports communication timing for optimal engagement.
Performance Analysis
- Track and manage weekly and annual sales performance.
- Measure product and website performance, as well as customer behavior.
- Identify and implement strategies to improve results.
E-Merchandising Strategy
- Collaborate to develop the most effective product categorization and navigation for customers.
- Ensure optimal product merchandising and consistency in descriptions that resonate with customer needs.
Requirements:
- Minimum 6 years of e-commerce experience in Canada.
- Proven leadership within category management teams, mentoring junior members in business strategy.
- Strong commercial acumen with a focus on customer satisfaction.
- Passionate about e-commerce and the sports industry.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and web analytics tools, with experience in performance analysis and reporting.
- Strategic thinker with excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to innovate.
- Ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders.
- Flexibility to travel as needed.
- Self-motivated, organized, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
- Inclusive and committed to building a diverse, supportive workplace.
- Bilingual in French is an asset.