Now Hiring - Meyer Distributing, Inc. - Professional Services Assistant Sales Category Manager in Arlington, TX

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The Assistant Category Manager position focusing on our 4X4; Jeep; Off Road; Suspension; and Wheel, and Tire Division is responsible providing your client with customer focused insights regarding the product and category. Creating and developing a long-term plan and strategy for development of the category. Education/Certification(s): * Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent of years in experience Experience: * Job related experience within specialized field with increasing levels of responsibility is required. * Training - Minimum of one month on the job training required. Requirements for the Inside Sales - Assistant Category Manager: * Solid knowledge of category management, marketing and sales principles * Knowledge of one or more categories: 4X4; Jeep; Off Road; Suspension; or Wheel, and Tire * Knowledge of CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite * An ability to understand and analyze sales performance metrics * Solid customer service attitude with excellent negotiation skills * Strong communication and team management skills * Analytical skills with a problem-solving attitude Benefits for the Assistant Category Manager: * Medical * Vision * Dental * Disability * Life Insurance * 401K with Company Match * Paid Vacation * Paid Holidays * Personal Days Available * Employee Discount * Casual Dress Code * Health Savings Account * Tuition Reimbursement Options Available Job Duties for the Assistant Category Manager: * Analyze data or insights to determine industry and consumer trends * Devise long-term development strategies for product categories * Develop exit strategies for unsuccessful products * Foster trust relationships with vendors to achieve better pricing and quality of services * Place appropriate orders to ensure product availability that meets consumer demands * Determine the positioning of a product category to maximize visibility * Liaise with marketing teams to determine competitive pricing and promotional activities of a product category * Collaborate with buyers and merchandisers to expand product categories * Make forecasts for product demand to ensure the sustainability of inventory * Assume responsibility of budget development and revenue for category * Assist Category Manager in selecting, pricing and positioning of category products Inside Sales, Category Management, Jeep, 4X4, Suspension, Wheel, Tire, Off Road