Summary:
Reporting to the Category Manager, the Category Specialist is responsible for coordinating and executing the beginning of the product life cycle from product conception to market launch. This includes but is not limited to item set up and vendor file maintenance.
Responsibilities:
Maintain advertising planners to ensure all information is complete and timelines are met on a weekly basis.
Maintain accurate copy and specification information for use in flyers, catalog, online content and in-store signage.
Review the accuracy of OMNI channel promotional content including flyers, catalog, online content and in-store signage.
Create and maintain annual vendor agreements on behalf of the Category Manager.
Maintain up-to-date vendor contacts ensuring changes are communicated to cross-functional partners where necessary.
Create and maintain product listings by vendor with the most current information.
Research and maintain all market comparison pricing and promotional events as assigned by the Category Manager.
Create weekly information bulletins highlighting new products along with key information related to the department for communication to cross-functional partners.
Manage workflow to meet critical deadlines as outlined by the Category Manager.
Other duties as assigned by Management.
Qualifications:
Post-secondary education in business administration or an equivalent combination of related education and experience.
Intermediate Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs);
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office.
2 to 4+ years of administrative work experience.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work within a team as well as cross functional departments.
Excellent organizational skills and time management skills.
Adapts to change in a fast-paced environment.
Product/lifestyle knowledge is considered an asset.
Bass Pro Shops & Cabela's welcomes applications from people with disabilities.
Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.
Benefits
Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions!
Fun work environment
Competitive wages
Excellent benefits
Unlimited career advancement opportunities
Bass Pro Cares Fund
Cabela's