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Category Manager - Dealers (Hybrid, Boucherville QC) Fluent in French
Banner:RONA INC.Entity:RONA INC. - Corporate - Boucherville QC - 00002 - BouchervilleCity:BouchervilleProvince:QuebecJob Status:Full TimeJob Category:SalesRemote Work:Office (3 days)Closing Date:Apply HerePlease note that:Our Hybrid Workplace Policy establishes that associates need to have a reliable transportation to and from our corporate head office located in Boucherville (Quebec), to come to the office on a regular basis.
We require all our head office associates to be proficient in French, spoken and written.
3 days office / 2 days remoteAt RONA, over 22,000 employees let their passion blossom every day. Our teams are driven by the desire to help people bring their projects to life and are committed to making a difference in the communities we serve.We operate or service some 425 corporate and affiliated dealer stores. With a distinctive product and service offering and complementary store formats ranging from neighbourhood hardware stores to big box stores, our RONA+, RONA, R\xc3\xa9no-D\xc3\xa9p\xc3\xb4t, and Dick\'s Lumber banners are well equipped to help meet the needs of all DIYers and contractors.You\'ve got the talent? We\'ve got the tools! Here, your work and ideas will contribute to building a flourishing organization. Your voice will always be heard and valued. You\'ll find career opportunities that live up to your ambitions and be able to further develop your unique set of skills.So, if you\'re looking to do what you love, we could be a perfect matchOur expectationsReporting to the Category Director, Merchandising - Affiliated Dealers, the Category Manager will be responsible for the strategic management of a product portfolio for all RONA affiliated dealers in Canada. The incumbent will develop sales for their portfolio and ensure its profitability. They are the dealer reference for everything related to merchandising; as a result, they must work in close collaboration with various departments within the organization that house this expertise and the sales team to ensure the understanding and implementation of strategies linked to the portfolio under their responsibility.Your roleDevelop and execute sales strategies for the categories under their responsibility
Achieve profitability objectives while setting competitive distribution prices
Ensure the communication and coordination of their sales and merchandising activities with the sales team
Work closely with the sales team for the launch and implementation of dealer action plans
Determine dealer needs and challenges and take necessary action
Act as a spokesperson for dealers by representing them among other company departments and committees, and persuading these groups to take the needs and realities of dealers into consideration when developing and implementing their respective business strategies
See to the establishment of various, promising merchandising strategies implemented within the corporate network for dealers in collaboration with the sales team and adapt them if required
Continuously analyze the performance of categories under their responsibility and make necessary adjustments to achieve sales objectives
Communicate and negotiate with various suppliers for the portfolio under their responsibility to secure attractive promotional offers for the affiliated dealer network
Work with the Corporate Merchandising team to secure promotional offers and competitive base prices as well as help transform the product offering to meet the needs of dealers and ensure they remain competitive in the market
Work with the Corporate Merchandising team to adapt various strategies to dealer needs
Help organize external, commercial events and take part in them (e.g., RONA Buying Show, dealer meetings,)
Participate in new product launch strategies with the company\'s other business units to ensure the quick and efficient launch of these new products
Participate in the development and improvement of dealer tools
Participate in regular visits to affiliated dealers, the corporate network, and competitors to keep up-to-date with the market, product offering, and price strategies as well as identify opportunities that could be beneficial or be implemented among dealers
Ensure the product assortment meets dealer needs
Ensure that merchandising plans for categories under their responsibility are proactively and comprehensively communicated to all stakeholdersThe qualifications we are looking forBachelor\'s degree in a relevant field
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar position
Good understanding of the retail industry
Business acumen
Excellent negotiation skills
Results driven approach and focus on the optimization of customer experience
In-depth knowledge of market trends and consumer needs that are inherent to the category under their responsibility
Very good analysis and information mana...gement skills
Good organization, planning, follow-up, prioritization, and time management skills
Creativity and innovation
Ability to work in a changing environment
Ability to meet deadlines
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Good knowledge of technological tools (e.g., Excel and Word)
Our Hybrid Workplace Policy establishes that associates need to have a reliable transportation to and from our corporate head office located in Boucherville (Quebec), to come to the office on a regular basis.
We require all our head office associates to be proficient in French, spoken and written.By joining the RONA family, you\'ll enjoy many benefits, such as:A fitness centre, sports activities, and showers
A childcare centre that can accommodate up to 78 children
A cafeteria with a delicious menu prepared by a dedicated chef, healthy options, as well as FARO Roasting Houses and Tim Hortons coffee stations
Exclusive employee discounts, plus a 10% discount on store merchandise (at all RONA locations)
Benefits: retirement savings plan, annual bonuses, student incentive program, etc.
Electric car charging stations
Career growth opportunities within the company
An inclusive and safe working environment
Promotion of work-life balance
An employer that\'s involved in the community
And much more!RONA is committed to encouraging diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender, nationality, age, disability, or any other protected status.Apply HereRONA inc.RONA inc. is one of Canada\'s leading home improvement retailers headquartered in Boucherville, Qu\xc3\xa9bec. The RONA network operates or services some 425 corporate and affiliated dealer stores under the RONA+, RONA, R\xc3\xa9no-D\xc3\xa9p\xc3\xb4t, and Dick\'s...

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