The position of Category Specialist will be Remote!

Summary

The Category Specialist is responsible for supporting national supplier programs and maybe be the key contact for assigned national suppliers. Will support and assist Category Managers with vendor planning through national supplier tier strategy implementation and maintenance.

What You’ll Do

• Product Management and support for assigned national suppliers. Responsible for driving best practices and a consistent strategy
• Develop plans and actions with Category Manager through Regional engagements and action planning with leadership. Aid in content preparation and accountability in driving completion of action plans
• Identify, communicate, and track areas of improvement and operational efficiencies related to doing business with assigned national suppliers
• Promotional and merchandising engagement with Marketing and Branch Managers
• Be fully engaged and responsible for the success of national promotion programs. Responsible for metrics reporting as required
• Early engagement in New Product Introduction and throughout the lifecycle of the launch
• Actively promote products through participation at national and local trade shows, customer seminars and other distributor promotions
• Act as an internal resource as a “Subject Matter Expert” on assigned national supplier digital tools
• Support Category Managers in driving transformative digital integration (within ERP, eCommerce, Data Management, etc.)
• Develop and implement strategies to attack competition and increase market penetration using marketing tools
• Other duties as assigned

The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Rexel USA.

What You’ll Need

• High School or GED required
• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent in Engineering or related preferred
• 2+ years of sales, operations, or related experience
• Experience within the electrical distribution or manufacturing industry preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to lead, motivate, and support a distributor organization to proactively implement the business plan
• Strong presentation skills in a group and individual situations
• Ability to promote the value-add of the assigned products and Rexel value proposition to customers
• Strong arbitration skills to effectively listen, communicate, and gain consensus
• Willingness and desire to participate in ongoing training to maintain technical and marketing competency
• Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers to aid in satisfying customer requirements
• Ability to organize and prioritize job tasks and requirements

Working Conditions and Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Environment

• Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and/or exposure to heat and cold Occasionally – up to 20%
• Exposed to bio hazardous conditions None
• Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations None
• Exposed to electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock None
• Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment None
• Travels to offsite locations Frequently – 21% to 50%

Physical Demands

• Sit: Must be able to remain in a stationary position Constantly – at least 51%
• Walk: Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location Frequently – 21% to 50%
• Use hands to finger, handle or feel: Operates a computer and other office machinery Constantly – at least 51%
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Must be able to position ones self to maintain computers in the lab, including under desks and in the server closet Occasionally – up to 20%
• Climb or balance: Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder Occasionally – up to 20%
• Talk, hear, taste, smell: Must be able to use senses to; effectively communicate with co-workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions Constantly – at least 51%

Weight and Force

• Up to 10 pounds Occasionally – up to 20%
• Up to 25 pounds Occasionally – up to 20%
• Up to 50 pounds None
• Up to 100 pounds None
• More than 100 pounds None

“Rexel USA (A VEVRAA Federal Contractor), and its affiliated companies, is an EEO/Disabled/Veterans employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by law.”