Category Director
Salt Lake City, UT · مکمل وقت
درخواست دینے والے پہلے فرد بنیں۔
- تجربہ
- 7+ سال
- تنخواہ
- —
- کھلنا
- 1
- پوسٹ کیا گیا
- 3 گھنٹے قبل
- کام کا موڈ
- دفتر میں
- تعلیم
- Bachelor's in Business or Marketing or related discipline
- دوبارہ شروع کریں۔
- درخواست دینے کی ضرورت ہے۔
جہاں آپ کام کریں گے۔
ملازمت کی تفصیل
About Traeger Grills UK & Ireland
Traeger is a pioneer of the wood pellet grill, introducing it over three decades ago. Based at our headquarters in Salt Lake City, we are passionate about uniting people through extraordinary BBQ experiences. Our commitment extends to providing top-quality service to our customers, retail partners, and team members alike. If you thrive in a collaborative environment focused on excellence, we invite you to join us.
Role Overview
We are looking for a Category Director to join our team and report directly to the VP of Product. This key leadership position involves responsibility for managing the in-line and multi-channel product assortment, collaborating closely with Program Management to successfully bring products to market that achieve outstanding business outcomes. You will develop long-term product plans, establish quality standards and pricing goals, and drive profitable expansion of product lines. Coordination with marketing and sales teams is essential to deliver market-leading products.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement global strategies for product innovation across new and existing categories
- Lead worldwide category innovation to ensure roadmaps align with consumer demands within distinct sales channels
- Perform detailed cost analyses to identify optimal product cost-efficiency
- Take ownership of product quality within the portfolio
- Determine MSRP strategies applicable to both consumer and trade categories
- Manage product introduction processes including transitions and inventory control
- Analyze business performance metrics such as revenues, volume, margins, and competitive gap assessments; maintain a balanced product range targeting good, better, and best segments
- Engage regularly with consumers and trade partners to gather market insights and competitive intelligence
- Prioritize and oversee third-party product development collaborations
- Support sales efforts by fostering productive relationships with retailers and trade stakeholders
Candidate Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a similar field
- At least 7 years of experience in product development or marketing, preferably within durable goods or consumer packaged goods sectors; durable goods experience is favored
- Strong understanding of marketing principles to drive growth initiatives
- Proven track record in conceiving and launching new products successfully
- Decisive and confident decision-maker capable of leading product launches effectively
- Well-developed analytical, financial, and IT skills
- Effective relationship management capabilities
- A keen consumer-oriented mindset
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Outstanding presentation ability
- Strong negotiation and analytical problem-solving skills
- Determined to consistently achieve and surpass revenue, margin, and volume targets
- Comprehensive product and brand knowledge
- Ability to multitask and manage several projects simultaneously
Why Join Traeger?
- Be part of a leading innovator in outdoor cooking
- Collaborate with a team united by a shared mission
- Work in a culture that encourages innovation, risk-taking, and quality
- Enjoy plentiful food offerings
- Experience an outdoor lifestyle environment at work
- Access comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits tailored to your needs
- Benefit from 401k retirement savings plans
- Opportunity for tuition reimbursement
- Engage in professional development programs focused on growth
- Receive attractive discounts on all Traeger products
- Abundant food perks included