Associate Category Manager Stoneware Tabletop

Company: Le Creuset
Location: Charleston
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

POSITION Associate Category Manager, Stoneware, Tabletop
REPORTS TO Category Manager
WHO WE AREMore than just cookware, Le Creuset has been a colorful companion to meals and memories around the world since 1925. Respect for tradition and authenticity have been Le Creuset's guiding principal for nearly 100 years - our passion for superior artisanal quality, exceptional design, and European craftsmanship have remained constant.
WHO YOU ARESince 1925, our product has been the lifeblood of Le Creuset, and as the Associate Manager of Stoneware and Tabletop, you are responsible for supporting product development strategies that will enable us to achieve our growth objectives. You will influence and achieve success through extensive collaboration with internal partners, external customers, manufacturing, management and global partners. You achieve success through your proven ability to support your enthusiasm and pasion with analytical rigor, fueling our new product development funnel across all possible culinary industry channels from residential to professional.
YOUR DAY-TO-DAY1. Support the general management and strategic program development

• Ensure that all product and program tracking tools are maintained and optimized for communication and management efficiency.
• Leverage trend research resources to define color/pattern/etc. executions to reinforce our leadership position.
• Partner with sourcing and manufacturing to ensure that innovation timelines are accurate and meet commercial needs and maximize opportunities.
• Identify and surface research sources to gain consumer insights that will fuel development opportunities.
• Maintain tracking and assessment of competitive products and emerging trends that are delivering sales in all direct and ancillary categories.
• Provide analytical rigor to support the development process and portfolio optimization.
  2. Ensure the accuracy of all promotional, communication and marketing programs.
  • Partner closely with the merchandising, channel and customer leads on the annual promotional plans that align to growth objectives.
  • Support the execution of all go-to-market planning for: new product launches promotions, communication and marketing activity.
  • Support all channels with product education, training and support.3. Lead via influence, participation and collaboration
    • Actively collaborate with global counterparts for sharing ideas, direction and best practices.
    • Focus on continues learning and development of the manufacturing process and techniques associated with the areas of responsibility.
      WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
      • College degree in marketing or other related field
      • 2-4 years' relevant experience
      • Detail oriented with strong analytical and creative skills
      • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
      • Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
      • Excellent PC skills with priority on Excel and PowerPoint
        EXTRA EXTRAS
        • Highly motivated and able to build consensus within the organization
        • Desire to work in a fast-paced environment
        • A genuine interest in home d--cor, cooking, fashion other design and brand led industries.
          WHY JOIN USOur mission is simple - to inspire and empower people everywhere to make joy through cooking. Our recipe is equal parts passion, hard work and fun with a culture as vibrant as our products. We constantly stretch ourselves and encourage our associates to do the same. When you join Le Creuset, you become part of a dynamic team that focuses on innovation and collaboration. You are part of something bigger---from your first day to every moment thereafter, you're going to love what you do!
          THE PERKS
          • Incredible benefits package
          • Tremendous growth opportunities: Growth = Joy and we are all about encouraging both.
          • Work/life balance: No need to show off your juggling skills, we offer the flexibility and the resources to balance both
          • Generous employee discount: How much space do you have in your kitchen? Seriously.
            FLSA STATUS Exempt
            EEO STATEMENTLe Creuset of America is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, sex (*including gender identity, expression, orientation, or pregnancy), religion, marital status, national origin, genetic information, disability, or veteran status, and any other classification protected by law.
            ExperiencePreferred
            • 2 - 4 years: Relevant category management experienceEducationPreferred
              • Bachelors or better in MarketingBehaviorsPreferred
                • Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
                • Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
                • Team Player: Works well as a member of a groupMotivationsPreferred
                  • Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
                  • Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
                  • Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

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