Analysis Skills, Brand Management, Brand Marketing (Branding), Budgeting, Business Development, Business Plan, Category Management, Communication Skills, Conflict Resolution, Cross-Functional, Distribution Services, Forecasting, Functional Analysis, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Marketing, Negotiation Skills, Outbound Marketing, People Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Pricing, Product Development, Product Marketing, Product Programs, Project/Program Management, Promotional Programs, Retail, Retail Management, Retail Merchandising, Sales, Supply Chain, Team Lead/Manager, Vehicle Fleets, Writing Skills
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tennessee
Dollar General Corporation has been delivering value to shoppers for more than 80 years. Dollar General helps shoppers Save time. Save money. Every day.® by offering products that are frequently used and replenished, such as food, snacks, health and beauty aids, cleaning supplies, basic apparel, housewares and seasonal items at everyday low prices in convenient neighborhood locations. Learn more about Dollar General at www.dollargeneral.com/about-us.html.
Job Details:
- Deliver Private Brands’ goals in assigned categories: sales, margin contribution, and
- share.
- Lead a cross-functional team of analysts, product development, supply chain to develop and introduce new products, improve existing products, and effectively market and promote the brand(s) to consumers.
- Work closely with category buyers to develop annual business and promotional plans to achieve financial goals.
- Create external and in store marketing programs to support brand growth objectives.
- Develop business reviews (category assessments) to identify private brand opportunities.
- Ensure business plan is executed properly: pricing, distribution, promotion plan, etc.
- Negotiate with key suppliers to create products and marketing programs.
Qualifications:
- Demonstrated ability to manage brands across multiple categories
- Advanced skills in category analysis, planning, forecasting and budgeting
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- High degree of initiative, along with excellent execution capabilities
- Good interpersonal skills to develop and maintain effective business relationships at all levels of the company and in the supplier community
- Excellent project management, leadership, and supervisory skills
- Syndicated research experience with good understanding of marketing, merchandising, and retail
- Negotiation and conflict resolution skills
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Management or related field. 7+ years of relevant
experience in brand/category management required. Previous experience as a Buyer or Brand
Manager in a Retail environment.
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Dollar General
Goodlettsville, Tenn.-based Dollar General Corporation is the nation's largest small-box discount retailer. We make shopping for everyday needs simpler and hassle-free by offering a carefully edited assortment of the most popular brands at low everyday prices in small, convenient locations. Dollar General ranks among the largest retailers of top-quality brands made by America's most-trusted manufacturers, such as Procter & Gamble, Kimberly Clark, Unilever, Kellogg's, General Mills and Nabisco. With more than $18 Billion in sales, Dollar General has over 12,000 stores in 43 states and 12 distribution centers.
10,000 employees or more
http://www.dollargeneral.com/