Category Manager
Location: Doral, FL
Job Type: Full Time (Onsite)
Schedule: 8am - 5pm
Join a leading global travel retailer operating across thousands of stores across airports, cruise lines, seaports, railway stations, and downtown tourist destinations. Our mission is to redefine travel retail with innovation, excellence, and opportunity. As part of our team, you’ll be empowered to learn, grow, and thrive in a vibrant international environment.
We are currently seeking a Category Manager to support our Commercial Platform AMERICAS, specializing in the Watches & Jewelry category.
Key Responsibilities
- Commercial Planning & Strategy
- Develop and execute commercial plans aligned with global category strategies and tailored to the needs of multiple countries within the AMERICAS region.
- Select and manage novelties from the approved global assortment; define quantity parameters and forecast demand.
- Plan and implement regional brand strategies under the guidance of the Global Brand Manager.
- Regularly review and optimize assortment planning and pricing strategies.
Sales & Performance Management
- Monitor KPIs to ensure growth in sales and margins.
- Approve Open-to-Buy (OTB) plans and manage markdown strategies.
- Lead the monthly OTB review process in collaboration with Inventory and Operations Support (IOS).
Vendor & Stakeholder Engagement
- Build and maintain strong relationships with vendor regional offices; organize periodic business reviews and updates.
- Identify new brand opportunities and foster innovation within the product category.
- Represent the category at buying sessions and central tender processes.
Team Leadership & Collaboration
- Manage, develop, and inspire a team of Brand Planners.
- Promote strong communication and collaboration between category management, store operations, and central brand teams.
Reporting & Analysis
- Provide consistent and accurate reporting on sales, margins, pricing deviations, promotions, and assortment KPIs.
- Liaise with central brand managers and vendors to communicate progress and insights.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in category management, preferably in the watches, jewelry, or broader consumer goods sectors.
- Strong analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills.
- Process-driven, hands-on mindset with the ability to manage complexity and meet deadlines under pressure.
- Effective communicator with excellent English proficiency; additional languages are a plus.
- Proven leadership and project management capabilities.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to build a rewarding career in global travel retail.
- Exposure to international markets and cross-cultural collaboration.
- A dynamic, fast-paced environment focused on performance and innovation.
- A chance to make a real impact while working with passionate and driven colleagues.
- If you’re ready to take your category management career to a global stage, we’d love to hear from you!
CAREERXCHANGE INC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For additional opportunities visit at www.careerxchange.com
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