Category Leader
at Best Buy Canada

Job Description

Having the right product to meet our customers' needs is at the core of the merchandising department, which is why we call it the Customer Solutions Group (CSG). CSG works with our vendors to ensure that we are selling the latest and greatest technology out there and then partners with teams across the organization to make sure those products are available in-store and online at the best price. CSG isn't just about buying and inventory; it's about enriching our customers' lives with the help of technology!

As a category leader, you will implement the company vision and category objectives for a category of merchandise. You will be responsible for developing and leading the category to achieve sales and profitability targets through product excellence and competitive advantage, consistent with overall merchandising and corporate strategy. By driving innovation and fostering strong relationships with vendors, you will make a significant impact on our customers' lives, ensuring they have access to the best products that enhance their experience and meet their needs.

In this role, the successful candidate is needed to be in lower mainland Vancouver, BC area, where we practice a remote first working model, leveraging in person interactions for strategic, collaborative, and social purposes.

 Apply now and grow your career at Best Buy Canada as a category leader!

What you'll do as a Category Leader:

• Create, in conjunction with senior leaders, a long-term strategic vision for the business and sets business objectives 

• Establish an annual budget that reflects current market conditions and the long-term business plan

• Utilize market & product knowledge, vendor insight, and store feedback to determine an assortment strategy for the category (store & on-line)

• Select products, negotiate cost and retail/promotional prices

• Create and maintain a sku-level forecast as an output of the assortment, pricing and promotional strategies and plans for the category

• Be responsible for negotiating Vendor Master Agreements (VMAs), Annual Vendor Programs 

• Own, in conjunction with the senior leaders, the vendor relationships, understand vendor priorities and seeks out win-win opportunities 

• Create, in conjunction with senior leaders and the Digital Retail and Marketing teams, a promotional/advertising strategy for the category that meets category objectives

• Work with the Space Management Coordinator to planogram the category within the available space

• Determine promotional signage to support promotional plan and responsible for final signoff for content and messaging accuracy.

  

What we're looking for:

• 5 years of experience with retail buying/inventory/planning

• 5 years demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, in a deadline driven environment. 

• Strong presentation, business acumen and negotiation skills

• Strong communication skills

Why you'll love it here:

• Employee discounts on awesome tech from day one

• Flexible health benefits and wellness program

• TFSA and RRSP programs

• 100% matched company pension plan

• Training programs to build new and transferable skills 

About Best Buy              

As Canada's destination for the coolest tech, Best Buy offers one of the best work environments in the country! Our culture is one of inclusivity and belonging and provides employees an environment where they can bring their whole selves to work.

We believe in a fair and inclusive hiring process.  We encourage you to apply even if you may not meet all the requirements.

Join our amazing team!

We are looking for people just like you.

Annualized base pay range

$78,000.00 - $85,000.00

This role has bonus components in addition to annualized base pay.

Starting pay offered will consider skills and experience. Your pay can grow as you build your career with us.

 

Suite 102 - 425 West 6th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5Y 1L3