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• Develop and execute strategies for assigned home improvement categories to generate leads, increase sales and revenue, enhance competitiveness, and improve customer satisfaction
• Serve as the subject matter expert for assigned categories and remain accountable for category performance and continuous improvement
• Analyze category metrics, market trends, customer behavior, and competitor performance
• Develop coordinated promotional strategies with IME, retailers, manufacturers, distributors, and service providers
• Conduct regular internal and external business reviews
• Own category-specific initiatives, including Wizards, Spec Sheets, and program improvements
• Maintain project plans, milestones, deadlines, and action items
• Develop category plans with measurable leads, sales, and revenue goals; review results and take corrective action
• Use IME systems and workflows to improve category programs, partner experience, and operational efficiency
• Engage manufacturers, distributors, and dealer networks; document feedback, communicate next steps, and resolve or escalate barriers
• Maintain promotional calendars, evaluate promotion effectiveness, and adjust quarterly strategies
• Analyze reports covering leads, sales, revenue, recruitment or assignment needs, ZIP-code coverage, work order cycle time, customer surveys, and promotions
• Research industry trends and outside factors affecting assigned categories
• Conduct competitor reviews and category content audits to keep Spec Sheets, Wizards, and Knowledge Vault materials accurate and current
• Coordinate cross-functional initiatives, share category knowledge, track actions, and ensure commitments and deadlines are met
• Ensure accurate category information across partner-facing and consumer-facing platforms
• Work with marketing teams on promotional strategy, visual merchandising, and creative campaigns
• Attend trade shows, factory visits, and customer-facing events to maintain category expertise and identify new business opportunities
• Perform other duties as required

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Category Manager – Kitchen & Bath