About the Role
Leon’s is seeking an Assistant Appliance Category Manager/Buyer to join their merchandising team, supporting the management of the home appliances category.
Responsibilities
- Support the Appliance Buyer with category management, including assortment planning, purchasing, supplier relationships, merchandise allocation, inventory management, and business analytics.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, for product campaigns and promotions.
- Stay informed about the latest technology trends and advancements.
- Demonstrate initiative, attention to detail, troubleshooting skills, and a passion for electronics.
- Coordinate drop-ship and online business operations.
- Track and solicit all earned sell-through allowances, co-op allowances, and volume rebates to maximize category profitability and ROI.
- Foster positive relationships with all departments and associates to ensure a respectful work environment.
- Ensure product knowledge is disseminated to sales associates in a timely manner and that vendors support e-learning requirements and provide in-store sales support.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Experience and knowledge of the latest industry trends in home appliances.
- Experience supporting the procurement of home appliances, including washers, dryers, fridges, ranges, dishwashers, and small appliances.
- Previous category management experience.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
- Willingness to demonstrate values of accountability, service, integrity, and innovation.
- Enthusiasm for organization, goal setting, problem-solving, and project management.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with Excel.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Skills
- Excel
- Analytical skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Written communication skills
- Verbal communication skills
- Category management
- Purchasing
- Supplier relationship management
- Merchandise allocation
- Inventory management
- Business analytics
- Product knowledge
- Project management
- Troubleshooting
Location
- Toronto/North York Home Office
Work Type
- In Office
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Entry level
Salary/Compensations
- $40,000/yr to $50,000/yr plus
Benefits
- Comprehensive Employee Benefit Package after 3 months
- Bonus
- Employee Discounts & Partner Discount Programs
- Opportunities for growth
- Continuous, quality education and training
About the Company
- Leon’s Furniture is a Canadian-owned company with over 110 years of history, operating locations from coast to coast.
- The company is financially stable and well-respected.
- Leon's is expanding its sales teams and offers opportunities for career growth.
Equal Opportunity
- We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.
- Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process.
- Candidates with accommodation needs can email their accommodation requests to recruitment@leons.ca.
