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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 assortment planning, purchasing, supplier relationships, merchandise allocation, inventory management, and business analytics for the home appliances category.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, for product campaigns and promotions.
- Stay informed about the latest trends and advancements in technology.
- Demonstrate initiative, attention to detail, troubleshooting skills, and passion for electronics.
- Coordinate drop-ship and online business operations.
- Track and solicit 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 healthy work environment.
- Ensure product knowledge is available to sales associates in a timely manner and that vendors support e-learning and in-store sales support requirements.
- Perform other duties as directed by Leon's.
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
- Assortment planning
- Purchasing
- Supplier relationship management
- Merchandise allocation
- Inventory management
- Business analytics
- Marketing collaboration
- Trend analysis
- Troubleshooting
- Drop-ship coordination
- Online business coordination
- Financial tracking
- Relationship building
- Product knowledge dissemination
- Excel proficiency
- Analytical skills
- Problem-solving
- Communication skills
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 has locations from coast to coast and is Canadian owned with over 110 years of history.
- Leon's is expanding sales teams in every location to meet customer demand.
- Leon's provides tools for success and opportunities for career advancement.
- Leon's is a financially stable, well-respected, truly Canadian company.
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.