Category Manager, Virtual Reality

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Job Description

Purpose of Job

Newegg is seeking for an experienced Merchandising Managers to manage, optimize, and scale the {domain} category of products. You will be equipped with the technology and infrastructure to empower you to grow your category of products.

About Newegg

Founded in 2001, Newegg began selling PC components and helped popularize the PC-building movement. In doing so, we developed a cult following among PC and DIY enthusiasts. Since then, Newegg Inc. became the leading tech-focused e-retailer in North America, with a global reach in Europe, South America, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. Today, millions of customers turn to Newegg to shop for the latest PC components, consumer electronics, smart home and gaming products. Newegg is consistently ranked as one of the best online shopping destinations, and the company regularly earns industry-leading customer service ratings.

Our core values guide our entrepreneurial spirit. We recognize performance and support new ideas, and empower individuals to take ownership of their work while creating something unique. As an employee, Newegg offers medical, dental, and vision benefits day-1, 401k matching, pet insurance, and other excellent perks.

Job Description
  • Develop effective merchandising programs to help seller brand and product promotions
  • Manage product merchandising on high impact campaigns (i.e., managing daily deals or similar type of exposures)
  • Coordinate with marketing team to execute merchandising programs and evaluate and identify deals for external advertising
  • Manage key tab or category stores
  • Identify and handle production and supply difficulties
  • Manage process for supplying and managing seller content on Newegg websites
  • Review key competitors’ site on daily basis and use info to more competently merchandise company website and marketing vehicles
  • Maximize income of MDF and other incentives through innovative merchandising program initiatives and effective selling
  • Responsible for accurate tracking and utilization of MDF and Co-op accounts for assigned sellers; increase participation and funding levels for all assigned sellers equal to or greater than company forecasts
  • Develop and implement merchandising team reporting such as performance measurement reports
  • Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree in marketing or merchandising or 5+ years relevant experience
  • 3+ years of merchandising experience in an IT e-commerce environment, with experience dealing with major brand vendors
  • 1+ year of experience managing vendor P&L including MDF and Co-op accounts and utilization
  • Extensive knowledge of various e-commerce marketing opportunities as well traditional media
  • Able to compose and communicate analysis on internal and external trend changes
  • Understanding of Marketing Principles and Retailing
  • Ability to build relationships and maintain strong partnerships
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills
  • Detail and result oriented with sense of urgency
  • Excellent analytical, organizational and coordination skills
  • Team-oriented and able to work in cross-functional environment

Essential Mental & Physical Function

Mental Functions: Decisions may affect a work unit or area within a department. May contribute to business and operational decisions that affect the department. This position performs a variety of routine duties within established policies and procedures or by referral to the supervisor's guidelines.

Physical Functions: Sitting is required 90% of the time. Walking and standing required 5% of the time respectively. No heavy lifting is required. Constant keyboarding and telephone usage.

Supervisor Responsibilities

Potential

Language Skills

Must be able to speak, read, write and comprehend English.

Work Environment

Office cubicle environment with minimal exposure to the environment or health hazards.

Travel Requirements

Travel is required 10-15%.