At AutoZone, we have put customers first since 1979, when our first store was opened in Forrest City, Arkansas. As the leading retailer and a leading distributor of automotive replacement parts and accessories with stores in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Mexico and Brazil; AutoZone has been committed to providing the best parts, prices and customer service in the automotive aftermarket industry. We have a rich culture and history of going the Extra Mile for our customers and our community. At AutoZone you’re not just doing a job; you’re playing a crucial role in creating a better experience for our customers, while creating opportunities to DRIVE YOUR CAREER almost anywhere! We are looking for talented people who are customer focused, enjoy helping others and have the DRIVE to excel in a fast paced environment!

E-commerce Category Manager

Job Description

The E-Commerce Category Manager trains with the Product Manager to develop and design national marketing strategies for AutoZone. This role involves researching and evaluating new product opportunities within assigned categories, negotiating with vendors on national promotions of products, and managing the online product assortment and digital merchandising strategies.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Participate in all team activities and decisions.
  • Train with the Product Manager on selecting quality vendors, negotiating programs, and analyzing market research.
  • Use market research to put the right products in the right stores at the right prices.
  • Train with the Product Manager on adding and deleting products in response to industry changes and customer demands, testing new products, and troubleshooting supply chain issues.
  • Use information from sales, gross profit, and various ad hoc reports to ensure assigned categories meet established performance targets.

E-Commerce & Digital Merchandising Duties

  • Develop and implement e-commerce strategies to enhance online sales and profitability.
  • Manage online product assortment, ensuring accurate and appealing product listings.
  • Optimize online placement decisions, including product positioning and promotional displays on the website.
  • Collaborate with the digital marketing team to develop and execute online promotions and campaigns.
  • Analyze e-commerce performance metrics and make data-driven decisions to improve online sales.
  • Drive and influence digital marketing to support category directives and strategies.
  • Survey other websites, comparing product assets and merchandising functionality to our site.
  • Conduct data analysis and reporting of web, telesales, and eCommerce KPIs.
  • Maintain accountability for daily, weekly, and monthly business performance monitoring and reporting for the category to senior management.
  • Routinely work with and present to senior management.
  • Develop and implement category strategy to achieve revenue and profitability goals.
  • Collaborate across functions to drive business goals (including Marketing, Sales, Business Development, and Operations).
  • Partner closely with merchants to develop and enhance the brand, site, and competitive positioning.
  • Maintain industry expertise.
  • Run daily/weekly/monthly reports related to sales and inventory.

Benefits at AutoZone

AutoZone cares about people. That’s why AutoZone offers thoughtful benefits programs designed to improve AutoZoners’ physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Some of these benefits include:

  • Competitive pay and time off
  • Unrivaled company culture
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability insurance options  
  • 401(k) with Company match and Stock Purchase Plan
  • Mental and physical wellbeing programs
  • Opportunities for career growth and tuition reimbursement

Eligibility and waiting period requirements may apply. Learn more about all that AutoZone has to offer on careers.autozone.com.


 
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