Assistant Category Manager - Pet, Arborist & Tool Gear

Assistant Category Manager – Pet, Arborist & Tool Gear Weaver Brands is seeking an organized and detail-oriented Assistant Category Manager to support product development, commercialization, and category initiatives across our Pet, Arborist, and Tool Gear brands. This role helps coordinate products from concept through launch by supporting development activities, project timelines, and cross‑functional collaboration with Category Management, Sales, Marketing, Purchasing, Operations, Manufacturing, and Customer Care teams. Responsibilities also include supporting market research, product testing, merchandising initiatives, trade shows, vendor events, and customer‑facing programs while maintaining organized product documentation and development workflows. The job responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following: Coordinate product development and commercialization activities from concept through launch across Pet, Arborist, and Tool Gear categories. Coordinate product samples, revisions, testing programs, timelines, and development activities with suppliers and internal teams. Maintain project timelines, launch schedules, and development workflows to support successful product commercialization. Organize and maintain product specifications, launch materials, product information, and development documentation. Support cross‑functional launch readiness activities with Sales, Marketing, Operations, Purchasing, and Category Management teams. Conduct competitive product reviews, market research, and assortment evaluations to support category initiatives and identify opportunities. Gather and summarize customer, sales, rep, and end‑user feedback to support category and product decisions. Assist in preparing sales presentations, promotional materials, assortment recommendations, and customer‑facing support documents. Coordinate product samples and supporting materials for internal meetings, customer visits, trade shows, and marketing initiatives. Support product training materials and internal education efforts for Sales and Customer Care teams. Assist with event logistics, merchandising, product setup, demonstrations, and brand representation at trade shows and customer events. Our ideal applicant: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Product Development, Project Management, Design, or related field preferred, or equivalent experience. Early career experience in product development, category support, project coordination, marketing, sales support, or related field preferred. Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and timelines. Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across teams. High attention to detail with strong follow‑through and problem‑solving ability. Creative mindset with an interest in products, materials, design, and consumer brands. Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with project tracking systems or product management tools is a plus. Comfortable traveling occasionally for trade shows, customer visits, and company events. Able to work on‑site at our Mt. Hope, OH headquarters. Why Weaver Brands? At Weaver Brands, we value our team as our biggest asset and believe innovation happens through collaboration. This role offers the opportunity to work cross‑functionally, support exciting product launches, and play a visible role in bringing new ideas to market across several growing brands. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and the opportunity to contribute to a values‑driven company rooted in teamwork, integrity, quality, and continuous improvement. If you enjoy coordinating projects, working across teams, and helping bring products to life, we’d love to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr Weaver Leather