Category Manager, SWTFG

The Category Manager is responsible for driving sales performance, operational excellence, and team engagement across the consumables (Spirit, Wines, Tobacco, Food & Gifts) categories. Essential Functions Ensure the assigned categories' brand presence is curated per corporate buying team standards. Responsible for overall brand maintenance by allocating merchandise to stores utilizing data analysis. Ensure brand presence, such as displays, visuals, and promotions, is in excellent condition. Utilize the order replenishment system (min/max) to effectively allocate all assigned category merchandise. Manage stock transfers between locations (transfer of merchandise between stores to ensure appropriate assortment). Ensure 100% of all products available in the warehouse are in the stores, according to available space. Verification of prices, promotions, and their terms in the store, and communicate any necessary adjustments/corrections. Strategic immersion in all retail locations to maintain the assigned categories' stock levels and make appropriate recommendations to achieve merchandise and sales goals. Handle vendor visits for assigned categories. Maintain regular communication with the corporate buying teams. Notify the buying team of items being requested that we do not currently assort that are worthy of listing. Ensure promotional materials for HPPs are on time in store locations for activations and product launches. Recommend floor moves and spaces to reinforce promotions and/or high turnover products to attract customers and increase sales. Provide general sales training; category product knowledge & sales development to staff, both individually and in a group setting. Assist in scheduling vendor trainings. Motivate and drive overall sales, with a focus on assigned categories. Support the development of sales strategies to ensure that the monthly sales goals are met. Perform all other duties as required. Ideal Candidate Bachelor's Degree in Business, Merchandising, or related field and/or equivalent work experience in a management capacity Minimum 3-4 years of retail management experience, preferably in an airport, travel retail, or high-volume environment Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to ten (10) pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to twenty (20) pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to thirty (30) pounds. Strong understanding of merchandise allocation, inventory management, and category planning Strong leadership, communication (oral and written), organizational, planning, and delegation skills Comfortable working independently and on weekends and outside of regular office hours as business needs require Fluency in English; additional languages an advantage given the international airport retail environment Time management skills and ability to work well under pressure with competing deadlines Benefits Day One Health Benefits 401k Plan Contributions Paid Time Off Paid Holidays Parking Reimbursement Employee Discounts Compensation The salary range for this position is $70,000 - $85,000. Placement within this range will be based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity. This role is eligible for an annual bonus program. DFS is an equal opportunity employer. It is the Company's policy and practice to employ, promote and treat all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications and competency and to provide all employees with a workplace that is free of discrimination. Employment decisions are based on qualifications such as education, work experience and talent, and are made without regard to race, color, gender, religion, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or any other basis protected by law.