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Do you have a minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in Retail —or a combination of education and experience—in the marketing field? The North West Company (NWC) is hiring an Assistant Category Manager – Housewares, Sewing & Fur. As the Assistant Category Manager, you participate in the development and execution of marketing plans and initiatives based on consumer, demographic, and sales market data along with feedback from the field.
Joining NWC gives you the opportunity for growth and development throughout the company, a competitive salary and benefits package, and to be part of a dynamic and diverse culture.
NWC is a leading retailer to under-served rural communities and urban neighbourhood markets in the following regions: Northern Canada, Western Canada, rural Alaska, the South Pacific islands, and the Caribbean. Our stores offer a broad range of products and services with an emphasis on food. Our value offer is to be the best local shopping choice for everyday household and local lifestyle needs. Check out northwest.ca for more information.
Your Role:
Desired Skills & Experience:
Location: Gibraltar House, 77 Main Street, Winnipeg, MB and Fur Marketing Branch, 1000 King Edward Street, Winnipeg, MB
Reports To: Category Manager
We create a collaborative and constructive culture by:
A competitive salary is being offered along with opportunities to learn, develop and advance throughout the organization. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
For Internal Applicants Only:
Salary Grade: C0R006
Interested internal applicants are invited to apply directly on the website no later than 4:00 P.M, Friday, February 3, 2023. Internal applicants must select “Yes” as the answer to “Are you currently employed by The North West Company or any of its subsidiaries?” during the application process.
Positions will be advertised externally; however internal candidates will receive first consideration based on qualifications. NWC employees are encouraged to bring forward applications of external candidates that meet the qualifications of this position.
NOTE: Prior to applying, an internal employee MUST obtain a written endorsement email from their current Manager or Manager – once – removed and provide this to the recruitment team before they can be considered for opportunities. This position adheres to the Corporate Job Posting Guidelines.
Joining NWC gives you the opportunity for growth and development throughout the company, a competitive salary and benefits package, and to be part of a dynamic and diverse culture.
NWC is a leading retailer to under-served rural communities and urban neighbourhood markets in the following regions: Northern Canada, Western Canada, rural Alaska, the South Pacific islands, and the Caribbean. Our stores offer a broad range of products and services with an emphasis on food. Our value offer is to be the best local shopping choice for everyday household and local lifestyle needs. Check out northwest.ca for more information.
Your Role:
- Able to work from Corporate Office and from satellite FMB Facility
- Participate in the management of assortment, pricing, markdowns, communications, selling channels, and the interpreting of customer research.
- Work with team members to pick, pack, and prepare fur, fabric, and sewing orders to our stores.
- Receive orders from vendors and place inventory into warehouse racking.
- Work in cooperation with internal and external customers to ensure a high level of continued commitment is achieved with an emphasis on the relationship between stores and vendors.
- Assist in adjusting store orders.
- Input data into Excel spreadsheets for departmental processes.
- Assist in the execution of category marketing and management strategies.
- Provide support to attain financial performance goals related to sales, gross margin, and inventory productivity.
- Demonstrated ability to use internal processes and programs.
Desired Skills & Experience:
- Exceptionally strong Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Skills;
- Knowledge of, or have experience in the fur and sewing industry;
- Must be detail conscious and demonstrate a high level of accuracy;
- Strong analytical abilities and problem solving skills;
- Proven organizational, planning, and prioritizing skills;
- Must be self-motivated with a strong sense of initiative;
- Must possess effective communication and interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to provide superior customer service;
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, and assignments under strict timelines and within a fast-paced environment;
- Working knowledge of how marketing, supply and logistics, and store operations optimally work together to form a value chain in a retail environment; and
- Post-secondary degree or diploma in a related field is an asset.
Location: Gibraltar House, 77 Main Street, Winnipeg, MB and Fur Marketing Branch, 1000 King Edward Street, Winnipeg, MB
Reports To: Category Manager
We create a collaborative and constructive culture by:
- Being Enterprising • Committing to our Customer • Working with Passion • Leading and Developing Others • Demonstrating Respect and Inclusivity • Building Trust
A competitive salary is being offered along with opportunities to learn, develop and advance throughout the organization. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
For Internal Applicants Only:
Salary Grade: C0R006
Interested internal applicants are invited to apply directly on the website no later than 4:00 P.M, Friday, February 3, 2023. Internal applicants must select “Yes” as the answer to “Are you currently employed by The North West Company or any of its subsidiaries?” during the application process.
Positions will be advertised externally; however internal candidates will receive first consideration based on qualifications. NWC employees are encouraged to bring forward applications of external candidates that meet the qualifications of this position.
NOTE: Prior to applying, an internal employee MUST obtain a written endorsement email from their current Manager or Manager – once – removed and provide this to the recruitment team before they can be considered for opportunities. This position adheres to the Corporate Job Posting Guidelines.