Category Director

Job description

**Welcome to the Traegerhood:** Our business is BBQ, and business tastes good. Traeger invented the wood pellet grill over 30 years ago, and we’re fanatics who are dedicated to bringing people together to create a more flavorful world. From our headquarters in Salt Lake City, we work tirelessly to provide a world-class experience to our customers, retailers, and especially our employees. If you’re a team player who’s dedicated to delivering top-quality results every day, then we want you to come cook with us. **What You’ll Do:** Traeger is seeking a Category Director to join our team. In this role, you will report to our VP of Product and will be accountable for owning the in-line, cross-channel product mix plan and partnering with Program Management to deliver products that drive exceptional business results.  As our Category Director, you will create long-term product roadmaps, set product quality and cost goals, and drive profitable growth. You will also work with cross-functional marketing and sales teams to create and deliver exceptional products to market.  **How You'll Help Us Win:** - Develop and execute global product innovation strategies for new categories and existing products - Lead our global category innovation efforts to ensure that the product roadmap meets consumer needs in specific channels in the coming years - Contribute in costing analysis to determine optimal product effectiveness - Own product quality for the product line - Set overall MSRP strategy for category products, both consumer and trade - Own product transition and inventory for new product introductions - Conduct business performance analysis, including revenue, volume, product margin, category gap analysis versus competition, and effective balance of sale (good, better, best) - Initiate frequent interaction with consumers and trade to monitor performance and collect market and competitor data - Prioritize and manage 3rd party product development partners - Assist sales teams in developing and maintaining relationships with retailers and trade partners **What You'll Need To Succeed:** - Bachelor's in Business, Marketing, or related discipline - Minimum 7 years of experience in product development or marketing within the durable industry and/or consumer package goods is required. Durable industry experience is preferred - Firm grasp of marketing methods and processes to ensure growth - A proven ability to develop and launch new products - Confidence in actions and decisions to help drive a successful product launch - Analytical, financial, and computer competence - Ability to manage relationships - Strong consumer focus - Exceptional communicator with strong interpersonal skills - Impeccable presentation skills - Excellent analytical skills and the ability to negotiate - Insatiable appetite to meet and exceed revenue, margin, and volume goals - In-depth knowledge of products and brands - Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously **Why You Will Love Working Here**: - Be part of the most disruptive force in outdoor cooking - Join a true team working towards a common goal - Culture of risk-taking, innovation, & quality - So. Much. Food. - Have an outdoor lover’s paradise in your backyard - Full medical/dental/vision package to fit your needs - 401k to help you plan for the future - Tuition reimbursement - Individual professional development programs & initiatives to help you grow professionally - Great discounts on all things Traeger - Did we mention all the food? ###### Traeger may use AI tools for resume-screening purposes. By submitting your application to us, regardless of method for submission, you consent to the use of such AI tools.