JOB DETAILS
Inside Sales - Assistant Category Manager
CompanyMEYER DISTRIBUTING INC
LocationJasper
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 14, 2026
About The Company
Meyer Distributing is a leader in automotive specialty products marketing and distribution. Through numerous strategically positioned warehousing facilities, Meyer serves thousands of customers nationwide via Meyer Logistics direct ship.
At Meyer Distributing, we look forward to continuing our efforts to provide the best service we possibly can. We will continue to support all of our customers and vendors, building partnerships and friendships across the globe.
We take a truly personal approach with every element of our operation; each customer, vendor and associate is treated with utmost respect. It is our aim to show an attention to detail that will set us apart from other larger companies.
We take pride in being close to the heartbeat of our business and hold all of our staff to the highest of standards. We will never lose sight of our core principles of dedicated, precise and personal service.
About the Role
Description
The Assistant Category Manager position focusing on our 4X4; Jeep; Off Road; and Suspension Division; Wheel, and Tire Division; or Commercial, Fleet, Snow and Ice Equipment Division is responsible providing your client with customer focused insights regarding the product and category. Creating and developing a long-term plan and strategy for development of the category.
Education/Certification(s):
- Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent of years in experience
Experience:
- Job related experience within specialized field with increasing levels of responsibility is required.
- Training - Minimum of one month on the job training required.
Requirements for the Inside Sales - Assistant Category Manager:
- Solid knowledge of category management, marketing and sales principles
- Knowledge of one or more categories: 4X4; Jeep; Off Road; Suspension; Wheel, and Tire; Commercial; Fleet; or Snow and Ice Equipment
- Knowledge of CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite
- An ability to understand and analyze sales performance metrics
- Solid customer service attitude with excellent negotiation skills
- Strong communication and team management skills
- Analytical skills with a problem-solving attitude
Benefits for the Assistant Category Manager:
- Medical
- Vision
- Dental
- Disability
- Life Insurance
- 401K with Company Match
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal Days Available
- Employee Discount
- Casual Dress Code
- Health Savings Account
- Tuition Reimbursement Options Available
Job Duties for the Assistant Category Manager:
- Analyze data or insights to determine industry and consumer trends
- Devise long-term development strategies for product categories
- Develop exit strategies for unsuccessful products
- Foster trust relationships with vendors to achieve better pricing and quality of services
- Place appropriate orders to ensure product availability that meets consumer demands
- Determine the positioning of a product category to maximize visibility
- Liaise with marketing teams to determine competitive pricing and promotional activities of a product category
- Collaborate with buyers and merchandisers to expand product categories
- Make forecasts for product demand to ensure the sustainability of inventory
- Assume responsibility of budget development and revenue for category
- Assist Category Manager in selecting, pricing and positioning of category products
Inside Sales, Category Management, Jeep, 4X4, Suspension, Wheel, Tire, Off Road, Commercial, Snow, Ice
Key Skills
Category ManagementMarketingSales PrinciplesCRM SoftwareMicrosoft Office SuiteSales Performance MetricsCustomer ServiceNegotiation SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam ManagementAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving
Categories
SalesMarketingCustomer Service & SupportManagement & LeadershipRetail
Benefits
MedicalVisionDentalDisabilityLife Insurance401K With Company MatchPaid VacationPaid HolidaysPersonal Days AvailableEmployee DiscountCasual Dress CodeHealth Savings AccountTuition Reimbursement Options Available
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Assistant Category Manager will analyze data to determine industry trends and devise long-term strategies for product categories. They will also collaborate with various teams to ensure product availability and maximize visibility.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
497
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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