Category Manager, Infrastructure Software

Description

Position at Zones LLC. Company Overview : When it comes to IT solution providers, there are a lot of choices. But when it comes to providers with innovative and differentiating end-to-end service offerings, there’s really only one : Zones – First Choice for IT.TM Zones is a Global Solution Provider of end-to-end IT solutions with an unmatched supply chain. Positioned to be the IT partner you need, Zones, a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) in business for over 35 years, specializes in Digital Workplace, Cloud & Data Center, Networking, Security, and Managed / Professional / Staffing services. Operating in more than 120 countries, leveraging a robust portfolio, and utilizing the highest certification levels from key partners, including Microsoft, Apple, Cisco, Lenovo, Adobe, and more, Zones has mastered the science of building digital infrastructures that change the way business does business ensuring whatever they need, they can Consider IT Done. Follow Zones, LLC on Twitter @Zones, and LinkedIn and Facebook. Position Overview : As the Category Manager, Infrastructure Software you are given ownership of product merchandising and OEM partner program execution, the responsibility to think strategically and make data-driven decisions, and the ability to drive significant impact to the client experience and business results. The Category Manager is tasked with effectively managing category assets and delivering on key financial metrics.  What you’ll do as theCategory Manager, Infrastructure Software : Achieve category-specific revenue and gross margin growth objectives

• Manage and report on key category metrics against plan
• Track & assess sales performance and implement plans to enhance product margins and overall profitability
• Drive to targets for specific categories and brands by utilizing Zones breadth of marketing vehicles
• Leverage partner programs to maximize profitability; drive awareness through Zones resources and Zones communication vehicles

Achieve category Partner Contribution (PC) goals

Understand and implement partner programs to drive increased profitability for the category

Demonstrate fluency with and effective management of key financial metrics and category assets

Serve as the category expert

Manage overall partner incentive strategy

Manage certifications and authorizations required by strategic partners

Act as the facilitator to resolve issues with partners and internal operations team

What you bring :

Qualified Candidates can expect a salary range of $87,000-$101,000 + Bonus #LI-EB1 #LI-hybrid Zones offers a comprehensive Benefits package

While we’re committed to providing top-tier solutions, we’re just as committed to supporting our own team. Our team members enjoy a variety of comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, disability insurance, a 401(k) plan with matching provision, and many more. Generally, Zones currently offers paid time off and personal sick leave in compliance to individual state requirements.

At Zones, work is more than a job – it is an exciting career on a global team that is client centric, has a passion for technology, embraces change and lifelong learning in a collaborative culture. And as a Minority Business Enterprise, a Corporate Plus member of the Northwest Minority Supplier Development Council, and an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, our community is just as diverse. If you’re interested in working on the cutting edge of IT innovation, sales, engineering, operations, administration, and more, Zones is the place for you!