Do you possess a sense of adventure? Do you like to make people smile? Would you rather wear a Hawaiian shirt to work than a suit? If the answer is, "YES!" then we have opportunities that will challenge and excite you. Who are we? Trader Joe's. Your favorite neighborhood grocery store, born in Southern California and now operating over 450 stores from coast to coast.
We are looking for an experienced Floral Category Manager that will keep our plant and flower program on the cutting edge of trends and great values. Do you have experience in buying, procurement and negotiations? Does finding a great opportunity buy or conducting a gap analysis make you swoon? If so, read on! We might have the role of a lifetime for you!
Trader Joe's is unlike any other place you've ever worked. Trust us on that. The Category Manager position is not for everyone, and we're looking for only the most experienced and innovative Floral Category Manager candidates. The qualified candidate has at least three years of related buying or category management experience and is a raving fan of the Trader Joe's concept. A Bachelor's degree is required.This position is based in our office in Monrovia, CA.
The Category Manager is:
- Open and approachable.
- Flexible.
- Organized.
- Strong supervisor.
- Decisive.
- Creative and purpose-driven, able to execute ideas.
- Self-guided and able to prioritize.
- Willing to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
We get a lot of resumes; so to help us get to know you better, please follow these important instructions. To apply, please submit your résumé, salary history, and cover letter. When creating your cover letter, please answer these questions. We look forward to meeting you!
- What is your favorite Trader Joe's product and why?
- If you could change one thing about Trader Joe's, what would it be?
- Do you have at least a Bachelors Degree? What other degrees or educational programs have you completed?
- If you were developing floral products for TJ's, what would your first creation be?
- What makes you uniquely qualified for this position?
Those who meet our current criteria, and WOW us with their cover letter, will be contacted soon. Thanks for listening!
We expect a lot. But we give a lot, too.
Prepare yourself for a challenging role and intense workload in this exhilarating retail buying career. The Category Leader:
- “Owns” their category. Follows trends; articulates a strategy and vision for the category; stays informed about vendors, ingredients and capabilities; follows up on the quality of inventory in warehouses.
- Offers a tightly edited, fast turning assortment of plants and flowers that keeps shopping adventurous and fun.
- Is a skillful negotiator who is focused on obtaining the best value for our customers.
- Leads with inclusion and open communication to develop a focused team of Buyers.
- Works collaboratively with other departments.
