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Category Manager - Automotive
Fleet Farm —Appleton, WI
- Hybrid work
- Merchandising
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Fleet Farm —Appleton, WI
- 7 years
- Merchandising
- Bachelor's degree
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Category Manager - Automotive

Fleet Farm -
Appleton, WI

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Qualifications

Strategic promotions
Negotiating purchasing contracts

Full Job Description

Drive the future of automotive retail:

Are you a strategic, data-driven merchant with a passion for the automotive industry? Join a fast-growing, customer-focused retailer that blends tradition with innovation. We’re seeking a Category Manager – Automotive Parts & Accessories to take ownership of high-performing product categories, shaping everything from assortment strategy to pricing, vendor negotiations, and merchandising.

As a Category Manager, you'll be the engine behind our category growth — using data and market trends to build competitive, customer-centric assortments that maximize sales and profitability across our stores and online platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

Own Category Strategy
Develop and execute long-term category plans that drive revenue, margin, and market share across automotive parts, accessories, and tools.
Data-Driven Decision Making
Analyze customer behavior, market trends, and category performance to make informed recommendations on pricing, promotions, and assortment.
Assortment & Merchandising
Build compelling product assortments across private label and national brands. Partner with visual merchandising and planogram teams to bring strategies to life in-store and online.
Vendor Management
Negotiate contracts and maintain strong supplier relationships to secure competitive costs, reliable inventory, and exclusive offerings.
Forecasting & Inventory Optimization
Collaborate with inventory planning to ensure accurate demand forecasting and timely product availability, especially for seasonal and promotional cycles.
Cross-Functional Leadership
Work across merchandising, marketing, supply chain, and store operations teams to deliver seamless category execution and performance.
Customer Focus
Stay attuned to consumer preferences and industry trends to ensure we’re delivering what automotive enthusiasts and DIYers want most.

What You Bring:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
3–5+ years in retail merchandising, category management, or product management — ideally in automotive or hardlines retail
Strong understanding of retail P&L concepts (revenue, margin, turnover, etc.)
Experience negotiating supplier contracts and managing vendor relationships
Excellent analytical skills — comfortable working with Excel, data dashboards, and category performance reports
Familiarity with planogramming, promotional planning, and eCommerce retail strategy
Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Why Join Us?

Lead one of the dynamic merchandise categories in automotive
Collaborate with industry veterans and retail innovators
Competitive salary, hybrid work schedule, full benefits, Team Member discounts, and growth opportunities

Ready to shift your career into high gear? Apply now and help us drive what’s next in automotive retail.

Fleet Farm is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and gives all applicants for employment equal consideration regardless of race, color, sex, gender, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Fleet Farm will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need an accommodation to fully participate in the application process.

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This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

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