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    Kennicott Brothers Company

    2.9

    Floral Merchandiser/Category Manager

    Alsip, IL

    Category Manager

    We are looking for a Category Manager to manage the floral category of products for Kennicott Brothers. You will be responsible for the pricing, sales planning, and placement of a product category for a large retailer. This position will partner to develop and execute category strategies with KBC leadership. The goal is to increase sales and profitability of business to drive sustainable growth.

    You must have extensive experience in understanding a B2B customer’s needs and the selling environment within the floral catagory. We also want the individual to have a commercial mindset and full comprehension of marketing and sales principles. Exceptional communication skills are also key for category managers.

    Requirements

    • Experience with floral merchandising best practices
    • Basic flower & plant knowledge
    • Understanding of category management fundamentals
    • Supermarket/mass market floral management experience
    • Advanced Excel
    • Proficient in Word & Powerpoint
    • Good communication & people skills
    • Reliable transportation for travel to stores

    Job Type: Full-time

    Schedule:

    • Monday to Friday

    Experience:

    • Category Management: 5 years (Required)

    Ability to Relocate:

    • Alsip, IL 60803: Relocate before starting work (Required)

    Work Location: In person

    Base pay range

    The minimum salary is $34K and the max salary is $51K.
    $34K – $51K/yr (Glassdoor est.)
    $42K
    /yr Median
    Alsip, IL
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    Company overview

    Size
    Unknown
    Founded
    --
    Type
    Company - Public
    Industry
    Wholesale
    Sector
    Retail & Wholesale
    Revenue
    Unknown / Non-Applicable

    Kennicott Brothers Company ratings

    2.9
    • 35 %
      Recommend to a friend
    • 81 %
      Approve of CEO
    • CEO Harrison Kennicott
      Harrison Kennicott
      7 Ratings
    • Career Opportunities
    • Comp & Benefits
    • Culture & Values
    • Senior Management
    • Work/Life Balance

    Kennicott Brothers Company reviews by category manager

    Pros
    • "It's easy work, with fun flowers and you can take stuff home!" (in 1 review)
    • "Good people" (in 1 review)
    Cons
    • "Low pay hard work no respected" (in 2 reviews)
    • "Communication is not their strong suit, but they are doing better" (in 2 reviews)
    • "No overtime, no raises and nothing ever gets fixed." (in 1 review)

    Kennicott Brothers Company benefits

    1.5
    3 Ratings

    Employee benefit reviews

    • Aug 4, 2023
      Former Employee in Paramus, NJ, New Jersey

      Health insurance has a large deductible but it is not too pricey so it is average. Have had better and worse. ESOP co so that’s a good benefit. 401K. Vacation takes time to accrue.

    • Apr 18, 2019
      Former Employee in Milwaukee, WI, Wisconsin

      They offer basic benefits and benefits do not begin for 90 days.

    • Sep 14, 2015
      Current Employee in Minneapolis, MN, Minnesota

      Discount on products , ok benefits but expensive, average vacation and sick days.