Category Director

Welcome to the Traegerhood: Our business is BBQ, and business tastes good. Traeger invented the wood pellet grill over 30 years ago, and we’re fanatics who are dedicated to bringing people together to create a more flavorful world. From our headquarters in Salt Lake City, we work tirelessly to provide a world-class experience to our customers, retailers, and especially our employees. If you’re a team player who’s dedicated to delivering top-quality results every day, then we want you to come cook with us. What You’ll Do: Traeger is seeking a Category Director to join our team. In this role, you will report to our VP of Product and will be accountable for owning the in-line, cross-channel product mix plan and partnering with Program Management to deliver products that drive exceptional business results.  As our Category Director, you will create long-term product roadmaps, set product quality and cost goals, and drive profitable growth. You will also work with cross-functional marketing and sales teams to create and deliver exceptional products to market.  How You'll Help Us Win: • Develop and execute global product innovation strategies for new categories and existing products • Lead our global category innovation efforts to ensure that the product roadmap meets consumer needs in specific channels in the coming years • Contribute in costing analysis to determine optimal product effectiveness • Own product quality for the product line • Set overall MSRP strategy for category products, both consumer and trade • Own product transition and inventory for new product introductions • Conduct business performance analysis, including revenue, volume, product margin, category gap analysis versus competition, and effective balance of sale (good, better, best) • Initiate frequent interaction with consumers and trade to monitor performance and collect market and competitor data • Prioritize and manage 3rd party product development partners • Assist sales teams in developing and maintaining relationships with retailers and trade partners What You'll Need To Succeed: • Bachelor's in Business, Marketing, or related discipline • Minimum 7 years of experience in product development or marketing within the durable industry and/or consumer package goods is required. Durable industry experience is preferred • Firm grasp of marketing methods and processes to ensure growth   • A proven ability to develop and launch new products • Confidence in actions and decisions to help drive a successful product launch • Analytical, financial, and computer competence • Ability to manage relationships • Strong consumer focus • Exceptional communicator with strong interpersonal skills • Impeccable presentation skills   • Excellent analytical skills and the ability to negotiate • Insatiable appetite to meet and exceed revenue, margin, and volume goals • In-depth knowledge of products and brands • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously Why You Will Love Working Here : • Be part of the most disruptive force in outdoor cooking • Join a true team working towards a common goal • Culture of risk-taking, innovation, quality • So. Much. Food. • Have an outdoor lover’s paradise in your backyard • Full medical/dental/vision package to fit your needs • 401k to help you plan for the future • Tuition reimbursement • Individual professional development programs initiatives to help you grow professionally • Great discounts on all things Traeger • Did we mention all the food?