Jobs at Häfele America Co. (Now Hiring) — 2 open

Assistant Category Manager – Sales Mockups

Summary

As a member of the Category Management department, a qualified candidate will take direction from Category Managers and the Director of Category Management.

Position Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee the development and  execution of sales aids and mock-ups.  Hands on approach in taking a concept and delivering ideas and execute on production of the signed off concept.
• Collaborate with other departments to derive at a solution in development that will meet the needs of the sales force.
• Develop, communicate and work effectively with outside vendors as well as internal production.
• Ability to handle a lot of details and multiple projects at one time.
• Work with Marketing to make sure Brand standards are adhered to.
• Must be highly motivated, proactive and willing to take on new challenges.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Strong basic mathematical skills are required, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Outlook and Word.

Education, Work Experience, Certification and /or Licensure

• Bachelor’s degree from four-year College or University or related industry experience preferred.
• Knowledge of CNC operation preferred.

Additional or Desired Requirements

• Knowledge of furniture construction and woodworking
• Woodworking skills
• Background and aptitude for future Category Management consideration.