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’ve been revolutionizing outdoor cooking ever since. We’re a team of disruptors, innovators, problem solvers, and food fanatics who are dedicated to bringing people together to create a more flavorful world. From our headquarters in Salt Lake City and beyond, 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 into our VP of Product Management and you 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 determine optimal product effectiveness
• Own product quality for new products
• Develop positioning strategy and lead cross-functional launch team
• 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 the Field 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
• Unyielding grasp of marketing methods and processes to ensure growth  
• A proven ability to develop and launch new products
• Ability to manage relationships with a strong consumer focus
• Exceptional communicator with strong interpersonal 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.
• 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?