Join our team of more than 34,000 team members, supporting our members and communities in our Club Support Center, 235+ clubs and eight distribution centers. BJ’s Wholesale Club offers a collaborative and inclusive environment where all team members can learn, grow and be their authentic selves. Together, we’re committed to providing outstanding service and convenience to our members, helping them save on the products and services they need for their families and homes. The Benefits of working at BJ’s • BJ’s pays weekly • Eligible for free BJ's Inner Circle and Supplemental membership(s)* • Generous time off programs to support busy lifestyles* o Vacation, Personal, Holiday, Sick, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty • Benefit plans for your changing needs* o Three medical plans**, Health Savings Account (HSA), two dental plans, vision plan, flexible spending ​ • 401(k) plan with company match (must be at least 18 years old) *eligibility requirements vary by position **medical plans vary by location The responsibility of the Category Director is to direct and oversee the development and execution of sound category strategies and tactics that are aligned with company and divisional objectives. The Category Director is responsible for the overall business performance of the category team in regard to achieving budgeted objectives while ensuring that the category portfolio meets or exceeds the expectation of our members. Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities + Creates the appropriate vision, strategy and tactics to deliver against both short and long term objectives. + Responsible for achieving budgeted sales, profit and inventory productivity objectives. + Direct and evaluates performance of category team associates. Responsible for the training and development of buyers and assistant buyers. + Direct the creation and management of optimal assortments, retail pricing and promotions within each assigned category to optimize member value, regional relevance, inventory productivity and club efficiencies. This pertains to both national brands and own brands products. + Leverage Interpersonal skills to develop and maintain strong internal organizational collaboration across Logistics, Operations, Marketing and Finance to ensure goals are met. + Assist with the development and management of collaborative vendor relationships. + The Category Director is responsible for educating and leading his/her team in adopting to category management best practices in regard to category roles, assortment and space management. Qualifications + Bachelor’s Degree Required + Minimum of 5 years direct buying/merchandising experience at a mid-management level; 8 - 10 years of category management/leadership experience in a merchandising or procurement function. + Proven leadership skills required + Strong negotiation and analytical skills required + Category management expertise required + Expert knowledge of industry trends, competition, assortment planning, inventory management, logistics and marketing techniques. This is a hybrid role. Tuesday through Thursday are in-office days at BJ's Club Support Center in Marlborough, MA and Monday and Friday are remote days. In accordance with the Pay Transparency requirements, the following represents a good faith estimate of the compensation range for this position. At BJ’s Wholesale Club, we carefully consider a wide range of non-discriminatory factors when determining salary. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, education, experience, and qualifications. The pay range for this position is starting from $145,500.00.