Sales Jobs in Pasadena, CA

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Business Sales Consultant - Pasadena
✦ New
Salary not disclosed
Pasadena, CA 1 day ago
CoAdvantage Summary:
CoAdvantage is a leading human resource solutions provider for small to mid-sized companies. We are HR experts who partner with small businesses nationwide to administer payroll, benefits, workers' compensation and core HR management. Headquartered in Bradenton, Florida, CoAdvantage has offices throughout Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado, California, North Carolina, New Jersey and New York, and serves more than 100,000 worksite employees in all 50 states. We're looking for the best professionals in our markets who are interested in building a successful and rewarding career and be part of a focused, energetic team dedicated to delivering excellence to America's small business owners.
Position Summary:
The Business Sales Consultant must be able to influence C-Suite decision makers to think differently about their business through the co-employment relationship offerings of CoAdvantage. The Business Sales Consultant is responsible for establishing new customer business and identifying client's needs in the commercial markets of their assigned region. The primary objective of the Business Sales Consultant role is to establish new prospects and sell CoAdvantage PEO services per annual quota. This is a field sales position that begins as a hunter role with uncapped earning potential.
Essential Job Functions:
  • Identify and prospect new business opportunities that result in new clients
  • Profile and manage daily
  • Produce sales leads via 1). self-generation 2). BDR generated warm leads 3). Business referrals (associates)
  • Actively develop and maintain a network of small and mid-size business owners
  • Identify and establish potential channel partners
  • Establish 150 - 200+ new connections each week
  • Maintain and/or exceed monthly Key Performance Indicators
  • Identify, collaborate and strategize with C-Suite level professionals on their business needs to introduce, expand and sell CoAdvantage products and services
  • Represent CoAdvantage as the leading and best PEO provider
  • Adhere to the CoAdvantage Core Competencies and Core Values both inside and outside of the office
  • Special projects as assigned

Required Skills and Experience:
  • 3-5+ years of experience with complex business solutions-based sales and/or 2 years' experience in outside sales
  • 3-5+ years of experience in a business environment
  • PEO consulting experience (preferred)
  • Possess a strong working knowledge of employment and labor laws, workforce management best practices and procedures, and state/federal benefit regulations and benefits industry standards (preferred)
  • Previous experience in a consultative sales role
  • Proven and documented sales track record with complex solution based sales
  • Strong business acumen with the ability to think strategically and to understand a client's underlying business and organizational issues
  • Outstanding ability to meet and exceed sales quotas
  • Ability to identify, establish and develop new complex sales business
  • Outstanding ability to hunt for new customers

Educational and Professional Licensing or Certification Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree in a business or technical discipline and / or equivalent experience in related field

EOE
CoAdvantage is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breast feeding and pregnancy-related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, uniform service member and veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.
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Area Sales Manager
✦ New
Salary not disclosed
Los angeles, CA 1 day ago
Area Sales Manager - Paper Division

The Area Sales Manager - Paper Division position collaborates with the entire sales team to develop new business opportunities, provides technical expertise and consultation to support account expansion, effectively communicates benefits of Zee Company's offerings by articulating value proposition to customers and maintains competitive market knowledge.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Execute trials on-site and provide critical coverage required to make the trials successful
  • Participate in the development of solutions to improve the performance of the customer's processes
  • Must be seen as and serve as a trusted partner and assist in the upskilling of frontline sales
  • Deliver distinctive technical expertise on complex, out-of-the-ordinary challenges & critical applications to provide customer solutions.
  • Maintain expert knowledge of Zee's product portfolio.
  • Splits time between running trials and bringing expertise to existing accounts (including attrition prevention)

Position Requirements:

Required:

  • Pulp & paper, wastewater, water treatment experience required.
  • Demonstrated experience in problem solving, using multiple analytical procedures to identify, characterize and solve issues and provide solutions to our partners.
  • Successful selling record in chemical sales desired
  • Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication, including demonstrated ability to make clear, persuasive, concise, and well-organized presentations
  • Demonstrated understanding of business/finance and terminology desirable.

Preferred:

  • Solid understanding of smart digital solutions and can identify customer opportunities.
  • Demonstrated understanding of business/finance and terminology desirable.

Education:

Required: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in experience and education

Experience:

Required:

  • 5+ years proven sales record and or years related experience and/or training

Preferred:

  • 10+ years proven sales track record
  • 10+ years of chemical or pulp and paper industry experience.

Pay and Benefits:

The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and sales commission. The overall benefits package includes medical, vision, and dental insurance, as well as 401k with company contributions. A monthly auto allowance and expenses for overnight travel and customer activities are provided.

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Client Executive - USSF
✦ New
Salary not disclosed
Los angeles, CA 1 day ago

**Why WWT?**

Founded in 1990, World Wide Technology (WWT), a global technology solutions provider leading the AI and Digital Revolution, with $20 billion in annual revenue, combines the power of strategy, execution and partnership to accelerate digital transformational outcomes for large public and private organizations around the world. Through its Advanced Technology Center, a collaborative ecosystem of the world's most advanced hardware and software solutions, WWT helps customers and partners conceptualize, test and validate innovative technology solutions for the best business outcomes and then deploys them at scale through its global warehousing, distribution and integration capabilities.

With over 10,000 employees and more than 55 locations around the world, WWT's culture, built on a set of core values and established leadership philosophies, has been recognized 13 years in a row by Fortune and Great Place to Work for its unique blend of determination, innovation and **creating a great place to work for all.**

Want to work with highly motivated individuals on high-performance teams? Join WWT today!

**Why should you join the Federal team?**

As a Client Executive, you will support our rapidly expanding Federal team. The Federal Sales team is providing mission-aligned strategies to ensure the customer is identifying the right solutions to solve their technology challenges.

**What will you be doing?**

We are looking for a Client Executive to join our Federal team within Public Sector. We're looking for a self-motivated and driven individual who will be responsible for collaborating with cross-functional teams inside the company, including Sales, Engineering, Marketing, Operations and Services on the execution of a business plan focused on growth and customer success. The Client Executive will effectively leverage their extensive relationships to build a business focused on market relevant solutions including Infrastructure Modernization, Multi-Cloud Architecture, Security, and Digital Transformation.

**Responsibilities:**

Build brand awareness and market momentum focused on quality pipeline development by leveraging innovative products and services capable of transformative solutions.

+ Lead the mission for WWT as a member of our Federal Sales team by pursuing and driving strategic programs in strategic Accounts.

+ Drive sales achievement through accurate forecasting and execution on calculated areas; assist team with deal program qualification & strategy to promote sales attainment numbers.

+ Strategic account planning, plan execution and competitive market positioning of WWT to ensure alignment of current and future business opportunities.

+ Work with various WWT team members on business solutions which will both enhance WWT's role with our customers as well as drive profitability.

+ Engage our company \"Subject Matter Experts\" to create integrated solutions that address the customer's complex problems.

+ Enable formal RFP strategies.

+ Develop creative, new, Account specific service offerings and solutions by delivering innovative presentations of solutions or proposals that address customers' challenges.

+ In partnership with internal stakeholders, perform proposal, contract review, development, and negotiations.

+ Opportunity pricing and financial modeling.

+ Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key OEM's (Cisco, NetApp, DELL, VMware, etc.) and service providers/partners.

+ Solid existing executive relationship-building and a track record of performance within the Federal Sales market.

+ Candidate should have 8+ years' selling experience.

+ Candidate will preferably reside in close proximity to Colorado Springs, CO.

+ Forward thinking professional with proven success driving Federal Sales vertical specific business and mission solutions in Infrastructure Modernization, Multi-Cloud Architecture, Security and Digital Transformation.

+ Solid analytical and problem-solving skills.

+ Exceptional organizational, communication, presentation, collaboration, and leadership skills.

+ Flexible schedule with the ability to travel as needed.

+ Bachelor's Degree or equivalent industry experience preferred.

**Want to learn more about Public Sector? Check us out on our platform:**

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Certain states and localities require employers to post a reasonable estimate of salary range. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $120,000.00 to $175,000.00 annually. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including shift, location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, which are not included in the base pay.

The well-being of WWT employees is essential. So, when it comes to our benefits package, WWT has one of the best. We offer the following benefits to all full-time employees:

+ Health and Wellbeing: Health, Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite Health Centers, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program

+ Financial Benefits: Competitive pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement

+ Paid Time Off: PTO and Sick Leave (starting at 20 days per year) & Holidays (10 per year), Parental Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement

+ Additional Perks: Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program

We strive to create an environment where all employees are empowered to succeed based on their skills, performance, and dedication. Our goal is to cultivate a culture of belonging that encourages innovation, collaboration, and respect for all team members, ensuring that WWT remains a great place to work for All!

If you have any questions or concerns about this posting, please email .

WWT will consider for employment, without regard to disability, a disabled applicant who satisfies the requisite skill, experience, education, and other job-related requirements of the job and is capable of performing the essential requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. World Wide Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please call 1-8 and ask for Human Resources.

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Outside Sales Representative
✦ New
Salary not disclosed
El Monte, CA 1 day ago

Company Description

Jans Enterprises Corp is a leading food and beverage company based in Los Angeles, California, with a strong global presence since its founding in 1998. Focused on enhancing customers' quality of life, Jans delivers high-quality, healthy, and delicious food products that exceed expectations year after year. The company is committed to integrity, expertise, and innovation, leveraging advanced research and technology to continually improve its offerings. With an ever-growing portfolio of products, including beverages, dairy items, and snacks, Jans Enterprises is dedicated to serving its customers both in the U.S. and globally.


Role Description

We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Outside Sales Representative for a full-time, on-site position based in El Monte, CA. In this role, you will be responsible for building and maintaining customer relationships, delivering sales presentations, identifying new business opportunities, and achieving sales targets. You will represent our high-quality food and beverage products, ensuring excellent customer service and satisfaction, while collaborating with the sales team to develop and execute sales strategies.


Qualifications

  • Proven skills in Sales Presentations to effectively communicate product value to clients
  • Strong Relationship Building and Customer Service abilities to maintain and grow client partnerships
  • Excellent Communication skills to effectively interact with clients and colleagues
  • Experience in New Business Development to identify and pursue growth opportunities
  • Self-motivated and goal-oriented, with the ability to meet or exceed sales targets
  • Familiarity with the food and beverage industry is a plus
  • A bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field is preferred
  • Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally as required
  • Coordinate sales efforts with team members and other departments
  • Analyze the territory/market’s potential, track sales and status reports
  • Continuously improve through feedback


Requirements

  • Proven work experience as a sales representative
  • Excellent knowledge of MS Office
  • Highly motivated and target drive with a proven track record in sales
  • Excellent selling, communication, and negotiation skills
  • Relationship management skills and openness to feedback
  • BILINGUAL ENGLISH AND MANDARIN/CANTONESE/INDONESIAN/TAGALOG IS A PLUS
  • BASED SALARY-COMMISSION-BONUS-INSURANCE-MORE


Job Type: Full-time


Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance


Compensation Package:

  • Bonus opportunities
  • Commission pay
  • Yearly bonus


Schedule:

  • 8-hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Morning shift



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Account Executive Sake
✦ New
Salary not disclosed
El Monte, CA 1 day ago

Japanese Chinese Bilingual Account Executive


Who we are:

Established in 1926, Mutual Trading Co., Inc. was originally a small co-op organization for centralized purchasing of basic import foods to service the needs of the early Japanese immigrant society in Southern California. We've grown nearly 100 years old now, and command a premiere position among Japanese foodservice suppliers, as well as fill a key role as "Culinary Ambassador" promoting Japanese foods worldwide. Currently, we import, manufacture, and distribute over 8,000 Japanese foods, beverages, restaurant equipment and supplies.


Benefits

All paid Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance for employees and their dependents

Life Insurance and 401k Plan with company match.

Location: El Monte, CA

Hours: M-F: 8AM – 5PM


Essential Job Functions

  • Travels domestically and internationally to visits customers and potential customers to educate them on Japanese liquors including sake, shochu, wine, other liquors; provides information and necessary support to reach sales targets and increase the sales of the Company’s liquor products
  • Supports sales associates across all sales divisions to achieve the monthly sales targets assigned by Sake Specialist Director
  • Designs sales and marketing plans with sales teams to develop new accounts and achieve quarterly new account development targets
  • Supports category manager to develop strategies to improve market share in all product lines
  • Maintains high levels of customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and building report
  • Works closely with Sales Associates to understand their needs, and offers solution by educating their clients on how our liquor products and services can benefit their business
  • Attends various Japanese Government promotional events
  • Works closely with management and sales teams to prepare new account development plan, market/competitor analysis, sales performance and other analysis reports as required
  • Plans, coordinates and attends sake, shochu, beer, and whiskey related events
  • Attends Company events and functions outside of normal working hours
  • Coordinates with Tokyo Mutual Trading and vendors to organize tasting events
  • Create Social Media contents and maintain quality contents and strong engagements
  • Participates in the weekly sales meetings
  • Assists with Sake School events, classes and competition tasting
  • Attends semiannual inventory count on designated day, possibly on a weekend
  • Performs other related duties as assigned


Physical Requirements

  • Able to go on domestic and international business trip by car and airplane
  • Able to work without sitting for extended periods of time, including standing and walking
  • Able to reach, bend, kneel, and lift up to 25 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally
  • Able to use the phone for extended periods of time
  • Working Conditions
  • Noise Level: Normal to loud while in the office
  • Maybe need to be at outdoor events


Other Requirements

  • Business level English required – Read/write/speak/listen
  • Business level Japanese or Chinese highly preferred
  • Has and maintains a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record
  • Maintains a positive attitude
  • Able to work independently and as a team
  • Able to adapt to frequent changes in assignments and workload
  • Sake sommelier certificate or equivalent preferred
  • High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree and above preferred
  • 4+ years of Japanese liquor including wine, sake, shochu, and spirits sales experience and sake advisor license are preferred; however extensive experience in Japanese food sales or restaurant business will be considered


Knowledge and Skills

  • Demonstrates basic Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Demonstrates strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Possesses basic mathematical knowledge such as markups, discounts, counting inventory, weight and measurement conversions, combining, etc.
  • Has strong communications and interpersonal skills
  • Has strong customer service and problem-solving skills
  • Certification from a sake institute preferred
  • Knowledge of ERP systems, especially AS400 or Microsoft Dynamics 365 highly preferred
  • Knowledge of Japanese liquor including wine, sake, shochu, and spirits preferred


Disclaimers

This position description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other job-related duties as instructed or requested by the department manager or other management as needed, subject to reasonable accommodation and business needs. The information contained herein is subject to change in the Company’s sole discretion, and no part of this document is to be construed as an express or implied contract of employment, nor does it alter the “at-will” employment status with the Company. Requirements are subject to accommodations with ADA, FEHA, and all other applicable federal and state laws. Please report any changes of essential job functions to the Human Resources Department.


Mutual Trading Company, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Senior Buyer
Salary not disclosed
Glendale, CA 2 days ago

About the Company

Posh Peanut is one of the fastest-growing DTC brands in the children’s apparel space, loved by millions of families around the world. We specialize in ultra-soft, premium bamboo apparel for babies, kids, and families—known for our bold prints, elevated details, and signature Päpook® fabric. Built from a small LA-based business into a household name, we’re driven by creativity, passion, and the mission to make every moment with your little ones feel magical. If you’re excited by fast growth, big ideas, and building something extraordinary, we’d love to hear from you!


Location: Glendale, CA


Reports To: Planning Director


Overview

The Senior Buyer is responsible for building and executing profitable assortments that drive sales, margin, and inventory productivity across multiple channels (DTC, Wholesale, Amazon). This role owns seasonal and in-season buying decisions while leveraging planning insights to optimize inventory flow and replenishment.


This role requires a seasoned buyer with strong analytical capability, excellent business judgment, and the ability to translate data into decisive buying actions in a fast-paced environment.


Key Responsibilities

Buying & Assortment Ownership

  • Own buys for assigned categories, building balanced assortments that align with brand strategy, customer demand, and financial targets.
  • Partner with Merchandising and Planning to incorporate historical performance, trend direction, and future product strategies into buy decisions.
  • Identify growth opportunities, white space, and category expansion opportunities.
  • Ensure assortments are competitive in price architecture, depth, and flow.

Financial Management

  • Align buys to company and category forecasts to achieve revenue, margin, turn, and inventory productivity goals.
  • Monitor business weekly and take in-season actions including rebuys, cancellations, and receipt shifts.
  • Maintain disciplined receipt flow to support newness, replenishment, and lifecycle management.
  • Track launch timing, receipt flow, quantities, and delivery accuracy to support inventory integrity.
  • Partner with internal teams to manage changes, reorders, and delivery shifts as needed.

Replenishment & Demand Planning Insights

  • Leverage forecasting and hindsight analysis to inform buys at the collection and size level.
  • Review replenishment performance and recommend rebuys and exits.

Inventory Optimization & Channel Strategy

  • Optimize inventory efficiency across channels by identifying transfer opportunities between DTC, Wholesale, and Amazon.
  • Monitor sell-through, weeks on hand, and stock balance to maximize revenue and minimize markdown exposure.
  • Support strategies that improve working capital and inventory turns.

Analytics & Business Reporting

  • Analyze large data sets to generate actionable insights that drive buying decisions.
  • Build and maintain tools and reporting in Excel. Use reporting to communicate product performance to key stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
  • Identify business performance gaps and recommend corrective actions.

Cross-Functional Leadership

  • Partner closely with Merchandising, Planning, Marketing, and Leadership teams.
  • Communicate clearly with stakeholders at all levels on buys, risks, opportunities, and actions.
  • Operate with a hands-on, entrepreneurial mindset in a dynamic environment.


Qualifications & Experience

  • 5+ years of experience as a senior-level Buyer within a branded, ecommerce / DTC environment (apparel or accessories strongly preferred).
  • Strong ownership of assortment strategy, buying execution, and in-season management.
  • Working knowledge of demand forecasting, replenishment planning, and OTB process.
  • Proven track record of delivering sales, margin, and inventory results.
  • Advanced Excel proficiency
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into commercial decisions.
  • Creative problem solver with a self-starter mindset.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience working with business intelligence platforms (eg Tableau) a plus.


Posh Peanut is an equal opportunity employer committed to cultural diversity in the workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sex or age.

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Buyer
Salary not disclosed
Monrovia, CA 2 days ago
Who are we?
Trader Joe's is your favorite neighborhood grocery store! With almost 600 stores nationwide (and growing), we are the place to be. Looking for something delicious and a friendly conversation? At Trader Joe's, you can find both. We love being your first and favorite place to shop.
What do we do?
Like shopping at Trader Joe's? Then, maybe you'll love working with us. We are looking for an experienced Buyer who is searching to do what they'll love! Do you have experience in vendor relationships, inventory management and replenishment strategies? Do you love food? If so, read on! We may have the role of a lifetime for you!
Trader Joe's is unlike any place you've ever worked. Trust us on that. The qualified Buyer (for varying categories including Produce and Alcohol has at least 3 years of inventory and vendor management experience and is a raving fan of the Trader Joe's concept. A Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business or Logistics is strongly preferred. This role is based in our office in Monrovia, CA and we have an in office expectation of 5 days a week.
The Buyer is responsible for:
  • Forecasting store demand for each SKU/DC combination to maintain appropriate inventory levels and ensure seasonal and new product launches are supported with sufficient inventory.
  • Monitoring inventory levels category wide and adjust replenishment plans based on sales trends and promotional activity.
  • Collaborating with vendors to secure consistent product supply through placing purchase orders and manage lead times and timely deliveries effectively to avoid stock outs or overstock situations.
  • Develop and maintain strong vendor partnerships while leading competitive bidding processes and collaborating with Category Managers on contract, pricing, and terms negotiations to ensure quality, reliability, and optimized cost and value.
  • Partnering with vendors on cross-dock and zero-inventory programs to meet store fill rate targets.
  • Maintaining accurate product and vendor data in our internal supply chain systems.
  • Communicating proactively with stores and internal teams regarding product availability and supply issues.
  • Working collaboratively with other departments.
The Buyer has:
  • At least 3 years of experience in replenishment, buying, or inventory management within a retail, grocery, alcohol, or produce environments preferred.
  • A Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Logistics or related field or equivalent industry experience.
  • Strong analytical skills with proficiency in demand forecasting and inventory planning.
  • Proven negotiating experience and vendor management skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong vendor relationships.
  • Knowledge of replenishment systems and supply chain processes with a customer-focused mindset.
  • A detail oriented-approach with strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
  • The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fastpaced environment, supported by a flexible schedule that accommodates occasional travel and weekend availability.
We want to hear from you!
We get a lot of resumes; so to help us get to know you better, please submit your resume and cover letter. When creating your cover letter, please answer these questions:
  • What is your favorite Trader Joe's product and why?
  • What makes you uniquely qualified for this position?
Trader Joe's is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to hiring a diverse Crew.
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Category Manager
🏢 Trader Joe's
Salary not disclosed
Monrovia, CA 2 days ago
Who are we?
Trader Joe's is your favorite neighborhood grocery store! With over 600 stores nationwide (and growing), we are the place to be. Looking for something delicious and a friendly conversation? At Trader Joe's, you can find both. We love being your first and favorite place to shop.
What do we do?
Like shopping at Trader Joe's? Then, maybe you'll love working with us. We are looking for an experienced Category Manager who is searching to do what they'll love! Do you have experience in pricing, product development, vendor relationships, and negotiations? Do you love food? If so, read on! We may have the role of a lifetime for you!
Trader Joe's is unlike any place you've ever worked. Trust us on that. The qualified Category Manager has at least 7 years of category management in the food retail industry and is a raving fan of the Trader Joe's concept. A Bachelor's Degree is strongly preferred. This role is based in our office in Monrovia, CA and we have an in office expectation of 5 days a week.
The Category Manager is responsible for:
  • Delivering on Trader Joe's Category Vision everyday for their assigned Category while also being responsible for product value, selection, vendor relations, fulfillment measures, and inventory quality.
  • Being an expert on Category trends and seasonality creating a WOW! selection everyday.
  • Developing and launching new items that are compelling and great value.
  • Partnering with Merchandising leadership to set and achieve sales, margin, SKU count and sales dollar/unit minimum targets.
  • Managing vendors to deliver Value on an ongoing basis while staying informed about vendor capacity and ensures that vendors deliver on their product quality through QC tasting and store feedback.
  • Working with different internal teams from partnering with Product Development to actively diversify our vendor base or supporting our Replenishment Buyers to achieve fulfillment goals such as fill-rate, TOS and inventory quality goals.
  • Maintaining a Shopping List of needed new products to ensure the Category is exceeding customer's expectations.
  • Having a deep knowledge of their category and Trader Joe's product diversity.
  • Working collaboratively with other departments.
The Category Manager has:
  • At least 7 years of experience as a Category Manager in the food retail industry, with a preference for Grocery and a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of experience.
  • Exceptional communication skills with internal and external stakeholders including expert negotiation skills with a focus on building respectful relationships with our vendor partners.
  • A comfort with retail-based mathematics and is proficient in Microsoft Office.
  • Experience in buying and sourcing of new food products with an understanding of how to evaluate quality, manage fulfillment goals and partnering with larger Product teams.
  • The ability to stay organized amid a fast paced and changing retail environment while juggling multiple priorities without losing sight of the smallest details.
  • Demonstrated integrity in everything they do.
We want to hear from you!
We get a lot of resumes; so to help us get to know you better, please submit your resume and cover letter. When creating your cover letter, please answer these questions:
  • What is your favorite Trader Joe's product and why?
  • What makes you uniquely qualified for this position?
Trader Joe's is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to hiring a diverse Crew.
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Inventory Forecasting Planner
🏢 Trader Joe's
Salary not disclosed
Monrovia, CA 2 days ago
Who are we?
Trader Joe's is your favorite neighborhood grocery store! With almost 600 stores nationwide (and growing), we are the place to be. Looking for something delicious and a friendly conversation? At Trader Joe's, you can find both. We love being your first and favorite place to shop.
What do we do?
Like shopping at Trader Joe's? Then, maybe you'll love working with us. We are looking for an experienced Inventory Forecasting Planner who is searching to do what they'll love! Do you have experience in inventory planning, time series demand forecasting or supply chain analytics? Do you love food? If so, read on! We may have the role of a lifetime for you!
Trader Joe's is unlike any place you've ever worked. Trust us on that. The qualified Inventory Forecasting Planner has at least 3 years of inventory planning experience and is a raving fan of the Trader Joe's concept. A Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration or Logistics is strongly preferred. This role is based in our office in Monrovia, CA and we have an in office expectation of 5 days a week.
The Inventory Forecasting Planner is responsible for:
  • Develop, monitor, and adjust demand models using historical data, seasonal trends, promotional plans, and realtime sales feedback to optimize forecast accuracy and inventory performance.
  • Build short and longterm inventory plans that support business objectives, capacity constraints, and service targets across distribution centers.
  • Analyze root causes of inventory imbalances and recommend actionable solutions to improve flow, availability, and freshness.
  • Collaborate closely with Buying, Merchandising, our 3PL, Logistics, and other crossfunctional teams to align on forecast adjustments, inventory priorities, and launch readiness for seasonal and new products.
  • Maintain accurate forecasting data and inventory metrics in AI planning systems while proactively communicating forecast changes, risks, and opportunities to internal stakeholders.
The Inventory Forecasting Planner has:
  • 3+ years of experience in inventory planning, demand forecasting, or supply chain analytics.
  • A bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Data Analytics, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Strong analytical capabilities with proficiency in forecasting tools, advanced Excel modeling, and datadriven decisionmaking.
  • Knowledge of inventory management systems, forecasting methodologies, and broader supply chain strategies.
  • A detailoriented approach with strong problemsolving, organizational, and riskidentification skills.
  • Excellent communication and crossfunctional collaboration abilities, supported by a customerfocused mindset.
  • The ability to thrive in a fastpaced, teamoriented environment and maintain a flexible schedule that supports occasional travel and weekend availability.
  • Experience with network modeling tools, preferred but not required.
We want to hear from you!
We get a lot of resumes; so to help us get to know you better, please submit your resume and cover letter. When creating your cover letter, please answer these questions:
  • What is your favorite Trader Joe's product and why?
  • What makes you uniquely qualified for this position?
Trader Joe's is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to hiring a diverse Crew.
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Associate Category Manager
🏢 Trader Joe's
Salary not disclosed
Monrovia, CA 2 days ago
Who are we?
Trader Joe's is your favorite neighborhood grocery store! With almost 600 stores nationwide (and growing), we are the place to be. Looking for something delicious and a friendly conversation? At Trader Joe's, you can find both. We love being your first and favorite place to shop.
What do we do?
Like shopping at Trader Joe's? Then, maybe you'll love working with us. We are looking for an experienced Associate Category Manager who is searching to do what they'll love! Do you have experience in category curation, vendor negotiation and management, and merchandising? Do you love food? If so, read on! We may have the role of a lifetime for you!
Trader Joe's is unlike any place you've ever worked. Trust us on that. The qualified Associate Category Manager has at least 3 years of experience and is a raving fan of the Trader Joe's concept. A Bachelor's Degree is strongly preferred. This role is based in our office in Monrovia, CA and we have an in office expectation of 5 days a week.
The Associate Category Manager is responsible for:
  • Collaborating with Category Managers and Sr. Category Managers to achieve sales, margin, SKU count and sales dollar/unit minimum targets and provides support to Category Management in team in daily tasks and projects.
  • Developing category in product assortment, vendor capabilities and category trends and work to curate a diverse range of products that meet the changing needs of Trader Joe's Customers.
  • Working with Product Developers to actively diversify Trader Joe's vendor base and develops broker-free relationships while maintaining strong vendor relations to expand product offerings.
  • Assisting with Subcategory Reviews and makes recommendations for improvement based on category and sales performance.
  • Partnering with departments such as Marketing, Operations, and Finance to ensure seamless execution of category plans and assists with planning and executing marketing features for all products including New and Limited items.
  • Supporting the Supply Chain team to achieve fulfillment goals such as fill-rate, TOS and inventory quality goals.
  • Working collaboratively with other departments.
The Associate Category Manager has:
  • A Bachelor's degree and three years experience working as a Buyer, Category Manager, or Merchandising within a Retail organization with a preference for CPG or Grocery.
  • Experience buying and sourcing new products while building relationships with new and existing vendors.
  • Strong negotiation skills.
  • Experience with perishables is preferred
  • Excellent communication skills and demonstrates excellent time management skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required as well as comfort with retail-based mathematics.

We want to hear from you!
We get a lot of resumes; so to help us get to know you better, please submit your resume and cover letter. When creating your cover letter, please answer these questions:
  • What is your favorite Trader Joe's product and why?
  • What makes you uniquely qualified for this position?
Trader Joe's is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to hiring a diverse Crew.
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