Category Manager, Service - Retail automotive repair  

US Remote 

$120k - $150k + 20% Bonus 

Reports to: Senior Director, Strategic Projects 

Background Required: 5+ years of experience in category management, pricing, merchandising preferably in retail auto repair industry. 

Headline: Sun Auto Tire & Service is the fastest growing, top-10 independent tire dealer in the US with 525+ stores operating under multiple brands. We've been nominated a "Best Place to Work" and are a leading provider of vehicle after-market tires and repair services. We are increasing our footprint rapidly through both organic growth and acquisitions and seek candidates who are looking for a long-term career path and capable of growing into roles of greater responsibility.  

Position Overview: 

The Service Category Manager plays a key role in driving growth and profitability across service and parts categories. This role leverages data-driven insights, strategic pricing, and competitive benchmarking to optimize performance. The ideal candidate combines analytical expertise with strong cross-functional collaboration skills to deliver results that align with customer expectations and company goals. 

This position works closely with marketing, supply chain, operations, and finance to develop and execute category strategies, manage pricing models, and provide actionable insights that improve business performance. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Drive Category Strategy & Optimization 

• Develop and execute strategies to grow revenue, improve margins, and strengthen competitive positioning. 

• Design and optimize service and parts assortment and promotions, collaborating with supply chain and vendors to meet customer needs, strengthen market position, and drive profitable category growth. 

• Partner with cross-functional teams to align and implement category initiatives across the organization. 

Lead Pricing & Market Intelligence 

• Analyze market trends, competitive pricing, and customer behavior to inform pricing strategies. 

• Build and adjust pricing models to ensure alignment with financial and strategic objectives. 

• Contribute to broader business optimization initiatives with pricing and market insights. 

Deliver Business Insights & Performance Analytics 

• Use data and analytics tools to uncover trends, track KPIs, and guide decision-making. 

• Provide actionable insights that improve execution, efficiency, and category performance. 

• Collaborate with vendors to optimize funding, refine product mix, and support promotional execution. 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field (MBA preferred). 

• 5+ years of experience in category management, pricing, merchandising, or a related role. 

• Automotive, retail, or services industry experience strongly preferred. 

• Proven success in driving revenue, margin, and unit growth through data-informed strategies. 

Skills: 

• Expertise in pricing strategy, promotional planning, and competitive benchmarking. 

• Strong analytical and financial acumen with ability to turn data into actionable insights. 

• Proficiency in Excel, data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau), and ERP/pricing systems. 

• Excellent collaboration and communication skills to work across functions. 

• Strategic mindset with strong prioritization and problem-solving abilities. 

• Results-driven with focus on execution, continuous improvement, and business impact. 

Benefits  

At Sun Auto we recognize that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs as well as:  

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance  

• Health Savings Account with Company Contribution  

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match  

• Paid Vacation and Sick Days  

• Employee Discounts  

• Educational Assistance  

• Company Paid Life Insurance  

• Company Paid Short-Term Disability  

• Long-Term Disability Insurance  

Sun Auto Tire & Service provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.    

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