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’re fanatics who are dedicated to bringing people together to create a more flavorful world. From our headquarters in Salt Lake City, 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 and will be accountable for owning the in-line, cross channel product mix plan and partnering with Program Management to devlier 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 the product line  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 consumer 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  Firm grasp of marketing methods and processes to ensure growth   A proven ability to develop and launch new products  Confidence in actions and decisions to help drive a successful product launch  Analytical, financial and computer competence  Ability to manage relationships  Strong consumer focus  Exceptional communicator with strong interpersonal skills  Impeccable presentation 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.  Have an outdoor lover’s paradise in your backyard  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? 

Traeger is a company known for revolutionizing outdoor cooking with its innovative wood pellet grills. Established in 1985, Traeger has been at the forefront of the pellet grilling industry, offering a wide range of grills and accessories that provide unmatched flavor and convenience to backyard cooks and professional chefs alike.

With a commitment to quality and innovation, Traeger continues to lead the way in the outdoor cooking space, making it easier than ever to achieve delicious...