Hi D***e, I came across your profile and was really impressed by your work leading merchandising and category strategy at C***a,your ability to drive sales through data-driven planograms and vendor partnerships stands out. I’m J***e, HR Recruiter at StrategyBrain, and we’re partnering with H***s to find a Vice President of Merchandising and Category Strategy. Would you be open to a quick chat to explore this opportunity?

Hi D***e , great to hear you’re interested! How does a quick 20,30 minute call tomorrow between 10:00,11:00 AM ET or Thursday at 2:00,3:00 PM ET look on your end? To give you a bit of background ahead of our chat: H***s is a fast-growing mid-market retailer specializing in convenience and specialty stores. We pride ourselves on a data-driven approach to merchandising and building strong vendor partnerships,very much like what you’ve been doing at S***s. In the Vice President of Merchandising and Category Strategy role, you would: • Lead cross-functional teams in developing and executing merchandising plans,planograms, product mix, promotions,to drive sales growth and profitability • Dive into sales and consumer data to spot trends and expansion opportunities, then present those insights to senior leadership • Manage vendor/partner relationships end-to-end, from contract negotiation to collaborative marketing initiatives that boost brand visibility • Mentor a team of category managers and analysts, fostering innovation, best practices and continuous improvement • Work closely with marketing, finance and operations to ensure category strategies align with overall business goals What we love about your background is your hands-on experience with data-driven planograms, promotional tracking and vendor partnerships,exactly the expertise we need to scale our category strategies. The role offers clear paths for growth, leadership visibility with the executive team, and access to robust analytics tools and professional development programs. We also offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, plus the entrepreneurial culture to make a real impact. Does that align with what you’re looking for? Let me know which call time works best, or if you have any questions about the role before we talk. Looking forward to connecting! , J***e

Hi D***e, Fantastic,Thursday at 2:00 PM ET is confirmed. You should have just received a calendar invite with the video-conference link and a brief agenda. We’ll plan for a 30-minute conversation to: • Introduce you to H***s’s merchandising vision • Dive into your planogram and vendor-partnership successes • Discuss how you’d lead category strategy here • Outline next steps Let me know if you’d like any materials ahead of time. Looking forward to our chat! Best regards, J***e HR Recruiter, StrategyBrain (Partnered with H***s)