What you will doThe Category Manager is responsible for category management of assigned account(s) including heavy analytical support, line review, trend analysis and developing insights to drive customer performance.
How you will do it- Conduct line reviews for assigned account(s) including assortment recommendations, segment trend performance and providing strategies and tactics to drive sales
- Ability to analyze and interpret consumer, customer, industry and sales data into actionable insights
- Recommend strategies and tactics that can be implemented to drive sales performance, identify gaps or solve problems
- Create and present market and consumer research to assigned account(s)
- Provide recommendations/guidance based on market analysis or sales data
- Build primary relationship with customer
- Accurately maintain database(s) with sales and item attribute information
- Accurately maintain and upload comp price shop files
- Accurately maintain master data for key account/non-key account customers
- Expert in creating/maintaining standard operating procedures for all tasks and projects
- Ad hoc reporting/analysis as needed
- Support internal account team with unbiased recommendations based on knowledge of the market, industry, consumer and customer
- Multi-task between projects and reporting/analytics with ability to adjust priorities based on opportunities/needs
What we look forRequired- Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, market research or related field
- Category Management Association - Certified Professional Category Analyst and Category Manager certification
- 5+ years Category Management experience
- Extremely detail oriented
- Proven ability to work with data from multiple sources, interpret data and turn into actionable insight.
- Experience in strategy development
- Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint
- 10-15% travel
Preferred- Delta Bronze and Silver certification preferred
- Retail experience/background
What you get:- Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching - all starting on date of hire
- Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts
- Parental and caregiver leave programs
- All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, and Employee Assistance Program
- Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership
- HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility
