Explore High Paying Category Manager Jobs with Ladders

Find some of the best vetted, professional-level Category Manager job openings with salaries starting from $100,000 on Ladders. We curate high-quality job listings from trusted employers across a variety of sectors.

What is a Category Manager?

A Category Manager is responsible for managing a group or category of products for their company. Their main role includes the development and execution of marketing plans to increase the total sales of the categories they manage.

Skills required for Category Manager Jobs

Some crucial skills for Category Manager positions include analytical abilities, strategic thinking, negotiation, product knowledge, and understanding consumer behavior patterns.

Career Opportunities and Growth

As a Category Manager, there are numerous possibilities for career advancement and development. Managers can advance into roles like Senior Category Manager, Director of Category Management, or similar executive positions.

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$125K - $165K *

Reimagine delivery excellence as you lead high-stakes projects, ensuring alignment with customer goals and fostering cross-functional collaboration. Mentor teams, enhance governance, and drive project...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in optimizing global sourcing strategies across multiple indirect spend areas. Drive procurement excellence, supplier performance, and cost savings while ensuring alignment with busine...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$140K - $170K *

Shape the future of fulfillment operations by optimizing inventory and capacity across multiple centers, ensuring efficient handling of demand through data-driven strategies and cross-functional colla...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$99K - $124K *

Accelerate progress at defining product strategy and feature delivery while leading cross-functional teams to prioritize customer needs and regulatory compliance, driving innovative solutions in a dyn...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$108K - $140K *

Lead and develop a high-performing collections team to optimize AR processes, enhance cash flow, and foster strong partnerships, ensuring timely invoice payments and compliance with financial regulati...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $150K *

Empower business growth by crafting strategic vendor partnerships. Drive successful go-to-market strategies, leveraging insights across the platform category to enhance financial health and maximize c...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $150K *

Transform vendor partnerships by developing strategies, driving growth, and optimizing engagement to maximize platform utilization and deliver exceptional solutions for customers. Leverage data insigh...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $150K *

Accelerate progress at the intersection of vendor partnerships and market strategies. Utilize data-driven insights to drive business growth and optimize vendor engagement for enhanced platform utiliza...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $150K *

Shape the future of vendor partnerships by driving strategic initiatives, enhancing financial health, and fostering collaboration to ensure optimal platform utilization and business growth while deliv...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$88K - $150K *

Drive business growth by establishing key vendor partnerships, crafting strategic plans, and ensuring maximum platform utilization. Oversee P&L responsibility and lead multi-departmental initiatives t...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $150K *

Shape the future of vendor partnerships by developing and executing innovative go-to-market strategies, fostering relationships, and driving growth within the platform category to enhance overall perf...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$88K - $150K *

Champion growth by leading vendor strategies, fostering partnerships, and driving category success through data insights, comprehensive business plans, and exceptional negotiation in a dynamic marketp...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$88K - $150K *

Elevate vendor relationships by steering strategic business initiatives and overseeing multi-vendor strategies. Drive growth through financial insights and foster collaboration across teams to maximiz...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $150K *

Lead cross-functional initiatives to develop and implement go-to-market strategies for vendors, ensuring optimal engagement and financial health within the platform category. Build strategic partnersh...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Empower plant success by leading materials operations to achieve safety and efficiency. Foster a high-performance culture, driving improvements and ensuring just-in-time delivery and vendor collaborat...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$96K - $130K *

Drive innovative integrated planning strategies, enhancing global supply chain processes and fostering collaboration across teams to optimize performance and deliver impactful business results...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $200K *

Optimize product strategy and execution in fast-paced environments by transforming customer insights into reliable, impactful software solutions for high-stakes operations. Collaborate with engineerin...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Lead the management of material flow, inventory, and logistics to enhance production efficiency, ensuring timely delivery and accurate tracking of resources across the manufacturing process as the tea...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$113K - $156K *

Accelerate progress at a pivotal role that merges consumer insights with brand strategy to shape category direction, drive innovation, and inform key commercial decisions that impact growth and custom...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$99K - $232K *

Unlock potential by leading supply chain transformations that drive efficiency, enhance client operations, and support strategic business goals. Collaborate with teams to analyze data, optimize proces...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$99K - $232K *

Help us transform supply chains into strategic assets by optimizing operations, managing logistics, and developing integrated business solutions. Lead teams to drive client success and enhance growth...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$99K - $232K *

Lead the charge in transforming supply chains into strategic assets, optimizing operations and logistics for enhanced client profitability. Mentor teams and drive innovative solutions within a dynamic...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$99K - $232K *

Lead the charge in transforming supply chains into strategic assets by optimizing operations and developing innovative logistics solutions that enhance client profitability while managing and mentorin...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$99K - $232K *

Transform supply chains into strategic assets, optimizing logistics and developing integrated solutions while mentoring teams and driving growth for clients through innovation and collaboration...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Develop and execute global sourcing strategies to manage $50M-$75M spend across Electrical and Lighting categories, driving innovation, cost savings, and supply chain resiliency while collaborating wi...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Category Manager do?question toggle

    A Category Manager oversees the management, pricing, sales, and overall performance of specific product categories within a company.

  • What are the qualifications for a Category Manager job?question toggle

    Qualifications can vary per industry, but generally, a Bachelor's degree in business or a relevant field, coupled with experience in retail, marketing, or sales, is required.

  • What skills do I need for a Category Manager job?question toggle

    Key skills include analytical skills, business acumen, negotiation skills, and a strong understanding of consumer behavior.

  • What is the average salary of a Category Manager?question toggle

    While salaries can vary depending on the industry and level of responsibility, Category Manager positions listed on Ladders start at $100,000.