Senior Category Manager Jobs

Explore Senior Category Manager jobs for experienced professionals who lead category strategy, merchandising, sourcing, and business growth. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more, helping you discover senior roles where you can shape product portfolios, improve performance, and deliver measurable results.

What Does a Senior Category Manager Do?

Senior Category Managers guide the performance and direction of one or more product or service categories. They analyze customer and market trends, set assortment and pricing strategies, manage supplier relationships, and work with teams across marketing, sales, finance, and operations. Depending on the employer, the role may focus on retail merchandising, e-commerce, procurement, or category growth.

Skills and Experience Employers Value

Employers commonly seek substantial experience in category management, merchandising, strategic sourcing, or a related field. Strong candidates bring analytical skills, commercial judgment, negotiation experience, and the ability to turn data into actionable plans. Leadership, communication, financial forecasting, and proficiency with relevant analytics or planning tools can also be important.

Senior Category Manager Salary and Opportunities

Compensation varies by industry, location, company size, and scope of responsibility. Senior roles may include ownership of significant revenue or spend, team leadership, and opportunities to advance into director-level positions. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, making it easier to find opportunities aligned with experienced candidates.

Find Your Next Category Management Role

Search Senior Category Manager openings on Ladders to compare opportunities by employer, location, and responsibilities. Review each listing for salary details, qualifications, and role scope, then tailor your résumé to highlight category results, strategic initiatives, supplier outcomes, and measurable business impact.

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$140K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing clinical research by managing complex studies, ensuring compliance with regulations, and leading cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones efficien...

Boston, MARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and optimization of secure cloud-native platforms. Collaborate across teams to enhance software delivery, implement CI/CD pipelines, and drive best practices in...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$133K - $186K *

Optimize developer engagement by managing the user journey from first touch to activation. Collaborate with teams to enhance the Developer Hub and drive measurable growth through effective lifecycle m...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading the marketing strategy for a security partner ecosystem, managing investments, and optimizing performance. Collaborate across teams to ensure alignment with business priori...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$106K - $197K *

Join a team that's dedicated to empowering customers in global trade. As a Customer Success Manager, you'll leverage your expertise to drive client success, foster relationships, and ensure optimal va...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Lead a team that manages high-profile aviation and defense projects, ensuring successful delivery through collaboration, stakeholder engagement, and innovative solutions while adhering to strategic ob...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$148K - $260K *

Drive impactful go-to-market strategies by collaborating with sales and marketing teams. Own the execution of launch plans, create essential sales tools, and build competitive intelligence to empower...

Boston, MARemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $185K *

Champion partner growth by developing and executing multi-tiered GTM strategies, driving revenue expansion across the MSSP and MSP ecosystem while collaborating with sales to enhance market awareness...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to lead warehouse operations, ensuring compliance and efficiency while driving strategic initiatives and fostering strong customer relationships for optimal performance and profita...

Indiana, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in driving sales and managing key accounts for fiber infrastructure services. Develop strong customer relationships, strategize solutions, and achieve revenue growth through consultati...

Massachusetts, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Unlock potential by driving sales and managing relationships in the fiber infrastructure sector. Collaborate with teams to achieve revenue goals while navigating complex deals and ensuring customer sa...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Champion customer relationships and drive sales of Fiber, Transport, IP, SD-WAN, and Security services. Achieve revenue growth through strategic account management and prospecting in a dynamic, consul...

Massachusetts, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Unlock growth by managing key accounts and driving sales of fiber infrastructure services. Collaborate with teams to develop strategies, maintain customer relationships, and achieve revenue targets in...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the scientific direction for our forecasting platform, guiding teams to enhance demand forecasting accuracy and scalability. This hands-on role requires deep expertise in time-series analysis and...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $130K *

Engage with key accounts to drive sales of Fiber, Transport, IP, and Security services. Leverage your expertise to build relationships, manage complex deals, and achieve revenue targets in a dynamic...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$265K - $314K *

Drive innovation in mental healthcare by leading engineering teams to enhance patient referral channels. Collaborate with product managers and health systems to build scalable solutions that transform...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $190K *

Join us in shaping the future of Fair Lending solutions. Drive product strategy, deliver expert analysis, and enhance client outcomes while navigating complex regulatory landscapes. Your expertise wil...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Drive strategic insights by analyzing cross-functional data to enhance decision-making. Collaborate with teams to build a trusted business intelligence framework, delivering actionable recommendations...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $160K *

Champion quality excellence by leading and standardizing assurance systems across regional logistics operations, driving continuous improvement and client partnerships while supporting new business la...

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Transform your career by leading a dynamic team in managing patient accounts, optimizing revenue cycle operations, and enhancing the patient financial experience while ensuring compliance and operatio...

Hartford, CTRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Champion sales growth by managing SLED accounts and driving new business. Leverage your expertise in telecommunications to meet ambitious revenue targets while fostering strong customer relationships...

Georgia, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Advance your career by driving sales growth and managing key SLED accounts. Leverage your expertise in telecommunications to achieve targets and foster strong client relationships in a dynamic, remote...

Nevada, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team managing large-scale construction projects, focusing on automated systems. Lead site operations, oversee contract management, and ensure quality execution while maintaining budget...

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $160K *

Empower a talented engineering team to develop innovative airgap-native software solutions. Drive product success in National Defense by ensuring seamless integration with UDS, fostering collaboration...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform customer engagement by driving sales execution and account growth. Leverage your expertise in B2B sales to manage strategic relationships and enhance adoption of innovative API solutions in...

Dallas, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Senior Category Manager do?question toggle

    A Senior Category Manager develops and executes plans to improve the performance of a product or service category. Responsibilities often include analyzing market and sales data, managing assortment and pricing, negotiating with suppliers, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Senior Category Manager jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers often look for several years of experience in category management, merchandising, sourcing, procurement, or a related area. Analytical ability, negotiation skills, commercial judgment, and experience influencing stakeholders are frequently valued.

  • How much do Senior Category Managers earn?question toggle

    Pay depends on factors such as industry, location, company, and role scope. Ladders lists vetted professional jobs that pay $100,000 or more; check individual listings for compensation information and details.

  • Where do Senior Category Managers work?question toggle

    Senior Category Managers work across industries including retail, consumer goods, e-commerce, technology, and manufacturing. Roles may focus on merchandising, product assortment, procurement, supplier strategy, or category growth.

  • How can I find Senior Category Manager jobs on Ladders?question toggle

    Browse Senior Category Manager listings on Ladders and filter opportunities based on factors such as location and employer. Compare the responsibilities and qualifications, and tailor your résumé to demonstrate measurable category and business results.