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 - $155K *

Engage with strategic enterprise clients to drive retention, growth, and satisfaction. Lead account strategy, advise stakeholders, and deliver measurable outcomes while mentoring team members and fost...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$85K - $105K *

Lead the charge in fostering long-term client relationships that enhance satisfaction and drive growth. Manage accounts, mentor junior team members, and collaborate cross-functionally to ensure client...

Seattle, WARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$120K - $230K *

Unlock potential by driving strategic sales initiatives for major clients. Engage in lead origination, account management, and growth strategies in the Retail and CPG sectors, leveraging industry insi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$111K - $207K *

Empower growth by shaping executive talent strategies that drive success. Partner with senior leaders to enhance recruitment processes, develop talent pipelines, and advise on market trends, while ens...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $145K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing reporting processes for the Vendor Management Organization. Leverage your analytical skills to extract insights and drive data-driven decision-making for int...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$82K - $95K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of manufacturing by supporting project coordination and gaining cross-functional experience. Collaborate with experts while contributing to innovative solutions i...

Michigan, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join us to elevate user experiences through innovative design and AI integration. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create impactful solutions that transform tax filing, ensuring alignment wi...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's committed to fostering a total quality culture while driving compliance and continuous improvement initiatives. Lead quality management efforts to enhance product standards and oper...

Texas, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$139K - $183K *

Oversee end-to-end operations of a leading eBay store, driving customer experience and performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance marketing and reporting, while managing a direct...

Santa Ana, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$128K - $254K *

Join our dynamic team to oversee clinical trials, ensuring quality and efficiency from start to finish. Leverage your expertise in project management and oncology to drive successful outcomes while co...

Durham, NCRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading PMO operations for a complex federal IT program. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure timely execution, effective risk management, and compliance, while maintaining sche...

Chicago, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Deliver impactful program management for critical data center projects, ensuring strategic execution of complex initiatives across global teams. Oversee budgets, schedules, and stakeholder relations f...

North Carolina, USRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join us in shaping the future of talent acquisition by attracting top-tier candidates and enhancing the hiring experience. Collaborate with hiring managers to develop effective recruitment strategies...

Ohio, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$115K - $173K *

Help us drive data excellence by leading complex business information management initiatives. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance data governance and analytics, ensuring compliance and strategic...

Charlotte, NCRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$143K - $196K *

Drive strategic growth by managing key accounts in the MedTech OEM sector, fostering customer relationships, and achieving sales targets through innovative business plans and collaboration across team...

Minnesota, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Elevate product execution by translating client needs into actionable requirements, collaborating with engineering and data science teams to deliver standardized measurement solutions across various c...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $205K *

Join a team that's driving M&A success by leading financial strategy, target evaluation, and integration planning. Collaborate with senior leaders to identify opportunities and execute critical phases...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $190K *

Lead the technical direction of a strategic customer program, overseeing all phases from concept to volume ramp. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product delivery while mai...

New Hampshire, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Innovate and enhance educator solutions by leading product management initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify customer needs and drive product development that aligns with str...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$75K - $107K *

Lead strategic account development and revenue growth by identifying and closing new opportunities within complex commercial accounts, leveraging consultative selling and relationship-building to driv...

Arizona, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$172K - $189K *

Lead the charge in transforming industries by delivering IoT solutions to mid-sized customers, managing multi-stakeholder engagements, and driving impactful sales of innovative sensor technology...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $223K *

Transform sales compensation operations by leading design, administration, and improvement initiatives. Drive accuracy in payroll processing, enhance SOX compliance, and leverage AI tools to optimize...

Seattle, WARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by managing key accounts in the pet food industry. Collaborate with diverse brands to drive growth, enhance customer relationships, and execute strategic plans that improve pet h...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$172K - $222K *

Drive strategic engagement by managing high-level partnerships and events, ensuring impactful narratives around the future of money. Collaborate with senior leaders and stakeholders globally to enhanc...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Drive commercial excellence by enhancing sales performance through analytics, CRM governance, and cross-functional collaboration. Lead initiatives that empower teams with actionable insights, ensuring...

Atlanta, GARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.