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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$135K - $160K *

Unlock your potential as a key player in driving Sourcing and Procurement transformation. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance client relationships, lead proposals, and deliver innovative solutio...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$138K - $179K *

Optimize operations excellence by driving process improvements and KPI frameworks across fleet, safety, compliance, and maintenance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency and p...

Seattle, WARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $220K *

Empower data-driven decision-making by leading advanced analytics initiatives. Develop scalable models for network optimization and capacity planning, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enha...

Bentonville, ARRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$146K - $269K *

Lead a dynamic team in delivering risk advisory services, enhancing client operations through strategic insights and comprehensive audits. Collaborate with executives to identify risks and implement e...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$135K - $160K *

Tackle complex optimization challenges by developing scalable decision systems in supply chain operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance analytical models, ensuring alignment with...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$92K - $115K *

Explore a dynamic role where you'll lead client accounts, optimize Meta campaigns, and craft compelling copy. Drive performance improvements and build strong client relationships while managing multip...

Carrollton, TXRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive partner success by providing expert technical guidance, leading complex implementations, and mentoring junior engineers. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance product adoption and ensure opt...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Advance your career by leading a global infrastructure team, overseeing network, data center, and IT operations while driving business continuity and user services. This role offers growth toward ente...

St. Petersburg, FLRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$222K - $278K *

Empower businesses by eliminating supply chain blind spots. Drive adoption of our innovative Tracking Label product, collaborating with Enterprise teams to enhance shipment visibility and security acr...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform key accounts into growth engines by developing strategies, nurturing relationships, and executing initiatives that enhance customer retention and drive revenue. Collaborate cross-functionall...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Accelerate customer retention initiatives by managing renewals, fostering relationships, and collaborating with teams to ensure satisfaction and growth. Drive success through proactive engagement and...

CanadaRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform validation processes by ensuring compliance and data integrity for computerized systems in a regulated environment. Collaborate with teams to develop strategies and mentor junior members whi...

Wellesley, MARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Drive strategic account growth by managing key relationships, leading complex deals, and developing multi-year plans. Collaborate with a virtual team to enhance customer security amidst digital transf...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive growth by shaping strategic account plans and leading complex deals. Build executive relationships and manage a focused portfolio of customers, ensuring security during their digital transformat...

Raleigh, NCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Engage with strategic accounts to drive growth, build executive relationships, and lead complex sales cycles. Shape multi-year account strategies and collaborate with a virtual team to deliver impactf...

Charlotte, NCRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K *

Lead the charge in driving field marketing initiatives that convert events and partnerships into qualified sales opportunities, collaborating closely with sales teams to optimize pipeline contribution...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$98K - $183K *

Engage senior-level stakeholders and drive complex sales growth by developing data-driven solutions and strategic account plans, ensuring customer objectives are met and revenue is increased across Co...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$150K - $180K *

Lead multidisciplinary teams in delivering complex infrastructure projects. Manage all phases from planning to operational readiness, ensuring quality and client satisfaction while fostering team deve...

Philadelphia, PARemote

1 week ago

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

$150K - $200K *

Transform user experiences by leading the design process from concept to execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate and enhance product quality while maintaining high standards of...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$60K - $110K *

Drive operational excellence by managing cross-functional initiatives, analyzing data, and providing strategic insights to enhance merchandising performance and support business objectives across the...

Bentonville, ARRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$106K - $132K *

Drive local market execution and performance by collaborating with teams, leveraging data for growth, and managing distributor relationships to ensure alignment with strategic goals and operational ex...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in optimizing paid social strategies for eCommerce clients while managing multiple platforms. Drive performance growth with actionable insights, testing strategies, and ensure strong a...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$133K - $200K *

Optimize global commercialization strategies for remote monitoring and analytics, driving adoption across healthcare systems. Lead cross-functional teams to craft tailored marketing approaches that en...

Lafayette, CORemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$117K - $176K *

Help us redefine clinical development narratives by leading cross-functional teams to create compelling, strategic stories that enhance customer engagement and drive successful bid defenses, ultimatel...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Engage customers through impactful marketing initiatives that drive retention and growth. Collaborate with Customer Success Managers to create compelling stories, manage events, and amplify the voice...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.