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Category Development Manager Jobs
By Cutting Edge Search At New Iberia, LA, United States
Hand on experience in Supply Chain management.
Implementing and managing supplier performance management processes with strategic suppliers.
Category experience is a must and will travel and go into the office 3 days a week.
Provide support to the Internal Combustion Engines global category from our client's North American base in New Iberia, Louisiana.
Senior Manager Category Development
By The HEINEKEN Company At Chicago, IL, United States
5+ years CPG category management experience
Exposure to retail account management and beverage distribution models preferred
Communicate and engage regularly with National Account Directors and Managers
Share Convenience channel-based insights and best practices with Category Development Managers and regional category development colleagues
Strong analytical, technical, and communication skills
Experience in VIP Karma and iDig is preferred
Category Development Manager Jobs
By Bob Evans Farms, Inc. At Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area, United States
Manage and maintain ongoing relationships for category management activities.
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience supporting category/ sales.
Strong working knowledge of Syndicated Data (Nielsen/ IRI, Spectra, Panel Data).
Working knowledge of space planning tools preferred (JDA and/ or Apollo).
Participate with Post Refrigerated Retail Sales Team in identifying and presenting recommendations for category growth.
Maintain project schedules by monitoring progress, coordinating activities, and resolving problems.
Category Development Manager Ii - Kroger
By Wells Enterprises At Cincinnati Metropolitan Area, United States
5+ years of first-hand experience in category management/ development and proven history of working directly with customers.
Bachelor's degree in Marketing Research, Business or related field required; ideal candidate will have Certifications in
Experience with 84.51/OnDemand Kroger suite
Experience in planogram development, both practical software applications as well as assortment strategy.
Working knowledge of POG creation/JDA/Apollo
Effective communication skills - both internally and directly with customers
Manager Category Development Jobs
By The HEINEKEN Company At Los Angeles, CA, United States
Work with Revenue Management / Pricing at a region level as necessary to develop strong strategies and presentations
3+ years category or shopper experience and/or regional and independent experience (customer facing)
Benefits - Medical/Dental/Vision + Matching 401k Plan
 Deliver relevant, localized category insights and trend analyses to customers and assigned HUSA Chain Accounts team
Support senior level stakeholders with strategic insights, delivered in a way they can use to directly share with retailers or distributors
Support development of the HUSA sales programs as needed, including delivery of post-promotion analyses
Senior Director, Category Development
By Albertsons Companies At Boise Metropolitan Area, United States
Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
Minimum of 8 years' experience within Grocery or CPG businesses with at least 5 of those years in a leadership position.
Develop and Oversee Merchandise & Assortment Strategy
A bachelor's degree in Business or Marketing from a four-year college or university, MBA preferred.
The position will be hybrid and could be based in any of our division office locations.
What you will be doing
Category Development Manager Jobs
By L'Oreal At , , Pr
Financial knowledge – i.e. P&L and COG management.
Soft Skills if applicable (i.e., project management, communication, time management, detail oriented, etc.)
Manage short- and mid-term strategy needs of the product/brand portfolio aligned with Brand Management.
Confident with decision making and project management.
Manage and develop people or teams; work transversal with other functional teams (Commercial, Marketing and Logistics) across LDB and CPD.
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook) with excellent knowledge of Excel, Analyzer and business applications
Category Development Manager Jobs
By Chobani At New Jersey, United States
3-5 years consumer packaged goods category management experience
Develop & cultivate strong relationships with key retailer customers, becoming an indispensable partner for all category management needs
Utilize critical thinking & problem-solving skills to anticipate/identify opportunities or challenges & turn insights into elevated actionable recommendations
Identify opportunities & help to implement improvement of tools, templates, and processes to maximize efficiency in performing job requirements
Highly skilled in data analytics & presentation building
Motivated & results driven with strong & proven leadership skills
Sr. Manager, Category Development & Insights – East
By Bumble Bee Foods At United States
The compensation will commensurate with level of knowledge, education, skills, and experience applicable to the position.
4-6+ years CPG experience, including sales/business high level analytical experience (Category Management, Retail Management or selling experience preferred).
Project Management & Organization Skills: The ability to manage multiple competing priorities while supporting multiple retail customers.
In-depth understanding of Category Management Principles
Ability to maintain positive work atmosphere by communicating effectively with customers, management, and peers.
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, or related field preferred. MBA is an asset
Category Development Director - Sam's Customer Team
By Procter & Gamble At Fayetteville, AR, United States
Experience with Key Category Management Tools (i.e., ProSpace, PowerBI, Excel, Nielsen, etc.)
Experience true support for work/life efficiency and your long-term well-being.
A competitive salary and benefits' package
Strong customer collaboration and selling skills
Strong thought leadership and influencing skills
Superior communication skills (written - verbal - presentation)
Category Development Manager Jobs
By Empire Marketing Strategies At Cincinnati Metropolitan Area, United States
2+ years of experience in a customer-facing Category Management or Analyst role required
Category Development Manager Key Responsibilities
Previous experience working within the produce category is highly preferred
2+ years of experience working with Kroger preferred
Demonstrated skills in analyzing data from various sources to provide insights and recommendations
IRI and 84.51° Stratum experience preferred
Manager - Category Development
By L'Oréal At New York, NY, United States
Assess e-commerce retailer platforms to provide strategic recommendations inclusive of assortment, user navigation, educational opportunities, and omni channel cohesiveness.
Leveraging exhaustive omni channel category analysis to identify category growth opportunities for Skincare.
Leveraging deep category shopper insights to optimize marketing mix (placement, distribution, and assortment) and uncover growth opportunities for CPD.
Ensure quarterly Cookbook update and delivery to the ACMs for timely share out
Support White Space team by providing shopper insights and distribution opportunities based on CPD brand and shopper alignment.
Accelerate Growth Of The Category And CPD Brands By
Category Development Manager Jobs
By Kimberly-Clark At West Chester, OH, United States
3+ years’ experience in Category Management
Experience communicating complex and/or detailed information to multiple individuals/audiences with differing levels of knowledge
Exceptional leadership skills, especially collaboration and decisiveness
Solid knowledge of PC based applications (Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required.
Experience with Kroger’s Go to Market Strategies and Systems, especially Stratum and Market6
To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:
Senior Manager, Category Development
By Sabra Dipping Company At White Plains, NY, United States
Keep abreast of developments and best practices in Category Management, pursue the knowledge needed to improve departmental capabilities and professional agility.
Minimum 5 years of experience in Category Management or Customer Management Insights, CPG experience strongly preferred
Expertise in linking analytics via traditional data sources with cutting edge capabilities and tools to develop insights into action
Proven analytical skills and ability to influence people both internally and externally
A passionate self-starter, ready to take the customer experience to the next level.
Collaborate on the insights-based category vision and communicate as a trusted category leader.
Category Development Manager Jobs
By L'Oréal At United States
Financial knowledge – i.e. P&L and COG management.
Soft Skills if applicable (i.e., project management, communication, time management, detail oriented, etc.)
Manage short- and mid-term strategy needs of the product/brand portfolio aligned with Brand Management.
Confident with decision making and project management.
Manage and develop people or teams; work transversal with other functional teams (Commercial, Marketing and Logistics) across LDB and CPD.
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook) with excellent knowledge of Excel, Analyzer and business applications
National Director Of Category Development - Bakery
By Albertsons Companies At Pleasanton, CA, United States
Field or relevant business experience where a solid understanding of marketing, merchandising, consumer research, and financial management practices have been gained
5+ years retail merchandising/category management and operations experience including perishable and non-perishable products and programs
Excellent understanding of store operations, merchandising methodologies and practices, and P&L and financial management
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and experience in taking initiative and making decisive yet appropriate decisions
Understanding of procurement, logistics, and inventory management
3+ years Division and or National level retail Produce operations, merchandising/category, marketing, and finance experience.
National Director Of Category Development - Bakery
By Albertsons Companies At Boise, ID, United States
Field or relevant business experience where a solid understanding of marketing, merchandising, consumer research, and financial management practices have been gained
5+ years retail merchandising/category management and operations experience including perishable and non-perishable products and programs
Excellent understanding of store operations, merchandising methodologies and practices, and P&L and financial management
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and experience in taking initiative and making decisive yet appropriate decisions
Understanding of procurement, logistics, and inventory management
3+ years Division and or National level retail Produce operations, merchandising/category, marketing, and finance experience.
National Director Of Category Development - Bakery
By Albertsons Companies At Phoenix, AZ, United States
Field or relevant business experience where a solid understanding of marketing, merchandising, consumer research, and financial management practices have been gained
5+ years retail merchandising/category management and operations experience including perishable and non-perishable products and programs
Excellent understanding of store operations, merchandising methodologies and practices, and P&L and financial management
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and experience in taking initiative and making decisive yet appropriate decisions
Understanding of procurement, logistics, and inventory management
3+ years Division and or National level retail Produce operations, merchandising/category, marketing, and finance experience.
National Director Of Category Development - Bakery
By Albertsons Companies At Dallas, TX, United States
Field or relevant business experience where a solid understanding of marketing, merchandising, consumer research, and financial management practices have been gained
5+ years retail merchandising/category management and operations experience including perishable and non-perishable products and programs
Excellent understanding of store operations, merchandising methodologies and practices, and P&L and financial management
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and experience in taking initiative and making decisive yet appropriate decisions
Understanding of procurement, logistics, and inventory management
3+ years Division and or National level retail Produce operations, merchandising/category, marketing, and finance experience.
Category Development Manager Jobs
By Red Bull At New York, NY, United States
Minimum 3 years of Category Management experience in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry
The actual salary offer may vary based on work experience.
Manage Planogram creation and store level round table process for Retailers that are the best in the Category.
Minimum 5 years of related experience (Sales, distribution, Trade Marketing, etc) within CPG
In-depth knowledge of the consumer goods industry including class of trade, customer groups, Category, competitive products, competitive strategies and industry trends.
Experience with Plan-o-gram software, such as JDA Intactix.

Are you a creative and strategic thinker looking to make an impact in the retail industry? We are looking for a Category Development Manager to join our team and help drive our business forward. You will be responsible for developing and executing category strategies, managing relationships with key stakeholders, and driving sales and profitability. If you have a passion for retail and a proven track record of success, we want to hear from you!

Overview:

Category Development Manager jobs involve developing and managing the sales and marketing strategies for a specific product category. They are responsible for researching and analyzing customer trends, developing promotional campaigns, and creating pricing strategies. They also work closely with sales teams to ensure that products are being sold effectively. They must have excellent communication and organizational skills, as well as a strong understanding of the product category they are managing.

How To Become an Category Development Manager:

To become an Category Development Manager, you will need to have a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field. You should also have experience in sales and marketing, as well as a strong understanding of the product category you are managing. Additionally, you should have excellent communication and organizational skills, as well as the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Category Development Manager Skills:

• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Strong understanding of the product category
• Ability to research and analyze customer trends
• Ability to develop promotional campaigns
• Ability to create pricing strategies
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of sales and marketing
• Knowledge of market research techniques
• Knowledge of budgeting and forecasting

What is Category Development Manager Knowledge?

• Knowledge of sales and marketing
• Knowledge of market research techniques
• Knowledge of budgeting and forecasting
• Knowledge of customer service
• Knowledge of product development
• Knowledge of product positioning
• Knowledge of competitive analysis
• Knowledge of product pricing
• Knowledge of promotional strategies

What is Category Development Manager Responsibilities?

• Researching and analyzing customer trends
• Developing promotional campaigns
• Creating pricing strategies
• Working closely with sales teams
• Developing and implementing product strategies
• Monitoring product performance
• Analyzing customer feedback
• Developing and managing budgets
• Developing and managing promotional campaigns

What is Category Development Manager Experience?

• Previous experience in sales and marketing
• Previous experience in product development
• Previous experience in product positioning
• Previous experience in competitive analysis
• Previous experience in product pricing
• Previous experience in promotional strategies
• Previous experience in customer service
• Previous experience in budgeting and forecasting

What is Category Development Manager Qualifications?

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a related field
• Experience in sales and marketing
• Strong understanding of the product category
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of market research techniques
• Knowledge of budgeting and forecasting

Category Development Manager Educations:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a related field
• Master’s degree in business, marketing, or a related field
• Professional certifications in sales and marketing
• Professional certifications in product development
• Professional certifications in product positioning
• Professional certifications in competitive analysis
• Professional certifications in product pricing
• Professional certifications in promotional strategies

Tools to Help Category Development Manager Work Better:

• Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software
• Market research software
• Budgeting and forecasting software
• Product development software
• Product positioning software
• Competitive analysis software
• Product pricing software
• Promotional strategy software

Good Tips to Help Category Development Manager Do More Effectively:

• Stay up to date on industry trends and customer needs
• Develop relationships with key stakeholders
• Utilize market research to inform product strategies
• Monitor product performance and customer feedback
• Create and manage budgets and forecasts
• Develop and implement promotional campaigns
• Analyze competitor strategies and pricing
• Develop and maintain product positioning

Common Category Development Manager Interview Questions:

• What experience do you have in sales and marketing?
• What experience do you have in product development?
• How do you stay up to date on industry trends and customer needs?
• How do you develop relationships with key stakeholders?
• What market research techniques do you use?
• How do you monitor product performance and customer feedback?
• How do you create and manage budgets and forecasts?
• How do you develop and implement promotional campaigns?
• How do you analyze competitor strategies and pricing?
• How do you develop and maintain product positioning?