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Category Development Manager Jobs
By Unilever At , Remote
Lead consolidated CD input into S&OP and own S&OP output, manage and drive CD business performance in the month and quarter.
Develop & Execute Category Plan with full market insight
Pricing (Trade Price, Trade Margin)
Co-Develop & Execute in-store brand activation with BB Business Performance of Category: Growth/ Market Share
Promotion Effectiveness and OPSO Review for pre & post-activity.
Trade Event Mgt and creating new excitement for Activity.
Category Development Manager Jobs
By Rust-Oleum Corporation At Rogers, AR, United States
Manage a team with three direct reports: Supply Chain Analyst (1) and Sales Analyst (2)
4 - 6 years relevant business experience in CPG industry with supplier, retailer, or broker.
Advanced computer proficiency in Retail Link, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access and Power BI experience is a plus.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as strong interpersonal skills.
Category Development Manager - Walmart
Identify opportunities for leveraging company/customer data to drive business solutions, optimizations, and improvement for business strategy solutions.
Category Development Manager Jobs
By The HEINEKEN Company At White Plains, NY, United States
3+ years Category or Shopper experience and/or Sales/Distributor experience (Customer Facing)
CPG / Adult Beverage Industry experience preferred
Be a go-to leader and star performer for development & delivery of category insights
Drive the Off Premise Regional strategies through compelling storytelling demonstrating ‘Why Heineken USA’.
Drive the HUSA assortment strategy that demonstrates the power of HUSA’s brands.
Support the development of Localized Sell Sheets for marquee programs.
Senior Category Development Manager (Beverage)
By PRIME At Louisville, KY, United States
6+ years of experience in category management, or a similar role within the Beverage CPG industry.
Lead, mentor, and develop the category management team.
Develop, build and lead planogramming capabilities for both energy and hydrations sets, including the creation of a comprehensive product library.
Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, Analytics, or a equivalent work experience.
Advanced skills in Excel, and other data/visualization tools.
Power Automate experience a plus.
Director Of Category Development - Food Industry
By Michael Page At Calabasas, CA, United States
10+ years of experience in category management, product development, or related field
Build and manage a high-performing category management team
Strong leadership and communication skills
Knowledge of syndicated data (Nielsen and/or IRI)
Knowledge of food industry trends and consumer behavior
Experience managing a team of category or product professionals
Senior Manager -Category Development & Insights Manager
By L'Oréal At Bentonville, AR, United States
Minimum 5 years’ experience in a marketing, category management or sales role
Assess e-commerce retailer platforms to provide strategic recommendations inclusive of assortment, user navigation, educational opportunities, and omni channel cohesiveness.
Proven experience of leading Range Reviews (RR), retailer strategies and projects
Competitive Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Pension Plan)
Hybrid Work Policy (3 Days in Office, 2 Days Work from Home)
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Manager, Category Development Jobs
By Staples At Framingham, MA, United States
6 years of relevant experience with strong analytical and product management skills
Maintain Project Management Database with all information / changes for new product development projects.
Manage ongoing product assortment (lifecycle management) and tracks category performance and assortment productivity.
Support Product Development and Sourcing team on creating tech packs and required feature/benefits.
Strong communication and presentation skills.
Knowledgeable in the impact and methods of achieving sustainability through materials, process, and execution.
Associate Manager, Category Development
By Staples At Framingham, MA, United States
Maintain Project Management Database with all information / changes for new product development projects.
Manage ongoing product assortment (lifecycle management) and tracks category performance and assortment productivity.
4 years of relevant experience with strong analytical skills
Support Product Development and Sourcing team on creating tech packs and required feature/benefits.
Strong communication and presentation skills.
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
Category Development Manager Jobs
By Hormel Foods At Cincinnati, OH, United States
Provide category management talent development for direct report(s) and will need to effectively provide coaching and mentoring for new employees.
A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 2 years of sales/marketing/sales strategy experience.
Strong skills using technical tools such as Excel, IRi, Panel, customer POS, Nielsen ASO, etc.
Proven problem solving and decision-making skills.
Well-developed interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills.
Sr. Category Development Manager
By Kimberly-Clark At Bellevue, WA, United States
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and proven knowledge of PC based applications (Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
A Bachelor’s degree and 5 or more years in an insights or data analytics function, CPG and eCommerce experience preferred.
Experience with data science, and/or, developing Tableau & Power BI reports
Focus on delivering results, strong leadership skills, especially teamwork and decisiveness
To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:
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National Director Of Category Development – Fresh
By Albertsons Companies At , Boise, 83706, Id $135,800 - $190,100 a year
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
By Albertsons Companies At , Boise, 83706, Id $135,800 - $190,100 a year
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.

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?