Category Management Senior Manager
Also referred to as: Category Management Senior Manager, Category Management and Insights Senior Manager, Category Research and Metrics Senior Manager, Category Senior Manager, New Product/Brand Senior Manager, Product Category Strategy and Promotion Senior Manager
Requirements and Responsibilities
Leads and manages a team that provides category insights and proposals by analyzing marketing and customer data and monitoring relevant market conditions. Develops the overall strategy for a product category, and researches new product options in the category to drive sales and achieve targets. Oversees the analysis and assessment of category/brand performance. Reviews market-specific assessments of competitors, vendors, and customers and makes recommendations based on findings. Monitors competitor pricing and adjusts strategies accordingly. Develops special arrangements with vendors to enhance product promotions. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. Typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments.
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Industries:  Biotechnology, Business Services, Chemicals, Energy & Utilities, Insurance, Internet, MFG Durable, MFG Nondurable, Retail & Wholesale, Software & Networking, Transportation