Job Overview:
The Category Manager will be responsible for driving the performance of a specific category of products. This includes developing and executing category strategies, analyzing market trends, managing buyer relationships, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives.
Key Responsibilities:

Category Strategy Development:
- Develop and implement category strategies to drive sales, profitability, and market share.
- Conduct market research to identify consumer trends, competitive dynamics, and new opportunities.
- Define product assortment, pricing, and promotional strategies.
Financial Performance:
Supplier and Vendor Management:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with Buyers.
- Ensure a reliable supply chain and manage any issues related to product availability.
Cross-functional Collaboration:
- Work closely with the marketing, sales, supply chain, and finance teams to achieve category goals.
- Collaborate with the sales team to develop promotional activities and in-store merchandising strategies.
- Liaise with the supply chain team to ensure product availability and manage inventory levels.
Data Analysis and Reporting:
- Analyze sales data, consumer feedback, and market trends to make informed decisions.
- Prepare regular reports on category performance and present findings to senior management.
- Use data-driven insights to continuously improve category performance.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field (preferred).
5+ years of experience in category management, preferably in the food or consumer goods industry.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions. Advanced proficienty of Excel is required. Experience analyzing syndicated data is required.
Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
Proven track record of successfully managing product categories and driving business growth.
Proficiency in category management software and tools.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

Key Competencies:

Strategic thinking and planning.
Financial acumen and budget management.
Strong leadership and team collaboration skills.
Customer-focused with a deep understanding of consumer behavior.
Ability to adapt to changing market conditions and business needs.

Salary: 120,000-130,000
Benefits: 10% bonus, 401K matching, Health benefits

Match Point Recruiting is an executive search firm located in Bentonville, AR.