Category Development Manager

3 weeks ago


Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States Abbott Full time

About the Role

Abbott is a global healthcare leader seeking a skilled Category Development Manager to join our team. As a Category Development Manager, you will be responsible for providing advanced analytics, shopper and consumer insights, and category recommendations to internal and external customers.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage Target Category Captainship, cultivating business relationships with Target key contacts and maintaining best-in-class Category Analytics and Insights.
  • Identify key business opportunities at a macro and micro level, providing category management expertise to assist in achieving customer-specific goals.
  • Deliver strategic and tactical initiatives aligned with Target business goals and objectives, driving market share and category growth.
  • Develop and maintain strong partnerships with key Target stakeholders as the primary contact.
  • Lead end-to-end Target Transition and Revision POG build process, developing strategic recommendations using merchandising principles aligned with strategic direction and retailer insights.
  • Work seamlessly with onsite and offsite teammates to deliver category and shopper trends.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • Ability to identify and present recommendations
  • Ability to develop effective and accurate reporting tools
  • Advanced Excel experience

What We Offer

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer a fast-paced work environment, training and career development, financial security, healthcare and well-being programs, paid time off, 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match, and the stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities.



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