Category Manager

7 days ago

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States Clarios Full time
What you will do

Under general supervision of the Director of Consumer & Category Insights responsible for category management of assigned account(s) including heavy analytical support, line review, trend analysis and developing insights to drive customer performance.

How you will do it
  • Conduct line reviews for assigned account(s) including assortment recommendations, segment trend performance and providing strategies and tactics to drive sales
  • Ability to analyze and interpret consumer, customer, industry and sales data into actionable insights
  • Recommend strategies and tactics that can be implemented to drive sales performance, identify gaps or solve problems
  • Create and present market and consumer research to assigned account(s)
  • Provide recommendations/guidance based on market analysis or sales data
  • Develop accurate sales forecasts using historical data, market trends, and business intelligence
  • Build primary relationship with customer
  • Accurately maintain database(s) with sales and item attribute information
  • Accurately maintain master data for key account/non-key account customers
  • Expert in creating/maintaining standard operating procedures for all tasks and projects.
  • Support internal account team with unbiased recommendations based on knowledge of the market, industry, consumer and customer
  • Multi-task between projects and reporting/analytics with ability to adjust priorities based on opportunities/needs
What we look for

Required
  • Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, market research or related field
  • Category Management Association - Certified Professional Category Analyst and Category Manager certification
  • 5+ years Category Management experience
  • Proven ability to work with data from multiple sources, interpret data and turn into actionable insight
  • Experience in strategy development
  • Retail experience/background
  • Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint
Preferred
  • Delta Bronze and Silver certification preferred
What you get:
  • Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching - all starting on date of hire
  • Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts
  • Parental and caregiver leave programs
  • All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and domestic partner benefits
  • Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership
  • HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility
  • Clarios has been recogizned as one of 2024's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the second consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction.
Who we are:
Clarios is the force behind the world's most recognizable car battery brands, powering vehicles from leading automakers like Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. With 18,000 employees worldwide, we develop, manufacture, and distribute energy storage solutions while recovering, recycling, and reusing up to 99% of battery materials-setting the standard for sustainability in our industry. At Clarios, we're not just making batteries; we're shaping the future of sustainable transportation. Join our mission to innovate, push boundaries, and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarios-where your power meets endless possibilities.

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please apply. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to challenging the status quo. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience, area of expertise, gender, ethnicity, and all other characteristics protected by laws in the countries where we operate. For more information on our commitment to sustainability, diversity, and equal opportunity, please read our latest report. We want you to know your rights because EEO is the law.

A Note to Job Applicants: please be aware of scams being perpetrated through the Internet and social media platforms. Clarios will never require a job applicant to pay money as part of the application or hiring process.

To all recruitment agencies: Clarios does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to our careers email addresses, Clarios employees or any other company location. Clarios is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.

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