Category Development Manager

Job Description

The Category Development Manager will support the Auto Channel to bring about unique growth solutions by means of consumer insights, data analysis, market assessment, and assortment planning. The day-to-day function will be working with the applicable buyers to drive topline sales and share.

This position will have a strong understanding of the retail marketplace and Category Management principles with expertise in merchandising, pricing, project management, promotion, leadership and sales.

Qualifications

· Develop strong relationships, trust and credibility with key customers to build, execute, monitor strategies and tactics to drive category growth for applicable categories across the ITW Global Brands participating product portfolios.

· Responsible to deliver fully integrated consumer, category and market insights to guide customer’s strategy and tactical actions, while providing market leading growth by means of:

· Weekly/monthly category specific reporting, sales performance, market share, regional performance, brand performance, custom reporting, promotional ad tracking, and weather-related insights to the retailer.

· Lead development of category overviews, action plans and plannogram resets for assigned accounts.

· Utilization of Category Management capabilities including planogram software, data visualization tools, and syndicated data sources to develop recommendations and drive business opportunities.

· Monitor industry market trends and activity to identify opportunities and threats related to supported categories while maintaining NDA compliance.

· Frequent store visits and semi-annual market visits to understand competitive promotional activity, shelf sets, and pricing.

· Work collaboratively with field sales, marketing and brand to communicate emerging trends and opportunities.

· Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field (MBA a plus)

· 7+ years CPG experience (4+ years of which is Category Management and Sales related)

· Experience in Auto Channel is a plus

· Strategic thinking, self-starter with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with aggressive deadlines

· Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks to meet the needs of various functional areas

· Strong analytical skills with ability to analyze, understand and interpret point of sale and syndicated data

Additional Information

ITW is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.