Category Manager

Clarios; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) with company matching

Tuition reimbursement

Parental and caregiver leave

Paid time off

Job summary

Clarios seeks a Category Manager to own category management for assigned accounts, performing line reviews, trend analysis, and actionable insights to improve customer performance. You will develop strategies, build strong customer relationships, and maintain data accuracy across systems.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree in marketing or related field, 5+ years in category management, and proficiency in Excel/PowerPoint. Some travel (10–15%) is expected as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, market research or related field.
• Proven ability to work with data from multiple sources and turn into insights.
• Experience in strategy development and category management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct line reviews for assigned account(s) including assortment recommendations and strategy development.
• Analyze consumer, customer, industry and sales data into actionable insights.
• Build relationships with customers and maintain master data for accounts.
• Prepare and present market research and insights to accounts.
• Ad hoc reporting/analysis to support the account team.

Skills

Data interpretation

Analytical thinking

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, market research or related field

Category Management Association – Certified Professional Category Analyst

Category Manager certification

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

What you will do

The Category Manager is 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
• Build primary relationship with customer
• Accurately maintain database(s) with sales and item attribute information
• Accurately maintain and upload comp price shop files
• Accurately maintain master data for key account/non-key account customers
• Expert in creating/maintaining standard operating procedures for all tasks and projects
• Ad hoc reporting/analysis as needed
• 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
• Extremely detail oriented
• Proven ability to work with data from multiple sources, interpret data and turn into actionable insight.
• Experience in strategy development
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint
• 10-15% travel

Preferred

• Delta Bronze and Silver certification preferred
• Retail experience/background

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, and Employee Assistance Program
• 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 recognized as one of 2026’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the fourth 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.

Veterans/Military Spouses:

We value the leadership, adaptability, and technical expertise developed through military service. At Clarios, those capabilities thrive in an environment built on grit, ingenuity, and passion—where you can grow your career while helping to power progress worldwide. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or other protected characteristics protected by law. As a federal contractor, we are committed to not discriminating against any applicant or employee based on these protected statuses. We will also take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing [e-mail]. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience, area of expertise, and all 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 know your rights because EEO is the law.

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