Category Manager

The Moscoe Group; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Moscoe Group in Minnetonka, MN is looking for a Category Management Manager to collaborate with retailers and manufacturers. This role involves analyzing data to provide category insights, presenting findings to buying teams, and overseeing transition processes.

The ideal candidate should have 3-5 years of experience in category management or similar roles, particularly with national retailers. A strong analytical background and proficiency in Excel are essential. The position is on-site; remote work is not available.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience with a major retailer or manufacturer.
• Proven success in analytical roles.
• Experience in Category Captain or Category Manager roles.

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze syndicated and retailer data for insights.
• Present findings to retailer buying teams.
• Space planning and planogram analysis.

Skills

Problem-solving mindset

Analytical skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Experience with syndicated data tools (IRI, Nielsen)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Work Visa sponsorship unavailable.

This job is based in Minnetonka, MN. It is not a remote position.

We are looking for a Category Management Manager to work with retailers and manufacturers to provide category insights and analysis. This position will require the candidate to exercise discretion and independent judgment while providing retailers and manufacturers analysis and insights. The ideal candidate must be a confident, motivated individual with strong analytical skills and the ability to multitask across business lines.

What You Will Accomplish

• Gather and analyze syndicated and retailer data in order to provide unbiased insights on categories
• Present fact-based findings and recommendations to retailer buying teams
• Space planning, including planogram analysis and creation
• Deliver annual category reviews that meet all retailer objectives, including assortment, merchandising, profitability, and fit goals
• Manage and own the transition process (physical planogram set, financials, and planogram creation)
• Ad-hoc analysis where appropriate
• Act as a mentor to Category Management Analysts

What We Are Looking For

• You have 3-5 years of experience working with a major retailer or manufacturer
• You have a problem-solving mindset and willingness to challenge the established norms
• You are proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel
• You have been successful in roles requiring analytical skills
• You are comfortable with ambiguity and are a self-starter who takes initiative to explore
• You have been successful in Category Captain and/or Category Manager roles with Target or a National Retailer
• You have experience with syndicated data tools (IRI, Nielsen)

About The Company

The Moscoe Group is one of the most experienced and highly respected manufacturer’s representative and category management firms in the Twin Cities. We have supported suppliers and national retailers, including Target and Best Buy, for over fifty years, becoming the representative of choice for industry leading organizations across a diverse landscape of consumer products. The key to our success is ensuring that we have the right people, the latest technology, and the best facilities to support our customers and principals.