Category Manager

Whalen Search Group; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Whalen Search Group is seeking a fully remote Category Manager for a leading automotive aftermarket manufacturer. You will partner with major retailers to drive line reviews and translate POS, pricing, competitive, and macro data into category strategy.

The ideal candidate has automotive aftermarket knowledge, strong business acumen, polished presentation skills, and can turn complex data into a persuasive customer story. Advanced Excel and PowerPoint are essential; Tableau is a plus.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the automotive aftermarket and market dynamics.
• Ability to turn data into actionable insights for category strategy.
• Strong communication and presentation abilities to influence customers.

Responsibilities

• Partner with major retailers to drive line reviews.
• Translate POS, pricing, competitive and macro data into category strategy.
• Shape assortment, segmentation, positioning, and pricing for growth initiatives.
• Collaborate with sales and merchandising leadership.

Skills

Automotive aftermarket knowledge

Data analysis

Presentation skills

Business acumen

Communication

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Tableau

Job description

I’m recruiting for a fully remote Category Manager opportunity with a global automotive aftermarket manufacturer known for its broad product portfolio, strong retail partnerships, and continued investment in innovation and growth.

This is a customer-facing role where you'll partner with major automotive retailers to lead line reviews and turn POS, pricing, competitive, and macroeconomic data into compelling category strategies. You’ll help shape assortment, product segmentation, category positioning, pricing, and strategic growth initiatives while collaborating closely with sales and merchandising leadership.

The team is looking for someone with automotive aftermarket knowledge, strong business acumen, polished presentation skills, and the ability to turn complex data into a persuasive customer story.

Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills are important, and Tableau experience is helpful.

Would you be open to a brief, confidential conversation to learn more?