Data-Driven Retail Category Manager (Hybrid)

Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects, LLC; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Long-term disability

401(k)

Bonus opportunities

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a hybrid Category Manager in Minneapolis to lead category direction, deliver analytics, and provide actionable recommendations. You will build planograms with Blue Yonder Space Planning, develop routine performance reporting, and collaborate with the Target team to drive growth across multiple channels.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in retail category management, 5+ years in retail/brand agencies, and strong Excel/PowerPoint proficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience as a retail Category Manager.
• Minimum of 5 years business acumen working in retail and/or brand agencies

Responsibilities

• Help set and lead strategic direction for a category at Target.
• Deliver merchandising and assortment planning recommendations through deep category analysis.
• Research category and industry trends to understand white space and growth areas.
• Provide timely and accurate data through multiple sources with actionable insights to drive category sales.
• Develop and maintain routine reporting on category performance using Target and Market data.
• Build Planograms using Blue Yonder Space Planning software several times a year.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Target team; collaborate with Category Management Team.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Category Management Tools

Data analysis

Storytelling with data

Communication skills

Independent working

Tools

Blue Yonder Space Planning

JDA

Market Data - POS

Panel Data

Job description

Accenture is seeking a hybrid Category Manager in Minneapolis to lead category direction, deliver analytics, and provide actionable recommendations. You will build planograms with Blue Yonder Space Planning, develop routine performance reporting, and collaborate with the Target team to drive growth across multiple channels.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in retail category management, 5+ years in retail/brand agencies, and strong Excel/PowerPoint proficiency.