Director, Category Space

Red Bull North America; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel 30-40%

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Red Bull North America in Chicago is seeking an experienced Space Planning and Category Management leader to shape retail strategy in the beverage sector. You will influence category and merchandising decisions across internal teams and retail partners.

The role requires 10+ years in space planning or related fields, strong analytics, and the ability to coach high-performing teams while juggling multiple priorities. Travel 30-40% is expected.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Space Planning, Category Management, CPG, beverage, or related industry.
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams while managing multiple priorities.
• Experience managing complex projects independently with internal teams and retail partners.
• Translate complex data into actionable recommendations with strong analytics and communication skills.
• Knowledge of Nielsen, Circana, and/or PDI syndicated data to inform customer strategies.
• Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint; Blue Yonder space planning software preferred.
• Familiarity with Snowflake, SQL, Python, and Power BI preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop teams while balancing priorities and stakeholder needs.
• Manage complex projects independently and create clear execution plans with internal teams and retail partners.
• Translate data into actionable recommendations through strong analytical and presentation skills.
• Build relationships with internal sales teams and customer partners to influence decisions.
• Travel up to 30-40% as required.

Skills

Space Planning

Category Management

Leadership

Analytics

Syndicated Data

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred

Tools

Blue Yonder space planning

Snowflake

SQL

Python

Power BI

Job description

• Bring 10+ years of experience in Space Planning, Category Management, CPG, beverage, or a related industry, with demonstrated expertise influencing category and merchandising strategy.
• Lead, coach, and develop high-performing teams while balancing multiple priorities, stakeholder needs, and high-volume workstreams.
• Manage complex projects independently, delegate effectively, and create clear plans that support successful execution across internal teams and retail partners.
• Translate complex data and insights into clear, actionable recommendations through strong analytical, communication, presentation, teaching, and influencing skills.
• Apply deep knowledge of syndicated data sources, including Nielsen, Circana, and/or PDI, to inform customer strategies and category recommendations.
• Leverage Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, to build compelling analyses, presentations, and business recommendations; experience with Blue Yonder space planning software preferred.
• Apply familiarity with Snowflake, SQL, Python, and Power BI to strengthen reporting, automation, and insight-generation capabilities preferred.
• Bring an innovative, solution-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving and strategic thinking skills.
• Build strong working relationships with internal sales teams and customer account partners to influence decisions and drive initiatives forward.
• Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred.

• Travel 30-40%
• Permanent
• Benefits eligible