Director, Category Space & Merchandising Strategy

Red Bull; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Bull North America, Inc. seeks a Director of Category Space to lead space strategy, planogram development, and analytics for key accounts.

You will manage a team of Category Space Manager(s) and Analyst(s), driving merchandising opportunities and improved category performance across assigned retailers. The role involves partnering with Category Development and Key Accounts, translating shopper insights into actionable strategies, and influencing cross-functional teams to deliver compelling

Qualifications

• 10+ years in space planning and category management.
• Experience in CPG/beverage industries.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Category Space Manager(s) and Analyst(s).
• Oversee space planning, planogram development, and analysis.
• Partner with Category Development and Key Accounts on planning cycles.
• Translate insights into actionable merchandising strategies.
• Manage relationships with retail partners and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Space planning

Category management

CPG knowledge

Analytical thinking

Leadership

SQL

Python

Power BI

Excel

Presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Blue Yonder

Nielsen

Circana

PDI

Job description

Red Bull North America, Inc. seeks a Director of Category Space to lead space strategy, planogram development, and analytics for key accounts.

You will manage a team of Category Space Manager(s) and Analyst(s), driving merchandising opportunities and improved category performance across assigned retailers. The role involves partnering with Category Development and Key Accounts, translating shopper insights into actionable strategies, and influencing cross-functional teams to deliver compelling