Hybrid Category Manager — Growth, Insights & Leadership

Kids for the Future

Minneapolis (MN)

Hybrid

USD 80,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Deep Dive is seeking a Category Manager to drive growth through data-driven category strategies. This hybrid role in Minneapolis involves stakeholder collaboration, POG development, and confidentiality for client information.

You will lead a team, analyze market trends, and deliver excellence in planogram planning and reporting. You will use advanced Excel/PowerPoint skills and syndicated data knowledge to inform business decisions, while maintaining strong client relationships and project

Qualifications

Experience leading category-management or category-captain work with Target, including use of shopper and sales insights to develop assortment, shelf-layout, promotion, and growth recommendations for an entire product category.
Experience with Target systems.
Able to prioritize tasks based on understanding of business needs.
Uses critical thinking to drive for results.

Responsibilities

Communicate relevant industry trending information to key stakeholders.
Plan, create and perform extensive POG building throughout transition / revision processes.
Maintain confidentiality of restricted customer information.
Manage and develop direct reports by creating an environment that fosters learning and growth.
Champion “Best in Class” analysis and reporting by utilizing your resources and being an expert with spreadsheets, databases, and presentation tools.
Continually improve Category Management proficiencies, people management skills and business skill set.