Remote Digital Category Manager — Growth & Analytics

Patterson Companies, Inc.; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 68,300 - 88,766; Full time

Job summary

Patterson Companies, Inc. seeks a Category Manager to plan, execute, and optimize categories across assortment, pricing, promotions, procurement, and supplier partnerships. The role leverages market and performance insights to maximize revenue, margin, and share across distribution channels.

The position collaborates cross-functionally to influence decisions and drive continuous improvement, with a focus on field support, analytics, and vendor programs. Remote work options may apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field or equivalent education/experience.
• 2 years of category management, sourcing or procurement experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyze category performance and market dynamics to identify revenue and margin opportunities.
• Create and interpret reports and dashboards to explain category drivers across channels.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams on pricing, promotions, and assortment.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written & verbal communication

Relationship building

Negotiation

Multitasking

Spreadsheet & modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Category management tools

Job description

Patterson Companies, Inc. seeks a Category Manager to plan, execute, and optimize categories across assortment, pricing, promotions, procurement, and supplier partnerships. The role leverages market and performance insights to maximize revenue, margin, and share across distribution channels.

The position collaborates cross-functionally to influence decisions and drive continuous improvement, with a focus on field support, analytics, and vendor programs. Remote work options may apply.