Sr. Category Manager

TERREPOWER (formerly BBB Industries); Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and mentorship opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Purpose-driven work with a global impact

Job summary

TERREPOWER (formerly BBB Industries) is looking for a Senior Category Manager based in Dallas, Texas. This position drives enterprise-level category strategy and influences business outcomes across customer segments. Key responsibilities include analyzing market trends and optimizing product performance.

The ideal candidate should have 7–10+ years in category management, experience in the automotive aftermarket, and advanced Excel and data visualization skills. Join us to play a pivotal role in sustainable manufacturing.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of experience in category management, analytics, merchandising, or related commercial role.
• Direct experience in the automotive aftermarket industry.
• Strong expertise in data analysis and translating insights into actionable strategies.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive end‑to‑end category strategy for growth and profitability.
• Analyze complex datasets to identify trends and growth opportunities.
• Develop and maintain category KPIs and performance dashboards.

Skills

Data analysis

Category management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Excel proficiency

Data visualization tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, Analytics, or related field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Job Overview

Senior Category Manager drives enterprise-level category strategy, growth, and competitive positioning across key customer segments. This role leads the development and execution of data‑driven category strategies, delivering actionable insights that shape assortment, pricing, inventory health, and overall commercial performance.

Position Summary

The Senior Category Manager works as a strategic partner to Sales, Product, Marketing, and Customer teams, influencing internal decision‑making and external customer outcomes. They play a critical role in advancing category leadership, optimizing product performance, and driving sustainable growth across the business.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive end‑to‑end category strategy, delivering growth, profitability, and competitive advantage across key customer segments.
• Lead development of long‑term category plans, including assortment optimization, pricing strategy, and channel positioning.
• Analyze complex datasets across market, customer, and sales channels to identify trends, risks, and growth opportunities.
• Translate data into executive‑level insights and actionable strategies that drive performance and customer value.
• Develop and maintain category KPIs and performance dashboards to track success and inform decision‑making.
• Lead high‑impact customer line reviews and executive presentations, delivering compelling insights and recommendations.
• Partner with key stakeholders to influence category strategy, shelf optimization, and product placement.
• Build strong relationships across internal and external teams to drive alignment and execution.
• Lead cross‑functional projects focused on improving category performance and customer outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, Analytics, or a related field.
• 7–10+ years of experience in category management, analytics, merchandising, or a related commercial role.
• Direct experience in the automotive aftermarket industry, with a strong understanding of aftermarket products, distribution, and customer dynamics.
• Proven track record of owning category strategy and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Strong expertise in data analysis, forecasting, and translating insights into actionable business strategies.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.).
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience operating in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional, data‑driven environment.

About Us

For over 35 years, TERREPOWER (formerly BBB Industries) has been a leader in sustainable manufacturing, driving the circular economy by extending the life of essential products in the automotive and industrial markets. Founded in 1987 in Daphne, Alabama by the Bigler family, TERREPOWER began as a small regional remanufacturer of starters and alternators and has grown into a global company with manufacturing footprints in the United States, Europe, and beyond.

Recognizing new challenges and opportunities, in 2019 we set our sights on EV battery upcycling, addressing one of the industry’s most pressing issues. More recently, we expanded into solar panel upcycling, reducing waste and conservational impact. Rooted in family and community values, we are proud to have second‑generation employees contributing to our legacy and to expand our reach to 90+ countries.

Why Join Us?

When you join our team, you become part of a company that is redefining how essential products are made, reused, and repurposed to reduce waste and maximize resources.

What Sets Us Apart

• Purpose‑Driven Work – Every day, your work contributes to extending the useful life of essential products, keeping vehicles on the road and critical systems running.
• Innovative Mindset – We encourage creative problem‑solving and bold ideas to push the boundaries of what is possible.
• Global Reach, Local Impact – With operations in North America and Europe, we have a global presence but remain deeply connected to the communities we serve.
• Growth & Development – We invest in your success through training, mentorship, and career advancement opportunities.
• A Culture of Collaboration – Rooted in teamwork and shared values, our employees work together to tackle challenges and drive meaningful change.

TERREPOWER is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, pregnancy, age, veteran status, religion, national origin, genetic information, disability unrelated to the ability to perform a job, sexual orientation, or transgender status to the extent protected by law. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success.