Target Category Strategy Leader

Abbott; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 99,000 - 199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

FreeU education

Career development

Diversity recognition

Job summary

Abbott in Minneapolis, MN, is seeking a Category Development Manager - Target. You will lead Target category captainship, deliver advanced analytics, shopper insights, and strategic recommendations to drive category growth and retailer collaboration.

The role requires strong communication, reporting tools, and a track record in category management. Onsite position with relocation not offered, eligible for Abbott benefits and career development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree.
• 7+ years of experience in Category Management, Shopper Insights, or Sales Analytics.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to identify and present recommendations.
• Advanced Excel experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead Target Category Captainship and collaborate with Target contacts to maintain category analytics.
• Identify macro and micro opportunities and provide category management insights.
• Deliver strategic and tactical initiatives aligned with Target goals to drive market share and growth.
• Build strong partnerships with Target stakeholders as primary contact.
• Lead end-to-end Target POG build and provide strategic recommendations.

Skills

Category Management

Shopper Insights

Sales Analytics

Advanced Excel

Data storytelling

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Blue Yonder Space Planning

Nielsen IQ

Circana

Numerator

Microsoft 365

POL/VIQ/CKS/DOMO

Job description

Abbott in Minneapolis, MN, is seeking a Category Development Manager - Target. You will lead Target category captainship, deliver advanced analytics, shopper insights, and strategic recommendations to drive category growth and retailer collaboration.

The role requires strong communication, reporting tools, and a track record in category management. Onsite position with relocation not offered, eligible for Abbott benefits and career development.