Skills & Competencies for Category Management Analyst IV

Category Management Analyst IV job profile

JOB SUMMARY for Category Management Analyst IV

Provides insights and recommendations to optimize new product introductions, distribution, shelving, price, and promotional mix by analyzing marketing and customer data.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES for Category Management Analyst IV

Responsible for driving category growth within the categories assigned, optimizing product assortment, ensuring competitive pricing, and creating marketing initiatives to promote category sales and customer engagement. Analyzes and assesses category/brand performance to develop enhanced marketing and sales plans and promotions. Conducts market-specific assessments of competitors, vendors, and customers to support decisions and influence management. Monitors competitor pricing and adjusts strategies accordingly.

Category Management Analyst IV SALARY RANGE

BASE 50%
$129,688
TOTAL 50%
$145,117
Job Level
P04
Job Code
SM15000444
Education/Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Reports To
Manager

Category Management Analyst IV Skills and Competencies List

Proficiency Levels and Behavioural Indicators
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11 general skills or competencies (Job family competencies) for Category Management Analyst IV

1 Job Family Competencies – Brand Management
Proficiency Level -3
Skill definition-Strategizing and evaluating brands in terms of positioning and target customers to ensure products and services highlight the quality of the brand.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Describes the concepts and benefits of brand management.
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Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Assists in creating brand marketing plans to enhance business value.
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Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Assures brand compliance to align with the business’ values and quality standards.
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Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Consults with the management to execute brand portfolio.
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Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Champions the adoption of advanced brand marketing techniques and methods to ensure growth and sustainability.
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2 Job Family Competencies – Competitive Environment
Proficiency Level -3
Skill definition-Ability to gather, analyze, and communicate information about the competitive business market.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Compiles a list of your competitors based on research.
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Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Collects competitive data to gain insight into competitors' products, and marketing tactics.
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Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Analyzes market information to stay competitive in a fast-paced environment.
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Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Consults on the methods and tools used in competitive analysis.
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Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Articulates awareness of market trends to anticipate customer needs.
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3 Category Management Analyst IV - Skill and Competency
Proficiency Level - 3
4 Skill and Competency - Category Management Analyst IV
Proficiency Level - 4
5 Competency for - Category Management Analyst IV
Proficiency Level - 5

8 soft skills or competencies (core competencies) for Category Management Analyst IV

1 Core Competencies – Business Acumen
Proficiency Level -3
Skill definition-Insight into our organization's business, goals, and values. Ability to design and implement initiatives that facilitate successful outcomes.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Describes how our business makes money and our key business objectives.
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Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Assists in designing business models and operating plans.
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Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Analyses the business impact of demographic changes; suggests effective responses.
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Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Consults on the selection and adjustment of the go-to-market strategy.
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Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Builds a mentoring model to ensure a continuous increase of business sense within our business.
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2 Core Competencies – Innovation
Proficiency Level -3
Skill definition-The ability and process of implementing new ideas and initiatives to improve organizational performance.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Describes how our business makes money and our key business objectives.
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Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Assists in designing business models and operating plans.
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Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Analyses the business impact of demographic changes; suggests effective responses.
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Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Consults on the selection and adjustment of the go-to-market strategy.
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Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Builds a conceptual model to ensure a continuous increase of business sense within our business.
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3 Category Management Analyst IV - Skill and Competency
Proficiency Level - 3
4 Skill and Competency - Category Management Analyst IV
Proficiency Level - 4
5 Competency for - Category Management Analyst IV
Proficiency Level - 5

Summary of Category Management Analyst IV skills and competencies

There are 0 hard skills for Category Management Analyst IV.
11 general skills for Category Management Analyst IV, Brand Management, Competitive Environment, Market Research, etc.
8 soft skills for Category Management Analyst IV, Business Acumen, Innovation, Attention to Detail, etc.
While the list totals 19 distinct skills, it's important to note that not all are required to be mastered to the same degree. Some skills may only need a basic understanding, whereas others demand a higher level of expertise.
For instance, as a Category Management Analyst IV, he or she needs to be skilled in Business Acumen, be skilled in Innovation, and be skilled in Attention to Detail.

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