The Category Manager develops the overall strategy for a product category, and researches new product options in the category to drive sales and achieve targets. Manages a team that provides category insights and proposals by analyzing marketing and customer data and monitoring relevant market conditions. Being a Category Manager reviews market-specific assessments of competitors, vendors, and customers and makes recommendations based on findings. Oversees the analysis and assessment of category/brand performance. In addition, Category Manager monitors competitor pricing and adjusts strategies accordingly. Develops special arrangements with vendors to enhance product promotions. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. The Category Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Working as a Category Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1-3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes.
The Category Senior Manager develops the overall strategy for a product category, and researches new product options in the category to drive sales and achieve targets. Leads and manages a team that provides category insights and proposals by analyzing marketing and customer data and monitoring relevant market conditions. Being a Category Senior Manager reviews market-specific assessments of competitors, vendors, and customers and makes recommendations based on findings. Oversees the analysis and assessment of category/brand performance. In addition, Category Senior Manager monitors competitor pricing and adjusts strategies accordingly. Develops special arrangements with vendors to enhance product promotions. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. The Category Senior Manager typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Working as a Category Senior Manager typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments.
The Category Supervisor implements the overall strategy for a product category, and researches new product options in the category to drive sales and achieve targets. Supervises a team that provides category insights and proposals by analyzing marketing and customer data and monitoring relevant market conditions. Being a Category Supervisor conducts market-specific assessments of competitors, vendors, and customers to support decisions and influence management. Analyzes and assesses category/brand performance to develop enhanced marketing and sales plans and promotions. In addition, Category Supervisor monitors competitor pricing and adjusts strategies accordingly. May develop special arrangements with vendors to enhance product promotions. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. The Category Supervisor supervises a group of primarily para-professional level staffs. May also be a level above a supervisor within high volume administrative/production environments. Makes day-to-day decisions within or for a group/small department. Has some authority for personnel actions. Working as a Category Supervisor typically requires 3-5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. Thorough knowledge of functional area and department processes.
Category Management Manager manages a team that provides category insights and proposals by analyzing marketing and customer data and monitoring relevant market conditions. Develops the overall strategy for a product category, and researches new product options in the category to drive sales and achieve targets. Being a Category Management Manager oversees the analysis and assessment of category/brand performance. Reviews market-specific assessments of competitors, vendors, and customers and makes recommendations based on findings. Additionally, Category Management Manager monitors competitor pricing and adjusts strategies accordingly. Develops special arrangements with vendors to enhance product promotions. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. The Category Management Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Category Management Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1-3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes.
The Category Analyst II is 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. Provides insights and recommendations to optimize new product introductions, distribution, shelving, price, and promotional mix by analyzing marketing and customer data. Being a Category Analyst II conducts market-specific assessments of competitors, vendors, and customers to support decisions and influence management. Analyzes and assesses category/brand performance to develop enhanced marketing and sales plans and promotions. In addition, Category Analyst II monitors competitor pricing and adjusts strategies accordingly. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Being a Category Analyst II occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Working as a Category Analyst II typically requires 2-4 years of related experience.