Category Manager
Category Manager
Requisition #NAM01009
State/Province Connecticut
City Shelton
Position TypeExempt
This is EdgewellWe are a global team of 6,000 visionaries, doers, and makers. Our portfolio of over 25 brands touches lives in more than 50 countries. Together, we re-imagine good mornings and endless summers, beauty and bonding, confidence and determination.
From baby to body, Edgewell is passionate about making the little moments leading up to the big memories just a little bit easier. Simply, we aim to make the products that families rely on more inspired, more personal, and more trustworthy-so they can devote that much more energy to the people they care about most.
We are re-imagining personal care.
At Edgewell Personal Care, we're passionate about helping people be at their best when it matters most: whether preparing for a first date, practicing for the big game, or protecting your family on vacation. The Edgewell family of brands has a product for everyone -- with well-established brand names such as Schick and Wilkinson Sword men's and women's shaving systems and disposable razors; Edge and Skintimate shave preparations; Playtex , Stayfree , Carefree and o.b. feminine care products; Banana Boat and Hawaiian Tropic sun care products; Playtex infant feeding, Diaper Genie and gloves; and Wet Ones moist wipes.
Position SummaryManaging & executing the strategic vision for national, category and shopper strategies that translates into actionable solutions to increase sales for the category and our brands in-store and online.
Accountabilitiesa. Be the expert on category, shopper, and consumer insights for assigned category, educating the customer in order to influence the implementation of category and shopper solutions
b. Provide input into the development of category management strategic initiatives, such as the national merchandising and assortment strategy, and execute them for assigned line of business and customers
c. Effectively penetrate the customer to build rapport at all levels and to fully understand the customer, their business, and the marketplace
d. Conduct category & business reviews as needed with the customer to affect positive business growth.
e. Support the sales team in achieving authorization for priority items and meeting distribution and placement goals with assigned customer
f. Support the development of category focused educational reference materials such as Category 101's, Category Review Templates, etc.
g. Development and manage line of business performance reports to track new items, price changes, ad activity, etc.
h. Demonstrate category expertise & thought leadership via participation in key customer meetings
i. Manage utilization of panel & spectra tools for the line of business cross functional teams
j. Responsible for leveraging available data to make POG recommendations that support the growth of the category and our brands
k. Lead annual customer POG change analysis, reporting out and tracking key metrics to broader organization
Required Skills and Experiencea. Background/Experience/Education required:
- 5
years' experience in category management positions in Consumer Packaged Goods. Additional experience in shopper insights, shopper marketing, sales or marketing are considered a plus
- Experience in management & execution of category business strategies
- 4 Year College Degree Required
b. Skills and Abilities required:
- Expertise and application of Category Management best practices
- Management & execution of shopper based solution strategies
- Excellent analytical and communications skills
- Strong leadership and influencing skills
- Proficient with Nielsen/IRI syndicated data usage and understanding
- Ability to understand and analyze household panel and Spectra data
- Experience with JDA space planning software
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office software
- Knowledge and application of standard research methodologies considered a plus
Working Relationships & EnvironmentTravel 15%
An Offer to Grow OnEdgewell offers a competitive compensation package which includes full medical and retirement savings coverage, paid vacation and holidays. Edgewell is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Requisition #NAM01009
State/Province Connecticut
City Shelton
Position TypeExempt
This is EdgewellWe are a global team of 6,000 visionaries, doers, and makers. Our portfolio of over 25 brands touches lives in more than 50 countries. Together, we re-imagine good mornings and endless summers, beauty and bonding, confidence and determination.
From baby to body, Edgewell is passionate about making the little moments leading up to the big memories just a little bit easier. Simply, we aim to make the products that families rely on more inspired, more personal, and more trustworthy-so they can devote that much more energy to the people they care about most.
We are re-imagining personal care.
At Edgewell Personal Care, we're passionate about helping people be at their best when it matters most: whether preparing for a first date, practicing for the big game, or protecting your family on vacation. The Edgewell family of brands has a product for everyone -- with well-established brand names such as Schick and Wilkinson Sword men's and women's shaving systems and disposable razors; Edge and Skintimate shave preparations; Playtex , Stayfree , Carefree and o.b. feminine care products; Banana Boat and Hawaiian Tropic sun care products; Playtex infant feeding, Diaper Genie and gloves; and Wet Ones moist wipes.
Position SummaryManaging & executing the strategic vision for national, category and shopper strategies that translates into actionable solutions to increase sales for the category and our brands in-store and online.
Accountabilitiesa. Be the expert on category, shopper, and consumer insights for assigned category, educating the customer in order to influence the implementation of category and shopper solutions
b. Provide input into the development of category management strategic initiatives, such as the national merchandising and assortment strategy, and execute them for assigned line of business and customers
c. Effectively penetrate the customer to build rapport at all levels and to fully understand the customer, their business, and the marketplace
d. Conduct category & business reviews as needed with the customer to affect positive business growth.
e. Support the sales team in achieving authorization for priority items and meeting distribution and placement goals with assigned customer
f. Support the development of category focused educational reference materials such as Category 101's, Category Review Templates, etc.
g. Development and manage line of business performance reports to track new items, price changes, ad activity, etc.
h. Demonstrate category expertise & thought leadership via participation in key customer meetings
i. Manage utilization of panel & spectra tools for the line of business cross functional teams
j. Responsible for leveraging available data to make POG recommendations that support the growth of the category and our brands
k. Lead annual customer POG change analysis, reporting out and tracking key metrics to broader organization
Required Skills and Experiencea. Background/Experience/Education required:
- 5
years' experience in category management positions in Consumer Packaged Goods. Additional experience in shopper insights, shopper marketing, sales or marketing are considered a plus
- Experience in management & execution of category business strategies
- 4 Year College Degree Required
b. Skills and Abilities required:
- Expertise and application of Category Management best practices
- Management & execution of shopper based solution strategies
- Excellent analytical and communications skills
- Strong leadership and influencing skills
- Proficient with Nielsen/IRI syndicated data usage and understanding
- Ability to understand and analyze household panel and Spectra data
- Experience with JDA space planning software
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office software
- Knowledge and application of standard research methodologies considered a plus
Working Relationships & EnvironmentTravel 15%
An Offer to Grow OnEdgewell offers a competitive compensation package which includes full medical and retirement savings coverage, paid vacation and holidays. Edgewell is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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