Category Manager

$104,100 - $199,100/Yr

Clorox - Pleasanton, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Pleasanton, CA

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Category Manager at Clorox will drive category insights for the Albertsons sales team, focusing on leveraging data to create actionable results in a retail environment. This role requires a resourceful individual who can influence leaders and develop creative solutions to enhance category growth and market share. The position emphasizes a customer-first approach in decision-making and involves collaboration across multiple business units.

Responsibilities

• Lead category insights and advisory work across multiple business units for Albertsons corporate and 12 divisions
• Work across a variety of teams to help lead Clorox and Albertsons big bets that will drive growth for both parties
• Lead Winning Model and national assortment recommendations and execution
• Stay up to date on industry trends and competitive activity to identify opportunities to improve capabilities/advantage in the market
• Provide 'Shopper First' Insights and Solutions that drive category growth, market share expansion and financial plan success
• Conduct strategic planning, post promo analysis (PPA), category assessment, market analysis and scorecarding
• Improve shelf position for brands while maintaining a shopper/category first approach
• Be an expert on Category Leadership tools and capabilities
• Master customer loyalty card data
• Lead category strategy and review meetings with customers; assist brand-based, Category Leadership programs
• Develop strong working relationships with external Category Manager/Merchants
• Perform other duties as necessary

Requirements

• Relevant experience in CPG or Retail/Customer side
• Knowledge of IRI and/or Nielsen
• Expert in Excel and skilled in storytelling
• Experience with Albertsons/Safeway is an advantage
• Ability to interpret and apply shopper card and panel data
• Familiarity with IRI and Richmix assortment tools, prospace/Apollo space management

Benefits

• Comprehensive health plans
• Market-leading 401(k) program with company match
• Flexible time off benefits including half-day summer Fridays
• Inclusive fertility/adoption benefits
• Transparent salary ranges with opportunities for growth
• Participation in incentive plans