Category Manager
Current♦ Providing clients with customer-focused insights regarding the product and category.♦ Creating and developing a long-term plan and strategy for the development of the category.♦ Overseeing a team of analysts and other support staff.♦ Driving category relationships with large retailers.♦ Becoming a leader in category ranging, pricing, and promotions across customer channels.♦ Led category management projects to optimize ranges and related merchandising.♦ Working alongside customer and national accounts teams to translate customer insights into strategies that drive performance.♦ Managing an extensive portfolio of retail brands and developing appropriate strategies for each.♦ Developing strong working relationships with buying, marketing, and merchandising teams is essential.