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Form of workEnergizer Holdings responsibly creates products to make lives easier and more enjoyable. To do this, we lean into our culture as an organization – we win together, while serving each other, with a willingness to act boldly, all while doing right. Our colleagues hail from all backgrounds, nationalities and walks of life, but our shared mission and purpose make us one team. Because we’re a global organization, you will always have opportunities to learn, grow and develop in your career. We support flexible working arrangements wherever possible.
The Category Development Manager is responsible for developing strong customer relationships by providing category solutions based on business trends, industry trends and category management expertise. This role will also work on developing insightful and actionable reporting, analysis and selling story presentations based on key category trends. Finally, the CDM will lead the development and process of customer category line reviews and be the expert in the customer’s category as well as the key strategic leader to assist with the development of their strategies.
- Ensure RPA agreement is successful for both EHI and the client
- Category leader with customer to help develop category strategy based on insights and market trends
- Develop partnership relationships (Category Captaincy)
- Develop and deliver presentations
- Facilitate planning process – internal and external
- Own customer category line review process
- Represent Category at broader cross-functional team meetings
- Interface with other departments (Sales, Trade Marketing, Shopper Activation, Marketing, Finance)
- Lead planogram development
- Conduct competitive analysis that identifies competitor strategies, strengths, and weaknesses
- May perform other duties as assigned
- Minimum 3 to 5 years customer facing Sales and/or Category Management experience
- BA/BS required; Marketing/Business Administration preferred
- Outstanding written & verbal communication skills
- Experienced in Microsoft Suite (Excel, Power Point, Access)
- Experience in developing & delivering compelling selling stories / presentations
- Ability to build relationships
The following skills are an asset to this role
- Syndicated Data (AC Nielsen or IRI)
- Proficiency in JDA space planning software
- Walgreens RSI
- Loyalty card / Shopper data analysis
- Project Management / Prioritization
Energizer is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination based on age, colour, disability, marital or parental status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
