Category Management Director

Category Management Director

Forget about blending in. That's not our style. We're the risk-takers, the trailblazers, the game-changers. We're not perfect, and we don't pretend to be. We're raw, unfiltered, and a bit unconventional. But our drive is unrivaled, just like our athletes. The power is in your hands to define what success looks like and where you want to take your career. It's not just about what we do, but about who we become along the way. We are much more than a brand here. We are a way of life, a mindset. Join us.

In the dynamic role of Director of Category Management at Monster Energy, you'll be at the forefront of energizing category growth. By harnessing powerful data-driven insights and staying ahead of shopper trends, you'll craft cutting-edge retail strategies that set the pace in the industry. Collaborate with our vibrant internal sales and marketing teams to spearhead category leadership initiatives, forging stronger alliances with key retailers. Your efforts will not only drive incremental sales but will also propel Monster Energy's market share to new heights. Get ready to unleash the beast within the retail landscape!

The impact you'll make :

Develop and implement a comprehensive category management strategy to drive category and brand growth within your area of responsibility

Serve as the category thought leader, influencing internal teams and external retail partners with data driven recommendations

Conduct deep-dive analysis on consumer, shopper, and market trends as well as syndicated data to uncover growth opportunities and deliver compelling category stories that influence action.

Lead as a strategic partner to retailers, delivering actionable category insights, shelving recommendations and pricing strategies to optimize performance

Work cross functionally with Merchandising, Sales and Shopper Marketing to align on category growth initiatives, and provide guidance on assortment optimization, pricing strategy and promo planning.

Lead and mentor a team of category managers / analysts, fostering a high-performance and insights driven culture.

Onsite presence to support the sales team and present category information to retailer partners

Who you are :

Prefer a Bachelor's Degree in the field of Marketing, Communications, Economics, or related field of study

Additional Experience Desired : More than 5 years of experience in Category Management / Sales Analysis

Additional Experience Desired : Between 3-5 years of experience in analyzing market data, pricing strategies, negotiating with suppliers

Computer Skills Desired : Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel and Power BI

Additional Knowledge or Skills to be Successful in this role : Experience with Syndicated Data preferred

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