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Category Manager managing strategic development of product range in large appliances. Leading team and fostering supplier relationships to ensure competitive offerings.
About the role
- Senior Category Manager providing category and shopper insights for Walmart. Leading a team of sales analysts and driving profitable category growth for Newell Brands.
Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop two Sales Analysts to enhance analytical, storytelling, and strategic thinking capabilities.
- Prioritize and delegate workload effectively, ensuring high-quality, timely delivery of insights and reporting.
- Foster a collaborative and growth-oriented environment that encourages innovation, continuous learning, and professional development.
- Provide ongoing feedback and performance coaching aligned with Newell’s leadership values.
- Act as the subject matter expert for Walmart and the L&D category, providing thought leadership and guidance to both internal stakeholders and external customer partners.
- Serve as the expert on the use of syndicated and shopper data to inform decision-making and identify growth opportunities.
- Generate weekly, monthly, and ad hoc reporting to provide actionable insights that drive profitable category growth.
- Influence joint business planning by leveraging business drivers and cross-functional learnings (Category Development, Consumer Insight, Sales Planning, etc.).
- Lead assortment, shelving, and merchandising recommendations to support the Walmart line review process.
- Monitor omnichannel trends and shopper behaviors (e.g., site-to-store, store-to-site) to identify new opportunities.
- Develop and deliver compelling presentations to internal leadership and Walmart stakeholders (e.g., business reviews, line reviews, deep dives, etc.).
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred (emphasis in business/marketing or related field)
- 7+ years of experience in Category Management, Shopper Insights, or related fields within leading CPG company.
- 5+ years’ experience in category management supporting Walmart
- Previous people management experience is strongly preferred, with proven ability to develop talent and lead a high-performing team.
- Strong understanding of category management principles, tools and processes
- Ability to build strong sustainable working relationships with the customer, and cross-functionally within Newell (Sales, Marketing and Insights)
- Advanced analytical and storytelling skills with proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and syndicated data platforms (Circana, Nielsen, Numerator)
- Experience analyzing retailer data and presenting insights to senior leadership (Scintilla experience required)
- Strategic thinker with the ability to manage multiple projects, influence cross-functional teams, and drive action.
- Excellent communication, presentation and organizational skills.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
- Flexible work hours
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