Category Development Manager at Red Bull

Santa Monica, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 May, 26

Salary

138000.0

Posted On

11 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Assortment Planning, Negotiation, Pricing Strategy, Online Product Presentation, Sales, Business Judgment, Data Analysis, Communication, Influencing Skills, Problem-Solving, Category Management, Merchandising Optimization, Planogram Development, Syndicated Data Interpretation, Retail Partnership Building, Selling Stories Creation

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

Company Description The Category Manager directly supports the Director of Category Development in creating consumer- and customer-focused strategies, tactics, and category-based solutions. This individual will conduct high-quality analysis and synthesize multiple data sources to generate insights and actionable recommendations, while using strong communication and influencing skills to drive action across national small-format customers. The ideal candidate will have sound business judgment, excellent communication skills, and proven experience in the following areas: assortment planning, negotiation, pricing strategy, online product presentation, sales, and building productive working relationships. This role is able to sit in the following locations: Dallas, TX – Chicago, IL – Pleasanton, CA – Santa Monica, CA – Denver, CO, New York, NY – Atlanta, GA Job Description CATEGORY DEVELOPMENT Develop and maintain business relationships with external retail partners that position RBNA as the indispensable partner for all category management needs. Build a comprehensive understanding of products, attributes, strategies, tactics, and competitive trends in the marketplace for assigned categories, both online and offline. Oversee the development and execution of online and offline assortment and merchandising optimization, new product introductions, seasonal programs, and pricing and promotional planning and evaluation. Use data from multiple sources to create impactful analyses and selling stories that identify risks, opportunities, and performance gaps (e.g., distribution, assortment mix, incrementality, size, shelving, placement). Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to recognize and anticipate issues and opportunities, elevating analyses beyond simple reporting and translating insights into retail actions. Work effectively with Sales, Marketing, Shopper Marketing, Shopper & Consumer Insights, Brand, eCommerce, and other Category Leadership resources to establish, lead, and maintain performance management, including streamlining reporting cadences, conducting macro assessments, and analyzing opportunity gaps. Guide the implementation of Red Bull Category Management resources to provide solutions that support strategic plans for assigned Customer Teams. Implement category development programs by leading discussions with retailers to focus on category growth opportunities. Support the customer business planning process by aligning category initiatives with overall strategic business goals. Convert insights into actions by executing, analyzing, and evaluating category plans, and identifying key opportunities for Red Bull and its retail partners to capitalize on. Present Red Bull’s category credentials to key retailers in a clear and compelling manner. CATEGORY MANAGEMENT Develop a strong, authoritative understanding of the Energy category and the broader beverage market. Provide leading-edge category management solutions by effectively using and interpreting IRI and Nielsen syndicated scan data, household panel data, market demographic information, customer point-of-sale and loyalty data, as well as the systems used to generate this information for category reviews. Create, refine, and deliver regular category reviews, plans, and strategies in collaboration with retail partners. Analyze business performance and provide insights on sales, pricing, and opportunity gaps to drive incremental volume. Manage planogram development and the in-store roundtable process for retailers that are considered best-in-class within the category. ANALYSIS Deliver analysis on new item introductions and their performance. Provide analysis of the new product and package mix. Develop analyses that highlight merchandising effectiveness, including the impact of displays and promotions. Maintain and develop regular internal and retailer‑specific scorecards and trackers. Provide ad hoc category management reports, trend analyses, customized reports, and special project support directly to internal and external leaders as needed. Stay current with developments and best practices in category management and actively pursue the knowledge required to enhance departmental capabilities and professional agility. Qualifications A bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Management, Accounting, Data Analytics, or a related field is preferred. A minimum of 3–5 years of experience in consumer goods, retail, or syndicated data, with a focus on category management, sales, business analytics, and/or shopper insights. Extensive experience interpreting, using, and applying syndicated data, customer card/POS data, and panel data to drive internal and external success through sales and share growth (e.g., Nielsen, Circana, NPD, Numerator, 84.51, dunnhumby, SPINS, Stratum, Spectra/demographics, SPS OneScreen, Symphony Retail AI/EYC). Ability to translate complex data into clear, straightforward narratives. Demonstrated ability to build essential, collaborative partnerships with retail customers and internal business partners across functional teams. High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint). Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation communication skills. Strong planning and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Working knowledge of retail merchandising and in-store execution tactics. CPCM (Certified Professional Category Manager) certification and/or a master’s degree is preferred. Preferred experience in sales and/or analytical sales support, including leading face-to-face discussions and initiatives. Preferred experience managing relationships with third-party agencies, including brokers and data and insight providers. Strong preference for experience in beverages and DSD (Direct Store Delivery). Additional analytical experience and competencies (e.g., Tableau, Microsoft Access, Power BI, ProSpace, SQL, VBA, Alteryx) are preferred. Additional Information This position is open to U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals who are currently authorized to work in the United States on a valid visa. The base salary range for this position is $92,000 - $138,000 + cash incentives. Actual salary offers may vary based on work experience. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified. Our current Benefits include: Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans, 401k Match, Family Leave, PTO & Paid Holiday Schedule, Pet, Legal, and Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement (Benefits listed may vary depending on the nature of your employment and/or work location) Red Bull North America, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other classification protected by Federal, state, or local law. We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Travel: 20-30 Benefits Eligible: Yes Organization: Red Bull North America Job type: Permanent

Responsibilities

The Category Development Manager supports the Director by creating consumer- and customer-focused strategies and generating actionable insights from multi-source data analysis to drive execution across national customers. This role involves developing and executing online/offline assortment, merchandising, pricing, and promotional plans while building strong relationships with external retail partners.