Category Development Manager

Data Management & Analytics: Utilizing various data sources, including retail sales data, consumer research, and market analysis to generate actionable insights. To be able to interpret complex data sets and translating them into clear, strategic recommendations for the business.

• Competitive/Predictive Analysis: Monitoring and analyzing competitors' strategies, market positioning, trends, and sales performance.

• Category Management: Developing strategies for category management including product assortment and pricing strategies.

• Leadership: Hire, cultivate and retain top talent.

• Cross-functional projects: Lead cross-functional work.

Skills & Experiences Needed:

• Preferably 6+ years of proven category insights experience in the Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) industry, leveraging syndicated scan & household panel data platforms (Circana, Numerator)

• Strong technical skills in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, Vlookups, formulas) and other 3rd party software (QlikView)

• Strong data visualization skills in PowerPoint.

• Strong presentation/communication skills (internally & externally)

• Ability to effectively manage associates (motivate, coach, get the most from their talents, and help them along in their career path.

At Mark Anthony, we live by our 5 Core Values every day:

Sense of Urgency

• We value sense of urgency because we are a fast-paced company in a fast-paced industry

• You act as if there is no tomorrow and get it done today

Authenticity

• We value authenticity because we need to stay real

• You are authentic, diplomatic, respectful, thoughtful and you always have the best intentions

Simplicity

• We value simplicity; why use 50 words when you can use 5?

• You thrive in ambiguity, are comfortable with change and bring simplicity to complex situations or grey area

Humility

• We value humility; there is no room for egos here

• You're not stubborn, you listen, take feedback/direction and respond quickly to changing direction. We are a team that supports each other

Trust

• We value trust because unless we are both trusted and trusting, we will not succeed as a team

• You put trust in others and do your best to never let anyone down

Compensation:

Compensation offered to prospective Team Members has taken internal equity into consideration and can vary depending on a positions' location. The final agreed upon wage may vary based on the job-related knowledge, skills, and experience of the individual.

• Competitive annual salary from $126,000 to $157,000, based in Chicago, IL
• Bonus plan designed to recognize company performance and individual contributions
• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits
• Company matching 401(k) contributions
• Paid time off including annual leave, paid sick time and holidays
• Extensive opportunities for training, development, and career growth