Senior Category Manager

Retail Services Team Lead/Consultant | Mid-Level | Full time Job No. 14839069 | Minneapolis, MN You’re a self-starter, who has a passion for retail and using numbers and different types of data to tell a compelling story. You get excited about the analytical process and using this knowledge to solve problems and make an impact. You are future looking, but also a strong executer that delivers exceptional customer service. You love the idea of supporting a dynamic and growing organization and making your mark on a retail category because you are driven to provide value to the business anyway you can! As a Sr. Category Manager, you will: Help set and lead the strategic direction for a category at a retailer Deliver merchandising and assortment planning recommendations Research category and industry trends to provide findings on what is next within a category Analyze and leverage multiple sources of complex data sets, to tell a story on growth opportunities for the category and demonstrate thought leadership Develop and maintain routine reporting on category performance through retailer and Market data and communicate actionable insights Build Planograms using the Blue Yonder Space Planning software multiple times a year Build and maintain strong relationships with retailer team Collaborate and share findings with the Category Management Team Have a desire and availability to be a dependable go-to resource for team training and development Have an understanding of team strengths, opportunities and existing data resources to most effectively balance workloads and create a connected team culture Proactively create efficiencies, processes, and templates for the Category Management team by always looking for new ways to complete the role Adaptable and willing to jump into help were necessary Ambition to potentially manage other team members Other duties and responsibilities that are assigned Basic Qualifications Minimum 5 years of experience in Category Management or Category Captainship, including experience analyzing retail data to develop category, assortment, and merchandising recommendations. Minimum 3 years of experience developing and executing planograms Preferred Qualifications Experience managing multiple different categories preferred and able to apply the fundamentals of Category Management to any business Demonstrates leadership with the team and client A master at pairing multiple data sets to answer business questions and proactive at telling a story on business trends Self-starter with the ability to work in ambiguous situations and likes to continuously learn Passionate about retail and industry trends Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and reliable to hit deadlines Asks good questions, gains alignment on goals and can execute on them Can creatively solve problems and work independently Strong communication skills and excellent relationship building skills Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power Point Proficient in Category Management Tools (Blue Yonder Space Planning, Market Data- POS and Panel Data, etc.) Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below. We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 11/30/2026. Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here: U.S. Employee Benefits | Accenture Role Location Annual Salary Range California $70,350 to $196,000 Colorado $63,800 to $169,300 Connecticut $63,800 to $169,300 District of Columbia $68,000 to $180,300 Illinois $59,100 to $169,300 Maine $54,400 to $144,300 Maryland $63,800 t…

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