Manager, Category Development

This is Energizer Holdings, Inc. Energizer Holdings responsibly creates products to make lives easier and more enjoyable. To do this, we lean into our culture as an organization – we win together, while serving each other, with a willingness to act boldly, all while doing right. Our colleagues hail from all backgrounds, nationalities and walks of life, but our shared mission and purpose make us one team. Because we’re a global organization, you will always have opportunities to learn, grow and develop in your career. We support flexible working arrangements wherever possible. Position Summary The Category Development Manager is responsible for developing strong customer relationships by providing category solutions based on business trends, industry trends and category management expertise for Walmart Auto Care Category. This role will also work on developing insightful and actionable reporting, analysis and selling story presentations based on key category trends. Finally, the CDM will lead the development and process of customer category line reviews and be the expert in the customer’s category and key strategic leader to assist with the development of their strategies. Responsibilities Universal Accountabilities Category / Industry ExpertLeads assessment, analysis, & insight generationDirect account responsibility with regular ongoing customer face-to-face meetings Owns category management / analyticsEnergizer customer insulation Specific Accountabilities Category leader with customer to help develop category strategy based on insights and market trendsPresentation development Facilitation of planning process – internal and externalOwns customer category line review processRepresents category at broader cross-functional team meetingsInterfaces with other departments (Sales, Shopper Activation, Marketing, Finance)Leads planogram developmentConducts competitive analysis that identifies competitor strategies, strengths and weaknesses What we are looking for Required Skills And Experience This role may be based in either Bentonville or St. Louis. Minimum 3 to 4 years customer facing Sales and/or Category Management experienceBA/BS required, Marketing/Business Administration Outstanding written & verbal communication skillsExperienced in Microsoft Suite (Excel, Power Point, Power BI)Developing & delivering compelling selling stories / presentationsRelationship building Preferred Skills And Experience Syndicated Data (Circana, AC Nielsen or IRI)Proficiency in JDA space planning softwareLoyalty card / Shopper data analysisProject Management / Prioritization Working Relationships Customer (Buyer, Senior Buyer, Category Management, etc) - PrimarySales, Marketing, Finance, Shopper Activation, & Retail – SecondaryReports to Sr. Manager, Category Development Working Environment Travel Requirements (up to 30%) Come join us! Energizer is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Total Rewards Package The salary range for this position is USD $109,000.00/Yr. - USD $118,000.00/Yr. Actual base salary offered to a candidate may vary based upon factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. Energizer strives to create a supportive work environment centered around colleagues’ professional and personal well-being. Our total rewards package provides comprehensive benefits to attract, retain, and protect our colleagues – including health and welfare insurance, parental leave, paid time off, and retirement savings plans.