Senior Manager, Category Promotion & Coupon Planning
Position Summary
The Senior Manager, Category Promotion & Coupon Planning leads the development and execution of category-level promotional and discount strategies across both mass and personalized offers. This role is responsible for driving customer engagement, incremental sales, and margin performance through data-driven insights, market intelligence, and cross-functional collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute category-specific promotional and discount strategies aligned with enterprise and category objectives
Drive customer engagement, incremental revenue, and margin through data-driven optimization of promotional programs
Manage and track performance against annual financial targets, adjusting strategies based on results and category role
Analyze performance trends and translate insights into actionable recommendations that improve strategy and execution
Influence cross-functional stakeholders to evolve existing programs using fact-based analysis and market insights
Identify opportunities and navigate ambiguity in a dynamic, rapidly changing business environment
Create and deliver executive-level presentations and performance recaps to inform strategic decisions
Collaborate with external vendors and partners to enhance promotional capabilities and drive mutual value
Partner with Category, Marketing, Analytics, and Operations teams to align promotional initiatives with broader business goals
Support quality and performance improvement efforts, including audits and issue resolution tied to customer experience
Required Qualifications
5+ years of experience in promotions, category planning, pricing, loyalty, merchandising, marketing, or related fields
Proven experience designing and optimizing promotional strategies that drive sales, margin, and customer engagement
Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into clear insights and business actions
Strong executive communication and presentation skills
Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders through data-driven insights
Experience managing financial performance and budget targets
Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and data/analytics tools (e.g., SQL, Snowflake)
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in retail, loyalty, or consumer-facing environments
Experience managing external vendors or strategic partnerships
Proven ability to work effectively in ambiguous, fast-paced environments
Experience leading performance improvement or audit initiatives
Education
Bachelor’s Degree Required (MBA Preferred)
Core Competencies
Strategic thinking
Analytical mindset
Cross-functional influence
Executive communication
Financial acumen
Adaptability and agility
Pay Range
The Typical Pay Range For This Role Is $82,940.00 - $182,549.00