Category Manager

Novolex

25d•$90,000 - $130,000

About The Position

Reporting to the Sr. Manager – Commercial Excellence, this role is responsible for driving the performance and execution of assigned product categories within the Distribution business unit. This role will own a defined portfolio and play a critical role in developing and executing category strategies that drive profitable growth across key product lines and channels.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Finance or related field; MBA or advanced degree a plus
5+ years of experience in category management, sales, finance or other related disciplines
Experience in CPG, retail, or packaging industries strongly preferred
Strong analytical skills and business acumen; ability to translate data into strategy
Highly organized and results-driven, with a strong sense of ownership
Excellent communication, collaboration, and project management skills

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with syndicated data tools (e.g., Nielsen, Circana/IRI) and financial modeling a plus

Responsibilities

Own the strategy, performance, and roadmap for existing products within assigned product categories
Monitor key KPIs (revenue, margin, service, etc.) for assigned categories and proactively address performance gaps
Analyze market trends, consumer insights, and competitive data to identify growth opportunities
Identify & support product training across the organization
Assist in the development of customer-facing materials in partnership with Sales, Marketing & Communications
Act as the key point of contact for category insights & inquiries to support Sales, Marketing, and Product teams
Serve as the strategic liaison across sales, marketing, product development, supply chain and operations to ensure category performance is aligned with overall business goals
Collaborate with cross-functional partners to guide product lifecycle decisions and innovation roadmaps