Category Manager

Company Overview

At BBB we bring sustainable manufacturing to life. Our employees help to develop products and services that enable our customers to achieve business success. From delivering forward-focused, sustainable solutions to the remanufactured and OEM auto parts industry, to recycled solar panels and EV batteries, we aspire to build and maintain market-leading businesses. To enable this outcome, BBB’s employees are all dedicated to our mission, purpose, and values of operating ethically and contributing to our communities in a positive way. Our inclusive and collaborative work environment is focused on celebrating our diversity and recognizing what has kept us as a market leader for 35 years – our people.

Position Overview

The Category Manager role is responsible for researching and developing category and shopper insights to deliver a competitive advantage to BBB Industries and our customers across all product categories. As part of this role, this individual will lead customer line reviews and collaborate with category leadership, product management, cataloguing, marketing, and customer teams to develop strategies that drive growth for BBB Industries and our customers.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate & reliable market insights to BBB Industries leadership and customers.
• Drive growth KPIs for related categories, ensuring targets are met or exceeded.
• Develop, write, test, and optimize product propositions and marketing concepts to enhance category performance.
• Develop and implement long-term strategies for product categories to maximize sales and profitability
• Identify new approaches for growing the business, driving initiatives to increase category awareness, and creating processes to better manage the performance of the category over the long term.
• Utilize data analysis tools to interpret market data and generate insights for strategic decision-making.
• Lead customer line review efforts across all categories – Analysis and presentation
• Evaluate customer feedback and implement changes to enhance the overall customer experience and drive customer loyalty?.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing, or related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in category management or related industry experience.
• 2 years’ experience in the Automotive Aftermarket industry.
• Must have familiarity with Automotive and Aftermarket industry sources and partners.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities to interpret data and forecast trends.
• Knowledge of market research companies and solution providers in the Automotive Aftermarket space.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Power BI, and Access)/Skilled in Oracle BI tools and solutions.
• Ability to develop and execute strategic plans for product categories, including pricing, promotion, and inventory management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and present findings to stakeholders.
• Minimal travel stateside travel required (2 trips per quarter).
  
  

Why Join Us

At BBB Industries, we are dedicated to fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment that values diversity and innovation. Our team is focused on delivering forward-thinking, sustainable solutions that drive business success. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and development.