What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Category Manager position at Ready®?
Company Overview
Ready® is one of the fastest growing sports nutrition companies in America, growing over 200% in the past 2 years. It is co-owned by Super Bowl Champion and future Hall of Famer, Aaron Donald, and basketball superstar, Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Job Summary
The Assistant Category Manager is responsible for analyzing category data to inform new item presentations and program evaluations. This position will support all Category Management activities to drive product category profitability and ensure KPI attainment.
Job Responsibilities
· Assist in the execution of marketing strategies in retail and channel accounts.
· Assist in the demand planning and forecasting capabilities.
· Plan and execute promotional events, product on-shelf pricing promotions, and other brand promotional initiatives.
· Coordinate retail product onboarding submission requirements for retail accounts.
· Assist in planning and executing the in-store launch activities of new products.
· Build customer business reviews that assess category performance and highlight opportunities for growth.
· Analyze retail data to effectively drive the Ready® brand in the market and monitor activity of competing brands.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in marketing, supply chain, or another related field.
- Experience: Minimum of 2-4 years of category management experience, including executing promotional events, in food and beverage retail channels.
- Strong data and analytical skills.
- Proven experience with successful customer presentations.
