Manager, Category

FleetPride

. Partner with SMEs and suppliers to conduct industry and competitive analysis, understand customer needs, and develop near- and long-term category strategies .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeRemote • Tennessee • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in category strategy development, supplier relationship management, and product lifecycle management. Proficient in leveraging market intelligence and analytics to drive sales and optimize product offerings.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Category Strategy DevelopmentSupplier Relationship ManagementProduct Lifecycle ManagementMarket Intelligence AnalysisCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Competitive AnalysisSales Trend AnalysisSpend AnalyticsProduct DevelopmentNegotiation Skills

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsCollaborationProblem-Solving

Industry Keywords

Market IntelligenceProduct AssortmentSupply Chain ManagementSales StrategySupplier Performance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with SMEs and suppliers to conduct industry and competitive analysis, understand customer needs, and develop near- and long-term category strategies
Lead periodic cross-functional line reviews defining assortment, marketing, sourcing, and supply strategies to drive sales and increase margins
Leverage sales trends, spend analytics, external market intelligence, and competitive information for fact-based decision-making
Manage the full product lifecycle from cradle to grave
Serve as the industry expert for the assigned category
Partner with suppliers and internal resources to develop and produce innovative products and competitive strategies
Travel to manufacturing facilities as necessary to understand supplier processes and capabilities
Engage Marketing & Communications to ensure field sales and end customers are aware of product offerings
Own supplier relationships, drive negotiations and partnerships, and optimize product offerings
Ensure suppliers perform to contracted service levels

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