Category Manager Job
Wauwatosa, WI, US
Are you a Strategic Category Leader who wants to play a key role in driving business growth and shaping customer experience?
Apply now and start building a long-term career with us!
If you’re looking for an organization that prioritizes career growth and is committed to developing its talent in a collaborative team environment —this is your opportunity.
At Bostik, you’ll be part of an organization that values its people. With plenty of training and advancement opportunities, you will be supported to thrive and grow within our global network.
Our values guide how we work every day—not just what we say.
- Inclusion: Everyone deserves to feel respected, supported, and heard.
- Safety & Support: We prioritize safe work practices, proper PPE, clear procedures, and incident reporting without hesitation.
- Empowerment: Training is provided, expectations are clear, and learning is encouraged.
- Teamwork: Success here is built through communication, collaboration, and shared responsibility.
Key Responsibilities:
As a Category Manager – Resilient Flooring and Surface Prep, you will…
Category Strategy & Planning
- Develop and comprehensive category plans aligned to drive category growth including new product developments, product positioning, and promotions
- Identify growth opportunities through market trends, customer insights, and competitive analysis to drive market share growth
- Build relationships to gain real-time market insight and customer needs
Market & Competitive Expertise
- Leverage knowledge of market and customer needs through VoC to represent the market and customer needs and driving results
- Continuously monitor market dynamics, end user behavior, and emerging trends to drive marketing strategy, pricing, promotions, and new product ideas.
- Benchmark competitive offerings and pricing to inform strategic decisions including marketing, promotions, and price
Pricing & Profitability
- Manage MVC % contribution while driving sales and market share improvements
- Lead pricing strategy development to ensure competitiveness while maximizing margins, product mix, and systems sales
Qualifications:
Even if you don’t meet all the requirements below, we’d still love to hear from you! Bostik is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected and valued. We welcome applicants of all genders, identities, backgrounds, and experiences, including veterans and candidates with military service.
- 7+ years of experience in category or product management
- Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, economics, or related field (MBA a plus).
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in market research and pricing analysis.
- Excellent communication and ability to influence stakeholders
- Proven track record of driving category growth and profitability.
- Strategic mindset with a hands-on approach to execution.
- Travel up to 40%
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Nearest Major Market: Milwaukee
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