Strategic Category Manager – Ninja Outdoor & Kitchenware Lead @ SharkNinja

Our purpose is to positively impact people’s lives every day in every home around the world! We work very hard to provide our consumers with high-quality, exciting 5-star products that make life easier. We thrive on passion and innovation and are looking for great people, with great ideas, who want to build the next big thing and develop while they do.

As we continue to grow, we are excited to add a Category Lead (Ninja Outdoor & Kitchenware) to our global team.

OVERVIEW:

The Category Lead is responsible for driving and optimizing commercial performance of a portfolio of products under Shark-Ninja Brands.

This role involves deeply analyzing the market/sales/customer performance, forecasts, and promotion calendar, and collaborating with sales and marketing to drive weekly commercial reviews and actions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial management (at category level), excellent analytical skills, and the ability to influence cross-functionally to achieve category objectives.

Here are some of the EXCITING things you’ll get to do (RESPONSIBILITIES):

Commercial Leadership

Own the category strategy, growth and performance in the country
Set and communicate clear category objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs)
Build strong partnership with sales and marketing functions, and jointly develop and implement commercial plans around the category
Drive weekly, monthly, quarterly, commercial reviews and execution of short-term long-term actions.

Growth and Expansion

Set strategic plans to enter and expand into new markets and channels.
Identify opportunities to win higher distribution and in-house share with customers.
Ensure teams are in complete sync with the market pulse and capitalizing opportunity and managing risks

Category Management

Be a strong voice for the country on everything necessary to win in the category
Oversee product portfolio management including pricing, SKU additions or discontinuation.
Ensure optimal product assortment and merchandising strategies to maximize sales and profitability.
Optimal promotional planning (short term and long term) and reaction to the market situation

Financial Management

Prepare and manage the category budget, including sales forecasts, promotional spend, and profitability.
Track and analyze category financial performance, identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
Drive cost-efficiency initiatives and margin improvement strategies.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, supply chain, and R&D.
Ensure alignment and coordination across departments to achieve category goals.

ATTRIBUTES & SKILLS (REQUIREMENTS):

7+ years of experience in category or commercial management.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to think strategically and critically about the best course of action to achieve desired objectives. 
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and coordinate cross-functional teams. 
A driven individual who thrives on balancing multiple moving pieces simultaneously without letting go of any of the detail. 
Ability to think strategically and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. 
High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel. 
Problem solving and initiative. 
Strong communication skills with the ability to influence at various levels. 
Ability to travel as needed.

If you are a results-driven individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. 

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At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja’s innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA.

YOUR ROLE in leading our SUCCESS DRIVERS & representing our UNIQUE MINDSET

Lead us to be “RARELY SATISFIED”
Make things better each day; “PROGRESS OVER PERFECTION”
Use your knowledge of our consumer, understand that “DETAILS MAKE THE DIFFERENCE”
Deliver something great; “WINNING IS A TEAM SPORT”
Be clear and honest, “COMMUNICATING FOR IMPACT”

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