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Category Manager

Clarios

Milwaukee, WI · Posted October 13, 2026

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About the job

What you will do

The Category Manager is responsible for category management of assigned account(s) including heavy analytical support, line review, trend analysis and developing insights to drive customer performance.

How you will do it

Conduct line reviews for assigned account(s) including assortment recommendations, segment trend performance and providing strategies and tactics to drive sales

Ability to analyze and interpret consumer, customer, industry and sales data into actionable insights

Recommend strategies and tactics that can be implemented to drive sales performance, identify gaps or solve problems

Create and present market and consumer research to assigned account(s)

Provide recommendations/guidance based on market analysis or sales data

Build primary relationship with customer

Accurately maintain database(s) with sales and item attribute information

Accurately maintain and upload comp price shop files

Accurately maintain master data for key account/non-key account customers

Expert in creating/maintaining standard operating procedures for all tasks and projects

Ad hoc reporting/analysis as needed

Support internal account team with unbiased recommendations based on knowledge of the market, industry, consumer and customer

Multi-task between projects and reporting/analytics with ability to adjust priorities based on opportunities/needs

What we look for

Required

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, market research or related field

Category Management Association – Certified Professional Category Analyst and Category Manager certification

5+ years Category Management experience

Extremely detail oriented

Proven ability to work with data from multiple sources, interpret data and turn into actionable insight.

Experience in strategy development

Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint

10-15% travel

Preferred

Delta Bronze and Silver certification preferred

Retail experience/background

What you get:

Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching – all starting on date of hire

Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts

Parental and caregiver leave programs

All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, and Employee Assistance Program

Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership

HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility

Clarios has been recognized as one of 2026's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the fourth consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction.

Who we are: Clarios is the force behind the world’s most recognizable car battery brands, powering vehicles from leading automakers like Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. With 18,000 employees worldwide, we develop, manufacture, and distribute energy storage solutions while recovering, recycling, and reusing up to 99% of battery materials—setting the standard for sustainability in our industry. At Clarios, we’re not just making batteries; we’re shaping the future of sustainable transportation. Join our mission to innovate, push boundaries, and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarios—where your power meets endless possibilities.

Veterans/Military Spouses: We value the leadership, adaptability, and technical expertise developed through military service. At Clarios, those capabilities thrive in an environment built on grit, ingenuity, and passion—where you can grow your career while helping to power progress worldwide. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please apply. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to challenging the status quo. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or other protected characteristics protected by law. As a federal contractor, we are committed to not discriminating against any applicant or employee based on these protected statuses. We will also take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com . We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience, area of expertise, and all characteristics protected by laws in the countries where we operate. For more information on our commitment to sustainability, diversity, and equal opportunity, please read our latest report . We want you to know your rights because EEO is the law.

A Note to Job Applicants: please be aware of scams being perpetrated through the Internet and social media platforms. Clarios will never require a job applicant to pay money as part of the application or hiring process.

To All Recruitment Agencies : Clarios does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to our careers email addresses, Clarios employees or any other company location. Clarios is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.