Category Manager
Clarios
Milwaukee, WI · Posted October 13, 2026
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Where Milwaukee, WI ranks
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November 2026
- #5Best all-round cities for mid-career professionals in the Great Lakes58 / 100 · of 16
- #6Best cities for software and engineering jobs in the Great Lakes172 openings · of 48
- #6Cities hosting the most business conferences in the Great Lakes9 conferences · of 9
- #7Best cities for entry-level jobs that want AI skills in the Midwest5% · of 52
- #7Best cities for entry-level jobs that want AI skills in the Great Lakes5% · of 38
- #7Cities with the most jobs that do not need a four-year degree in the Midwest90 jobs · of 51
Rankings about operations jobs
- Best cities for operations jobs #1 New York (1,429 openings)
- Best cities for operations pay after cost of living #1 Reston ($177k)
- Most requested AI skills in operations jobs #1 AI tools in daily work (2.5%)
- AI tools named most often in operations jobs #1 Claude (0.28%)
- Employers with the most operations jobs #1 Amazon (1,480 roles)
Pay compared with the market
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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.
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