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Associate Category Manager

Associate Category Manager

CompanyFortune Brands
LocationHighland Park, IL, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelEntry Level/New Grad, Junior

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required, preferably with a marketing focus.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and multi-tasking skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex challenges in a demanding environment.
  • Effective communication and presentation skills, both written and oral.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of products.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with the management of products and brands; manage channel specific opportunities to deliver company revenue and profit.
  • Maintain ongoing dialogue with Product and Sales teams on key product initiatives to ensure projects meet deadlines and customer expectations.
  • Assist in the development and implementation of annual strategic plans.
  • Work cross-functionally with Finance and Revenue Growth Management teams to drive analyses for use in product line management and new product development.
  • Support development of pricing, positioning, and packaging for assigned products to maximize sales and profits.
  • Solve problems by considering a wide range of possibilities with the ability to understand which solutions make the most sense for the business.
  • Drive development of omnichannel marketing assets, packaging, support materials and selling tools, delivering on time and on budget.
  • Assist with market research as needed to understand end-user trends and preferences, product line gaps versus competition, and emerging technologies.
  • Update and proof websites for accuracy, facilitating changes with appropriate parties as needed.
  • Assist with other product marketing efforts as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Preference for a minimum of 1 year in a marketing or intern role.
  • Experience working with or leading cross-functional teams.