Category Space Manager

Job Title: Category Space Manager

Job Description

We are seeking a Category Space Manager with a passion for the industry. You will work within a team environment focusing on developing insights, identifying opportunities, and communicating recommendations to drive future industry growth to internal partners and external retail customers. We are looking for someone who takes ownership of their work and consistently pushes themselves and others to achieve more.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with retailers as a trusted category advisor across all areas of the business.
• Develop impactful category analyses and consumer insights using a range of syndicated and non-syndicated data sources.
• Synthesize learnings from various sources to create clear and impactful selling stories in a visually appealing manner using PowerPoint.
• Educate internal teammates and external customers on growth opportunities through clear and impactful communications.
• Partner with the sales team to engage external retailer buying teams in defined territories with the goal of identifying opportunities to grow the category.
• Utilize space planning software to effectively merchandise departments according to category and retailer strategy.

Essential Skills

• Strong passion for the industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Management, Engineering, Mathematics, or a similar field.
• Moderate to advanced proficiency in utilizing Microsoft Excel to manipulate and organize data.
• Moderate to advanced proficiency in utilizing Microsoft PowerPoint to organize and visualize storylines for presentations.
• Ability to understand information, develop insights, and identify opportunities when analyzing large data sets.
• Ability to translate findings and recommendations into a concise and effective selling story.
• Ability to confidently present insights, opportunities, and recommendations to internal or external stakeholders in a persuasive manner.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Preferred experience in category management or sales within the consumer packaged goods industry.
• Experience with shelf management and planogram creation (JDA, Apollo, etc.).
• Strong familiarity with syndicated data, software, and measures (IRI, Nielsen, etc.).
• Strong familiarity with shopper panel information data, software, and measures (IRI, Nielsen, Numerator, Retailer Loyalty data, etc.).
• Experience with dashboarding software such as PowerBI, Qlik, or Spotfire.
• Positive attitude and self-starter who will take ownership of work and drive results.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Team-oriented with strong verbal and written communication skills.

Work Environment

This is a remote opportunity servicing a client in Phoenix. The role requires a blend of remote work and on-site presence. The work schedule is Monday through Friday.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Phoenix, AZ.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $33.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a hybrid position in Phoenix,AZ.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 20, 2026.

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.