Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Consumer Product Partners
Job overview
The Category Management Specialist supports the category management team by analyzing data, aiding new product development, and managing product portfolios to drive consumer product category success.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves mining syndicated data, conducting market and competitive analysis, supporting new product development, managing category sales budgets, and creating sales materials to support portfolio management and product launches.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or Communications and 0-3 years of marketing or product development experience, preferably in consumer-packaged goods, with strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
Work environment and culture
The position operates in a professional office environment using standard office equipment, emphasizing teamwork, detail orientation, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced setting.
Company overview
Consumer Product Partners is a leading private brand liquid-fill household and personal care company headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. The company specializes in manufacturing a broad range of private label products, including beauty care, personal wash, first aid, and dish soap. It operates two modern manufacturing and distribution complexes, ensuring efficient production and distribution. Founded in 1908, Consumer Product Partners has a long-standing history and is part of the Emprise Group. The company generates revenue by creating and supplying private label products to various retailers.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your ability to analyze syndicated data, conduct market and competitive analysis, and support new product development as these are core to the Category Management Specialist role at Consumer Product Partners.
Emphasize skills in portfolio management, including managing sales budgets, SKU optimization, and cross-functional collaboration to create sales materials and presentations.
Apply on multiple platforms such as the Consumer Product Partners corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility for this position.
Connect with current employees in the category management or marketing divisions at Consumer Product Partners on LinkedIn; start conversations by complimenting recent product launches or asking about the team’s approach to category insights and new product development.
Optimize your resume for ATS by including keywords from the job description like 'category insights,' 'syndicated data,' 'portfolio management,' 'new product development,' and 'consumer trends' to ensure it passes initial screenings.
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