Job Description

Scentsy is looking for a Category Manager to manage strategy implementation for a portfolio of products ensuring the company continues to offer a product line-up that delivers a strong and differentiated value. In addition, Category Managers work collaboratively to develop comprehensive go-to-market strategies that bolster sales of assigned categories.

What You'll Do:

• Contribute to the development of strategic product lifecycle plans, product positioning, and category mix
• Work cross-functionally to develop competitive pricing and promotions for assigned category
• Work cross-functionally to develop demand forecasts and manage inventory levels through channel and promotional activities
• Work cross-functionally to communicate and address QA issues and inventory stock-outs of products within the category
• Conduct ongoing research to ensure future strength of product lines
• Develop and implement comprehensive programs and promotional strategies that maximize sales and category growth
• Work collaboratively with leadership to build a collective roadmap across categories
• Make day-to-day recommendations and decisions regarding category direction and strategy implementation
• Develop comprehensive documentation that outlines the core fundamentals for products and programs
• Identify resource needs, roles, and responsibilities and ensure resource alignment across functional teams
• Typically manage one or more medium to high impact categories or multiple pieces to high impact categories
• Develop project schedules
• Evaluate, document, and report project status, issues, and risks
• Coordinate training, communication, and GTM planning with cross-functional teams
• Manage change and identify and track changes to project scope, including the impacts of each change
• Track and report on project performance
• Work closely with leadership to evaluate project alignment with strategic vision and assess the overall health of the category’s projects: schedule, scope, and budget
• Gain and retain buy-in for changes from key project stakeholders
• Identify project performance variances and recommend corrective actions to leadership
• Gather, analyze, and interpret data about Consultant and customer behaviors, trends, competition, and the market
• Contribute to the development of improved processes and workflow systems
• Perform all other assigned tasks and requirements as needed

We're Looking For:

• 6 years of experience managing a variety of categories, programs, or products 
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. Master’s degree preferred
• Knowledge of the direct sales industry preferred
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced analytical thinking and decision-making skills
• Ability to look strategically across multiple categories and make effective recommendations
• Advanced planning, organizational, and prioritization skills
• Ability to manage all project management activities for large, moderately complex, medium to high-impact projects
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships
• Ability to influence key stakeholders

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