Senior Director Category Space Management

DESCRIPTION

This is a #Hybrid role, working in the office 3 days a week. You will lead high-impact analytics, space management, and category management teams across multiple client accounts—delivering data-driven insights that improve performance, drive efficiency, and generate measurable value.

Partner with senior leadership to manage client relationships while building the capabilities to evolve into a strategic client advisor.

• Client Partnership:
  Assist in the management of multiple clients—understanding client goals, supporting performance discussions, and delivering actionable insights to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Client Value Delivery:
  Ensure teams consistently deliver measurable value, including sales growth, improved processes, and enhanced decision‑making support for clients.
• Team Leadership:
  Lead and develop high‑performing teams delivering space management, analytics, and category support across varying client needs.
• Strategic Execution:
  Translate client and leadership priorities into clear team direction, ensuring timely, accurate, and high‑quality deliverables.
• Category & Space Expertise:
  Apply best practices in space management, assortment, and analytics to support fact‑based decision making.
• Operational Excellence:
  Improve processes, workflows, and resource allocation to enhance efficiency and scalability.
• Growth Support:
  Identify opportunities to expand client relationships and deepen engagement in partnership with senior leaders.
• Support the development and optimization of tools and solutions that support data analysis and decision‑making.
• Foster collaboration, communication, and knowledge‑sharing across teams.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 5–8+ years of relevant industry experience, including 1–3+ years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of the CPG industry and space management/category management practices.
• Proven ability to lead teams, influence stakeholders, and drive results in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience leveraging data, tools, and insights to support business decisions.
• Strong communication, problem‑solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and industry tools.

• Strong CPG expertise with proficiency in industry tools such as Blue Yonder, Circana, Nielsen, Power BI, and Microsoft Office.
• Proven leader who drives project execution, sets clear goals, and delivers measurable results.
• Results‑oriented with the ability to remove obstacles and keep teams on track.
• Adaptable communicator who tailors messaging to diverse audiences.

• Opportunity to lead impactful, enterprise‑level initiatives.
• High visibility with senior leadership and key clients.
• Collaborative, growth‑focused culture that invests in your development.

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