Category Manager

Overview

The Category Manager will manage product assortment, placement decisions, pricing, promotions, and inventory to optimize category performance. This role requires analyzing market trends, consumer behavior, and sales data to make informed decisions, negotiating with suppliers, maintaining strong relationships, and collaborating with cross‑functional teams to establish optimal pricing structures, develop impactful product messaging, and maintain market competitiveness.

• Manage product assortment, placement decisions, pricing, promotions, and inventory to optimize category performance.
• Analyze market trends, consumer behavior, competitor activities, and sales data to make informed decisions about product assortment.
• Determine product placement within store layouts or online to maximize visibility, sales, and customer satisfaction.
• Conduct thorough market research and analysis to identify emerging trends and competitive landscape.
• Monitor and evaluate category performance using key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify areas for improvement.
• Lead and present annual category reviews, articulating clear category positioning, product segmentation, and strategic financial objectives.
• Occasionally visit current and potential supplier manufacturing facilities.
• Collaborate with various teams, including Commercial, Operations, Marketing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Sales teams to drive category success.
• Set objectives and long‑range goals for the team and assigned category.
• Provide coaching and feedback to build an effective team.

• What We’re Looking For:
  • Demonstrated capability to lead, communicate, and present category initiatives effectively.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of merchandising retail math/financial skills.
  • Organized, detail‑oriented, and strong time management skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• You’ll Go The Extra Mile If You Have:
  • 3‑5 years of retail experience, preferably in the automotive industry.

Auto Zone offers thoughtful benefits programs with one‑on‑one benefits guidance designed to improve Auto Zoners’ physical, mental and financial well‑being.

• Competitive pay
• Unrivaled company culture
• Medical, dental and vision plans
• Exclusive discounts and perks, including an Auto Zone in‑store discount
• 401(k) with company match and Stock Purchase Plan
• Auto Zoners Living Well Program for free mental health support
• Opportunities for career growth

• Paid time off (Full‑Time Auto Zoners)
• Life, short‑ and long‑term disability insurance options (Full‑Time Auto Zoners)
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts with wellness rewards (Full‑Time Auto Zoners)

Minimum age requirements may apply. Eligibility and waiting period requirements may apply; benefits for Auto Zoners in Puerto Rico, Hawaii, or the U.S. Virgin Islands may differ. Learn more about all that Auto Zone has to offer at

We proudly support Veterans, Active‑Duty Service Members, Reservists, National Guard and Military Families. Your experience is highly valued, and we encourage you to apply to join our team.

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Auto Zone, and its subsidiary, ALLDATA, are equal opportunity employers. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other legally protected categories.

• Job Identification: 55119
• Posting Date: 01/16/2026, 08:15 PM
• Job Schedule:
  
  Full time
• Location:
  
  123 S Front St, Memphis, TN, 38103, US