What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coordinator, Category Management position at Ready®?
Job Summary
The Coordinator, Category Management is responsible for supporting the Category Management Team in delivering strong business results by assisting in product strategy execution, competitive analysis, promotional planning, and sales enablement. This role will collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, Finance, and Creative to ensure retail excellence and alignment with brand goals.
Job Responsibilities
· Analyze purchase orders, shipment, and syndicated data to identify performance trends and opportunities across channels (club, grocery, eCommerce, convenience, etc.).
· Support pricing analysis, including competitive benchmarking, margin impact, and promotional effectiveness.
· Assist in tracking brand-level P&L elements and support post-program ROI analysis on trade promotions and marketing initiatives.
· Maintain and update product assortment and item setup info in internal databases and retailer systems.
· Help prepare customer-facing presentations, promotional calendars, and new item sell-in materials.
· Monitor category trends, shopper behavior, and competitive brand activity using syndicated tools (e.g., Nielsen, SPINS, IRI).
· Support execution of brand activations and promotional events, ensuring alignment with customer and marketing strategy.
Qualifications
· Education: Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business administration, or another related field.
· Experience: 1 – 3 years of experience in category management or event promotions.
· Strong data and analytical skills.