Top 51 Category manager Jobs in New Jersey

Director, Graduation Strategies
Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. —Florham Park, NJ
- $140,000 - $150,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Sales
- Merchandising
- Commuter assistance
- Paid holidays
Sr. Category Manager, Beauty & Personal Care
Unilever —Englewood Cliffs, NJ
- $119,400 - $179,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Background check
- Merchandising
- Pass drug screening
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
AVP, Category Leadership - Meals & Beverages
Campbell Soup Company —Camden, NJ
- $225,300 - $309,800 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Continuous improvement
- Senior level
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
14d
Assistant Manager – Category Management Amazon & Away From Home (AFH)
Mondelēz International —New Jersey
- $109,000 - $149,875 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Marketing
- 5 years
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Manager, Category & Shopper Insights (Home Care)
Church & Dwight —Ewing, NJ
- $110,900 - $157,900 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
- Merchandising
- Office
- Profit sharing
- Paid parental leave
12d
Senior Manager, Skin Care Category Strategy & Planning
Unilever —Hoboken, NJ
- $119,400 - $179,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- 5 years
- Writing skills
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Sr. Associate Manager – Category Management Drug Channel
Mondelēz International —New Jersey
- $97,300 - $133,815 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Marketing
- 3 years
- Analysis skills
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
13d
Category Manager
Costello's Ace Hardware —Princeton, NJ
- $65,000 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Sales
- 5 years
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Category Manager
Novolex —Newark, NJ
- $95,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Marketing
- 5 years
- Project management
- Wellness program
- Paid parental leave
Category Insights Manager - Meijer
Kenvue —Summit, NJ
- $124.10 an hour
- Hybrid work
- Up to 50% travel
- Marketing
- 5 years
- Paid holidays
Manager, Merchandising
Buckhead Meat and Seafood —Lakewood, NJ
- $108,800 - $163,200 a year
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Sales
Tri-State Area Buyer/Merchant - Remote
Cos Bar Retail, LLC —Newark, NJ
- $90,000 - $105,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Google Workspace
- 5 years
- Writing skills
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Category Manager, Essentials | Food and General Merchandise
The Princeton University Store —Princeton, NJ
- $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 7 years
- Merchandising
- Finance
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2d
Sr. Manager, Category Visioning Rogaine
Kenvue —Summit, NJ
- $153,850 - $217,200 a year
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Senior level
- Paid holidays
Category Insights Manager (CPG)
Acosta Group —Bloomfield, NJ
- $72,600 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Office
- Windows
Quick Apply
8d
DMM, Channel Merchandising
The Children's Place —Secaucus, NJ
- $115,000 - $225,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Merchandising
- Office
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
Sr. Manager, RGM Strategy – Bakery & Cookies
Campbell Soup Company —Camden, NJ
- $133,800 - $183,900 a year
- Full-time
- Office
- 8 years
- Analysis skills
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
7d
Category Manager Mystery Packs
Monmouth Trading Cards —Tinton Falls, NJ
- $60,000 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Merchandising
- Mid-level
- Analytics
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Merchandise Manager
The Children's Place —Secaucus, NJ
- $75,000 - $150,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Merchandising
- Analysis skills
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
13d
Sr Category Manager (CPG)
Acosta Group —Bloomfield, NJ
- $77,200 - $95,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Merchandising
- Office
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Director, Graduation Strategies

Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. -
Florham Park, NJ

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Job Details

Full-time
$140,000 - $150,000 a year

Benefits

Commuter assistance
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance

Qualifications

Financial forecasting
Microsoft Excel
Merchandising
Retail buying
Fashion retail
Team development
Vendor performance improvement
Vendor relationship management
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Vendor negotiation
Vendor contract management
Retail math
Financial performance measurement
Productivity software
Business operations
Cross-functional team management
Inventory planning
Cross-functional communication
Senior leadership
Excel data analysis

Full Job Description

Education - It's in Our DNA:

At Barnes & Noble Education (“BNED”) we are dedicated to making tomorrow a better, more inclusive, and smarter world by servicing all who work in education. As a leading solutions provider for the education industry, we are committed to driving affordability, accessibility, and achievement at hundreds of academic institutions nationwide by ensuring millions of students are equipped for success in the classroom and beyond. Together, our teams work to elevate lives through education.

To support this mission, we are seeking a Director, Graduation Strategies to lead BNED's graduation business, driving profitable growth through innovative product and merchandising strategies, strong campus and vendor partnerships, operational excellence, and exceptional event execution. This highly visible role oversees the strategy and execution of the business, balancing financial performance, customer experience, and operational effectiveness to deliver successful outcomes for students, campus partners, and the company. The Director develops and executes long-term growth strategies that optimize assortments, strengthen partnerships, enhance operational performance, and identify new opportunities. Working cross-functionally with Planning, Marketing, Ecommerce, Operations, Technology, Finance, and Store Leadership teams, this role ensures consistent execution and continuous improvement across the business. The ideal candidate is a strategic, customer-focused leader with strong merchandising expertise, business acumen, and a proven ability to influence stakeholders, drive results, and develop high-performing teams in a complex environment while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and excellence.

How You'll Make an Impact:

Leads the graduation business, driving performance against sales, margin, inventory productivity, and profitability objectives.
Develop and execute business strategies that drive sustainable growth, enhance the customer and campus partner experience, and support company objectives.
Partner with Planning to develop seasonal financial, inventory, and assortment strategies, establishing KPI targets and merchandise plans tailored by channel, store format, campus profile, geographic region, and price tier.
Identify and pursue opportunities to expand the graduation business through product innovation, service enhancements, partnerships, and emerging market trends.
Build and manage strategic vendor partnerships, negotiating commercial terms and driving accountability for performance, compliance, service levels, and mutual business growth.
Lead operational excellence initiatives that improve efficiency, scalability, and execution across the graduation business while ensuring effective resolution of cross-functional issues and continuous process improvement.
Collaborate with cross-functional partners to develop and execute graduation event strategies, best practices, and initiatives that deliver exceptional campus experiences and support business objectives.
Analyze customer, campus, operational, and financial data to identify opportunities, solve business challenges, and support data-driven decision making.
Visit campuses, stores, vendor partners, and industry events as needed to assess business performance, identify opportunities, and strengthen relationships.
Lead and develop a high-performing team, including a Senior Buyer and Business Analyst, while fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Additional responsibilities as required.

What You'll Need to Succeed:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent retail experience required.
10+ years of progressive experience in buying and fashion merchandising within a fast-paced, multi-unit retail environment.
Proven track record of driving business results, profitable growth, and operational excellence in a complex retail organization.
Strong strategic planning and execution skills with the ability to translate vision into measurable outcomes.
Demonstrated success negotiating complex vendor agreements and managing strategic supplier relationships.
Exceptional analytical skills with advanced knowledge of retail math, forecasting, inventory management, and financial performance metrics.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, influence stakeholders, and drive results in a dynamic environment.
Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills with the ability to develop teams and build partnerships across all levels of the organization.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills, with the ability to learn and leverage company systems, reporting tools, and AI-enabled technologies.
Ability to travel to stores, campuses, vendor meetings, and industry trade shows as needed.

Please Note: This is a hybrid role requiring in-office attendance three (3) days per week at our Florham Park, NJ headquarters. Applicants must be within a commutable distance, as relocation assistance will not be provided.

How We Elevate Our Employees:

We believe your success is our success, so our benefits package is designed specifically to support you in every aspect of your life. At BNED, we offer a variety of programs and resources to support the physical, mental, and financial well-being of our employees by offering a competitive total rewards package for full-time employees, which includes medical, dental, and vision plans, 401k with an annual discretionary match, life insurance, commuter benefits, paid time off with paid holidays, and a broad range of other benefits.

The hiring range for this position is $140,000 - $150,000 per year. This range represents the base salary only, in good faith at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as relevant experience, skills, and qualifications. This position is bonus-eligible, with bonus amounts determined at the company’s discretion based on individual qualifications and applicable program term

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion:

At Barnes & Noble Education we empower everyone. Our mission is to support students, faculty and schools, serving as a catalyst to meet the evolving needs of the education system and a new generation of students. That starts with fostering an environment for our employees where diversity and individuality is celebrated.

Barnes & Noble Education is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. In the spirit of inclusivity, qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, ability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, nationality, protected veteran status, race, religion or sexual orientation.

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category manager jobs in new jersey

Director, Graduation Strategies

Sr. Category Manager, Beauty & Personal Care

AVP, Category Leadership - Meals & Beverages

Assistant Manager – Category Management Amazon & Away From Home (AFH)

Manager, Category & Shopper Insights (Home Care)

Senior Manager, Skin Care Category Strategy & Planning

Sr. Associate Manager – Category Management Drug Channel

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Category Insights Manager - Meijer

Manager, Merchandising

Tri-State Area Buyer/Merchant - Remote

Category Manager, Essentials | Food and General Merchandise

Sr. Manager, Category Visioning Rogaine

Category Insights Manager (CPG)

DMM, Channel Merchandising

Sr. Manager, RGM Strategy – Bakery & Cookies

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Sr Category Manager (CPG)

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