Top 66 Category manager Jobs in Wilmette Il

Product Manager – Power Products (Retail Hardware)
Confidential —Clarendon Hills, IL
- $80,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Sales
- Data analysis skills
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Assistant Merchant
Ace Hardware Corporation —Oak Brook, IL
- $76,300 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Category Management Analyst
Molson Coors —Chicago, IL
- $69,800 - $91,600 a year
- Marketing
- Mid-level
- Office
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
11d
Category Manager
HARIBO of America —Rosemont, IL
- $118,000 - $144,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- 5 years
- Presentation skills
- Bachelor's degree
Sr. Manager - Category Management
HARIBO of America —Rosemont, IL
- $150,000 - $185,000 a year
- Full-time
- Marketing
- Office
- Supervising experience
Regional Merchandising Director - Midwest & Mid-Atlantic
Louis Vuitton —Chicago, IL
- $160,000 - $190,000 a year
- Merchandising
- In-person
- Training & development
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Manager, Category Strategy
Walgreens —Deerfield, IL
- $102,800 - $164,400 a year
- Merchandising
- Office
- High school diploma or GED
Senior Director Category Space Management
Acosta Group —Oak Brook, IL
- $123,600 - $154,500 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
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Category Manager
Network Distribution —Schaumburg, IL
- $100,000 - $120,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- 3 years
- Profit sharing
- Wellness program
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Associate Manager, Category Leadership
Campbell Soup Company —Chicago, IL
- $87,900 - $120,900 a year
- Full-time
- Merchandising
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
12d
Senior Manager, Category Insights
Mike's Hard Lemonade —Chicago, IL
- $150,000 - $170,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Senior level
- Communication skills
- Marketing
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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12d
Planner, Merchandise
Crate and Barrel —Northbrook, IL
- $83,000 - $110,000 a year
- Email
- Merchandising
- Mid-level
- Office
- Store discount
- Disability insurance
Merchant
Crate and Barrel —Northbrook, IL
- $100,000 - $130,000 a year
- Email
- 7 years
- Sales
- Merchandising
- Store discount
- Disability insurance
Associate Category Manager
Walgreens —Deerfield, IL
- $86,400 - $138,200 a year
- Microsoft Word
- Sales
- Computer literacy
Associate Manager, DashMart - Category Strategy & Operations
DoorDash USA —Chicago, IL
- $105,400 - $155,000 a year
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- SQL
- Paid parental leave
- Parental leave
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8d
Director, Category Management
Sunstar Americas, Inc. —Schaumburg, IL
- $162,974 - $212,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Office
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Profit sharing
- Paid holidays
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8d
Senior Category Leader
BLACKHAWK INDUSTRIAL OPERATING CO —Chicago, IL
- $145,000 - $175,000 a year
- Full-time
- Marketing
- Pass drug screening
- English
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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7d
Category Manager
McCain Foods Limited —Oakbrook Terrace, IL
- $81,600 - $108,900 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Organizational skills
- Senior level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Category Management Analyst
Molson Coors Brewing Company —Chicago, IL
- $69,800 - $91,600 a year
- Marketing
- Mid-level
- Office
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
11d
Category Insights Analyst (Specialty Small Format)
Mike's Hard Lemonade —Chicago, IL
- $70,000 - $80,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Merchandising
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Product Manager – Power Products (Retail Hardware)

Confidential
Clarendon Hills, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$80,000 - $90,000 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Qualifications

Market research experience within retail industry
Assortment planning
Communication with suppliers
Sourcing
Pricing
Category management
Managing pricing strategies for product lines
Competitive analysis
Data analysis skills
Product assortment enhancement
Sales data analysis
Retail category management
Collaboration with manufacturing teams
Supplier relationship management (SRM)
Negotiated pricing
Cross-functional team management
Cross-functional communication

Full Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking a Product Manager / Product Sales professional to lead our Power Products category, including wall taps, surge protectors, multi-outlet strips, and extension cords. This role owns category strategy and execution—from assortment optimization and pricing to competitive benchmarking and sourcing collaboration—serving as a key partner to retail customers in the hardware channel.

The preferred location is West Chicagoland; we are open to hybrid or remote candidates with the right experience.

Key Responsibilities

Own the Power Products category as the subject-matter expert, driving strategy, roadmap, and day-to-day category decisions.
Partner with retail hardware buyers and internal sales teams to support growth, line reviews, assortment planning, and execution.
Evaluate and improve existing assortments: identify gaps, recommend additions/changes, and rationalize underperforming SKUs.
Monitor market trends: track competitors, new product launches, pricing moves, promotions, and channel dynamics.
Develop pricing: build pricing models, margin targets, and recommendations aligned to competitive positioning and retailer requirements.
Drive product competitiveness: recommend features, specifications, packaging, and compliance needs to maintain or improve position in the market.
Support sourcing and supplier management: collaborate with factories and sourcing partners on cost, lead times, quality, specs, and production readiness.
Create product and category documentation: item setup details, spec sheets, sell-in materials, and category insights for internal and customer use.
Cross-functional leadership: coordinate with operations, quality, sales, marketing, and sourcing to launch and maintain products successfully.

Required Qualifications

Proven experience in product management and/or product sales within consumer products.
Strong category knowledge of power accessories (wall taps, surge protectors, outlet strips, extension cords).
Demonstrated experience working with buyers in the retail hardware channel (e.g., hardware retail, home improvement, regional chains, distributors).
Hands-on understanding of sourcing and factory collaboration, including cost negotiations, specifications, lead times, and quality considerations.
Track record of building assortment recommendations and pricing strategies based on market and competitor analysis.
Strong analytical skills and comfort working with data (POS, pricing, margin, competitive sets).
Excellent communication skills and ability to influence across functions.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with line reviews, planograms, and assortment strategy for retail.
Familiarity with relevant standards/compliance considerations in power products (as applicable to your product set).
Existing relationships in the retail hardware channel.

Work Location

Preferred: Chicagoland area
Open to: Remote or Hybrid (based on experience and business needs)

What Success Looks Like

Assortments remain competitive, productive, and aligned to buyer needs.
Pricing is defensible, margin-aware, and responsive to market changes.
New and improved products launch on time with clear specs and strong positioning.
Supplier collaboration improves cost, quality, and continuity of supply.

How to Apply

Submit your resume and a brief note highlighting:

your power products experience,
retail hardware buyer experience, and
examples of assortment and pricing work.

Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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