BIC · 6 hours ago
Category Manager
Shelton, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expBIC is a company that has been creating simple and joyful products for over 75 years, and they are looking for a Category Manager to drive business growth with key retailers. The role involves leveraging insights from various data sources to provide category and shopper thought leadership, as well as collaborating with sales teams to optimize strategies and sales opportunities.
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Responsibilities
Perform sound analyses of available data (IRI syndicated, household panel, customer specific data, custom studies, and other industry resources) to derive insights to:
Proactively identify and quantify 4-P's opportunities at the national & account levels
Inform on channel/ account-specific strategies and action plans
Partner with Sales team on customer presentation development by identifying category and BIC opportunities at the account
Provide plan-o-gram optimization recommendations to maximize customer category and BIC sales
Build both internal and customer relationships to drive partnership opportunities leading to mutual sales growth
Assist Business Development Director with customer accounts and development of analyst
Qualification
Required
Strong proficiency in computer applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
3-5 years of experience analyzing syndicated scanner and household panel data (IRI, A.C. Nielsen or other data sources)
Demonstrated skills in analyzing data from various sources to provide insights and recommendations
Knowledge and proficiency using Space Management applications (JDA, Apollo, Spaceman or ProSpace)
Strong verbal and written communication skills for presenting insights and recommendations
Strong ability to hold others accountable to processes and timelines
Strong competency in successfully managing multiple projects
Ability to take initiative, identify key business needs, and recommend solutions with little direction
Ability to learn new software and tools to improve effectiveness and efficiency in achievement of key responsibilities
Interest in growing professionally in roles of increasing responsibility within Category Management or Sales-related position
Company
BIC
A global leader in stationery, lighters, and shavers, BIC brings simplicity and joy to everyday life.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1999-04-01IPO
Leadership Team
Chad Spooner
Chief Financial Officer
Adriana Pascarella
HR Business Partner, North America Supply Chain & Global HR Project Lead
Recent News
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2025-07-18
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