Chemical Guys · 22 hours ago
Category Manager
Torrance, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$115K/yr - $135K/yr
5+ years expChemical Guys is a global lifestyle brand and leader in automotive appearance. The Category Manager plays a key role in driving growth within various categories by transforming complex data into actionable insights and strategies to elevate category performance and strengthen retailer partnerships.
AutomotiveManufacturing
Responsibilities
Analyze category, consumer, and competitive data from CIRCANA, retailer POS, and internal systems to uncover trends, whitespace, and opportunities
Deliver balanced, data-driven insights that create value for both trade partners and the overall category
Translate insights into actionable strategies for assortment optimization, pricing, and promotional planning
Monitor category performance and develop reporting tools and dashboards to measure progress against key metrics
Support innovation and product development through category opportunity analysis and trend identification
Partner with Sales Leaders, Amazon, and DTC teams to provide category insights that drive joint business planning and line reviews
Work directly with key retail partners (e.g., Walmart, AutoZone, Advance Auto Parts, O’Reilly, Amazon) to act as a Category Advisor, supporting shared goals and driving overall category growth
Create and present compelling category stories that highlight shopper trends, performance opportunities, and total-category growth drivers
Collaborate with Marketing and Product Development to align consumer insights with brand and category strategies
Strengthen retailer relationships through credible, data-backed category leadership and proactive communication
Evaluate performance across in-store and online channels to optimize assortment, pricing, and promotional effectiveness
Partner with eCommerce and DTC teams to analyze digital performance, shopper behavior, and cross-channel opportunities
Leverage omni-channel data to deliver a unified view of category and consumer performance
Support consistent execution of category strategies across retail, digital, and marketplace environments
Work collaboratively with Sales, Marketing, Product, and Finance to align category insights with business priorities
Lead the preparation of category reviews, scorecards, and performance reports for internal leadership and external customers
Advocate for data-informed decision-making and foster a culture of category thinking across teams
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Analytics, or related field
Minimum 5 years of Category Management experience within CPG, Automotive, or related industries
Demonstrated experience partnering with major retail or trade partners
Strong analytical and presentation skills with the ability to turn complex data into clear insights and strategies
Experience with syndicated data, consumer panel data, and retailer POS systems
Excellent communication, collaboration, and influencing skills across all levels of the organization
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and results-driven with strong business acumen
Willingness and ability to travel domestically up to approximately 10 trips per year (typically one to two nights each)
Preferred
Proficiency with CIRCANA (IRI/Nielsen) and retailer data systems (e.g., Walmart Luminate, Amazon Retail Analytics, etc.)
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; Power BI or Tableau experience
Company
Chemical Guys
Chemical Guys specializes in the highest quality car care chemicals, car wash accessories, buffing pads and machines.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2018-06-04Private Equity
Leadership Team
Arthur Zambelli
Chief Executive Officer
Paul F. Scott III
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-07-15
2025-03-25
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