Senior Manager, Category Development

Senior Manager, Category Development Framingham, Massachusetts, United States Job ID: 71665 | Category: Merchandising | Remote/On-site: On-site | Pay Range: $115,000 – $169,000 Job Description The Senior Manager, Category Development serves as a strategic business leader responsible for driving sustainable category growth, portfolio strategy, and merchant partnerships across key businesses. Key Responsibilities Develop and execute multi-year category growth strategies and actionable roadmaps. Identify growth platforms, innovation opportunities, and emerging market trends. Evaluate portfolio performance and prioritize investments. Lead category strategy discussions with merchandising leaders and stakeholders. Align cross-functional teams to execute strategic priorities. Analyze customer behavior, market trends, and financial performance. Build business cases and support ROI-focused decisions. Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team. Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, Economics, or equivalent work experience. 8+ years of experience in category management, strategy, merchandising, consulting, or analytics. Experience developing and executing growth strategies and business plans. Experience influencing cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders. Strong financial acumen and business case development experience. Proficiency with Excel, Tableau, Power BI, or related tools. Preferred Qualifications MBA or advanced degree preferred. 8+ years of experience in retail, CPG or related industry. 3+ years of people leadership experience. Experience managing complex category portfolios. Private brand, product development, and category management experience. Compensation & Benefits Competitive base salary + bonus on eligible positions. Paid Time Off: 22 days plus 7 major holidays and 1 floating holiday. 401(k) Matching: Company match 401(k) plan. Online and retail discounts. Wellness programs for physical and mental health. On-site amenities: daycare, cafeteria, fitness center, and coffee shop at our HQ. Equal Opportunity Employer Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Staples Bellingham