Category Development Manager - Target - Minneapolis, MN

Job ID: 31159165Company: Abbott LaboratoriesLocation: United States - Minnesota - MinneapolisJob Type: Full timeCategory: MarketingIndustry: HealthcarePosted Date: 2026-08-14Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.Category Development Manager - TargetAbout AbbottOur nutrition business develops science-based nutritional products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow, to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac, PediaSure, Pedialyte, Ensure, and Glucerna– to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives. At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contributionTuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.The Opportunity Our location in Minneapolis, MN, currently has an opportunity for a Category Development Manager - Target. Responsibilities include providing advanced analytics, shopper and consumer insights, and category recommendations to Target. Candidates must have excellent communication and organizational skills, the ability to identify and present recommendations and develop effective and accurate reporting tools.What You’ll Work OnBest in Class Category ManagementLead and manage Target Category Captainship; cultivate business relationships with Target key contacts and maintain best-in-class Category Analytics and Insights.Identify key business opportunities at a macro and micro level, while providing category management expertise to assist in achieving customer-specific goals.Deliver strategic and tactical initiatives aligned with Target business goals and objectives, driving market share and category growth.Develop and maintain strong partnerships with key Target stakeholders as the primary contact.Lead end-to-end Target POG build process; develop strategic recommendations, using merchandising principles that are aligned with strategic direction and retailer insights.Work seamlessly with onsite and offsite teammates to deliver category and shopper trends.Retailer SupportPenetrate Target at various levels to build relationships and influence decision-making.Build Abbott equity and influence retailer as a category knowledge resource.Plan and execute activities to develop, present and implement category management initiatives.Provide relevant category and shopper insights to drive assortment, distribution, category placement and aisle recommendations.Utilize market research and customer insights to drive strategic initiatives with Target.Analytical ExpertisePerform comprehensive category reviews, using Target-preferred metrics and industry analysis.Maintain and improve category reporting and efficiencies to drive business understanding and insights analysis.Lead training for new analytical tools and resources.Maintain proficiency in the use of Abbott computer systems, Blue Yonder Space Planning, Nielsen IQ, Circana syndicated data, Numerator, and Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Teams, OneDrive).Maintain proficiency in Target’s systems, including POL, VIQ, CKS, and DOMO.Required QualificationsBachelor's Degree7+ years of experience working in Category Management, Shopper Insights, or Sales AnalyticsPreferred QualificationsExcellent communication and organizational skillsAbility to identify and present recommendationsAbility to develop effective and accurate reporting toolsAdvanced Excel experienceMics:This is an onsite role – this is not a remote role/opportunity.Relocation assistance is not offered for this role.Apply NowLearn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.Connect with us at , on Facebook at and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.The base pay for this position is $99,300.00 – $198,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.Skillscategory managementshopper insightssales analyticsmarket researchdata analysiscategory reportingblue yonder space planningnielsen iqcircananumeratormicrosoft 365retailer relationship managementstrategic planningassortment planningdistribution managementmerchandising principlestraining deliveryexcelstakeholder managementreporting tools developmentbusiness relationship building