Category Space Manager

The Category Space Manager is key in advancing Red Bull’s Space Planning function and evolving our internal methodologies. In partnership with an assigned Category Space Analyst, this role supports strategic space initiatives across the U.S. market, focusing on driving internal alignment, efficiency, and long-term impact through smart, data-driven decisions. This role collaborates cross-functionally with Category Development, Insights, Sales, I.T., and Field Teams to inform strategy and ensure seamless execution. The Category Space Manager is also responsible for mentoring Analysts (s), building team capabilities, and contributing to continuously improving tools and processes. Expertise in tools such as Circana, Excel, Power BI, JDA/Blue Yonder, and internal Shopper & Category insights is essential. The Category Space Manager will leverage these resources to deliver reporting that enhances visibility, unlocks growth opportunities, and supports key internal planning cycles and business objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Areas that play to your strengths

All the responsibilities we'll trust you with:

• BUILD STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP ACROSS TERRITORY WITH INSIGHTFUL PLANOGRAMS AND FACT-BASED STORY TELLING

  Help build the future for Category Space Analysts, acting as a coach and mentor.

  Turn data into stories to conclude, identify opportunities, make recommendations, and evaluate impact for strategic accounts

  Accompany Category Development Managers or lead retailers’ meetings regarding space planning methodology and processes

  Manage and drive projects for accounts by maintaining accurate timelines and resources, working with outside vendors

• DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN SPACE PLANNING RESEARCH AND RESOURCES

  Develop insights-based schematic presentations using external and internal data to help drive thought leadership for the field

  Build and maintain data-driven tools to capture category growth information for each Red Bull account

  Conduct new space planning research and analysis, and present recommendations to the Business Insights Team

  Develop and maintain Space Planning Tools suite, including but not limited to: product and image libraries, JDA tables, labels, highlights, and space calculator

EXPERIENCE

Your areas of knowledge and expertise

that matter most for this role:

• 2+ years’ experience in product merchandising, space planning software, or related work experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required.  Ability to turn complex data sets into meaningful/actionable recommendations.
• Ability to integrate multiple tools to solve problems
• Experience with syndicated data tools (e.g. Circana, NITRO, Nielsen Answers CORE) strongly preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to present both internally and externally to retailers
• Expert in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Ability to identify new opportunities to support key initiatives / improve existing processes
• Strong customer service aptitude, ability to work with all levels of the organization from Field Level to Executive Management
• Customer or client-facing experience preferred
• CPG industry experience a plus

• Travel 20-30%
• Permanent
• Benefits eligible