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Director, Category Space

Red Bull


Job Location:

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 1 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 29 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Sales

Job Summary

SPACE AND CATEGORY EXPERTISE

Lead and influence space planning strategy across assigned customer accounts to ensure fair share representation of category and brand space.

Oversee reset process management planogram development and analysis reporting and clustering capabilities that support internal teams and retail partners.

Advance the development standardization and rollout of Category Space and Assortment tools and reporting to improve planogram communication identify merchandising and assortment opportunities and drive process efficiency.

Translate shopper category and customer insights into actionable strategies that bring Red Bulls merchandising principles to life.

 

LEADERSHIP AND TEAM DEVELOPMENT

Lead coach and develop a team of Category Space Manager(s) and Category Space Analyst(s) ensuring clear accountability career growth and strong execution across priorities.

Provide ongoing guidance workflow clarity and resources that enable the team to manage high-volume internal and external demands effectively.

Build team capability in analytical thinking merchandising strategy selling and influencing to deliver thought-leading insights for customer account growth.

 

STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS AND PLANNING

Partner directly with Category Development and Key Accounts teams during business planning to establish a continuous cycle of planning discovery analysis and insight sharing that supports Red Bull growth opportunities.

Build and manage strong relationships with buying and merchandising leaders across assigned customer accounts through consistent insight-led conversations and mutually beneficial retail recommendations.

Plan and communicate resource commitments with key internal stakeholders ensuring alignment on customer prioritization successful delivery against retailer commitments and flexibility to address emerging opportunities.


Qualifications :

Bring 10 years of experience in Space Planning Category Management CPG beverage or a related industry with demonstrated expertise influencing category and merchandising strategy.

Lead coach and develop high-performing teams while balancing multiple priorities stakeholder needs and high-volume workstreams.

Manage complex projects independently delegate effectively and create clear plans that support successful execution across internal teams and retail partners.

Translate complex data and insights into clear actionable recommendations through strong analytical communication presentation teaching and influencing skills.

Apply deep knowledge of syndicated data sources including Nielsen Circana and/or PDI to inform customer strategies and category recommendations.

Leverage Microsoft Office particularly Excel and PowerPoint to build compelling analyses presentations and business recommendations; experience with Blue Yonder space planning software preferred.

Apply familiarity with Snowflake SQL Python and Power BI to strengthen reporting automation and insight-generation capabilities preferred.

Bring an innovative solution-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving and strategic thinking skills.

Build strong working relationships with internal sales teams and customer account partners to influence decisions and drive initiatives forward.

Bachelors Degree strongly preferred.


Additional Information :

This position is open to U.S. citizens U.S. permanent residents or individuals who are currently authorized to work in the United States on a valid visa.

The base salary range for this position is $115200 - 172800 cash incentives. Actual salary offers may vary based on work experience. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified.

Our current Benefits include:

Comprehensive Medical Dental and Vision Plans 401k Match Family Leave PTO & Paid Holiday Schedule Pet Legal and Life Insurance Tuition Reimbursement (Benefits listed may vary depending on the nature of your employment and/or work location)

Red Bull North America Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability veteran status age or any other classification protected by Federal state or local law. We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants including those with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.


Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Full-time


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