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Program Manager – Category
Softcard (acquired by Google)Category Program Manager responsible for managing category-specific strategies within the automotive sector. Collaborates with sales teams, suppliers, and stakeholders to drive initiatives and product launches.
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive experience in category management and product management within the automotive or industrial sectors, with strong analytical skills to monitor performance and identify opportunities. Capable of effective communication and training to enhance product knowledge across sales teams.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Category ManagementProduct ManagementSales OperationsAnalytical SkillsEffective Communication
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Product KnowledgeCategory Performance MetricsProject ManagementTraining DevelopmentSales Initiatives
Soft Skills
Presentation SkillsStakeholder EngagementCollaboration
Industry Keywords
Automotive SectorIndustrial SectorCross-Functional CollaborationProduct LaunchesPromotional Programs
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Develop and execute category-specific strategies in alignment with Senior Category Program Manager guidance.
- Provide in-depth product expertise and training to Business Development Managers, Inside Sales, Customer Order Specialists, and field sales teams within the assigned category.
- Partner with suppliers to coordinate training, sales initiatives, and enhance product knowledge.
- Manage category promotional programs, new product rollouts, and product launches.
- Track and report category performance metrics and contribute to ongoing category analysis.
- Support field adoption of product programs by addressing product questions and providing technical knowledge as needed (within scope).
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Operations, and Sales teams to ensure cohesive execution of category objectives.
- Assist the Senior Category Program Manager in managing multiple category projects and initiatives.
- Travel as required to support field activities and supplier engagements (typically less than Senior Category Program Manager travel requirements).
Requirements
What you’ll need- Minimum 5 to 7 years of experience in category management, product management, sales operations, or related fields within automotive or industrial sectors.
- Strong product knowledge of the assigned category.
- Effective presentation and communication skills demonstrated through training and stakeholder engagement.
- Analytical skills to monitor category performance and identify opportunities.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities independently.
Benefits
Comp & perks- Willingness to travel as needed to support the field (estimated up to 50%)