Category Analyst

SharkNinja

  • Needham, MA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
About UsSharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people's lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market, and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 3,600+ associates, the company's products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.Part of Strategic Sales and Analytics organization, the Category Analyst focuses on providing analytics and strategic support to the Category Manager and providing proactive business insights. The Category Analyst will be responsible to assist in crafting compelling sell-in stories, ensure Ninja is set to meet account benchmarks, and serve as the expert on Ninja's performance, market trends, and competitors' performance for assigned sub-categories. This is an excellent position for a highly motivated, Category Analyst who likes to work in a fast-paced environment and data driven atmosphere.Responsibilities:
  • Identify actionable reporting that assists in driving winning at each subcategory
  • Provide category support
  • Generate and present actionable insights on pricing, promotional impacts, positioning, competitive landscape, and market needs to develop comprehensive strategies
  • Participate in delivery of daily, weekly, monthly deliverables reporting on the health of the business
  • Identify category gaps/opportunities, craft sales stories with strategic recommendations that differentiate Ninja from competitors, helping to increase distribution, space, and displays
Core Skills:
  • Build partnerships, both internal and external facing, with customer service mindset
  • Ability to create objective analytics
  • Innate curiosity and desire to find creative solutions
  • Act as the voice of the market and category
Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
  • 2+ years of relevant work experience within category management or sales analysis
  • Experience working for consumer goods company preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to multi-task and detail oriented, ensuring deadlines are met
  • Ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced work environment
  • Ability to present and calibrate on critical challenges to internal and external partners
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • Experience pulling and analyzing syndicated data (IRI, Nielsen, NPD, GFK, etc.)
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel / Office skills
The Category Analyst is a hybrid position, based in our Needham, MA headquarters.Our CultureAt SharkNinja, we don't just raise the bar-we push past it every single day. Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible, push boundaries, and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane, you'll be right at home.What We OfferWe offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and more. We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining what's possible. When you join, you're not just part of a company-you're part of an outrageously extraordinary community. Together, we won't just launch products-we'll disrupt entire markets.At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja's innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA.Learn more about us:SharkNinja's Candidate Privacy Notice can be found here:For candidates based in China, please visit:For candidates based in Vietnam, please visit:We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other class protected by legislation, and local law. SharkNinja will consider reasonable accommodations consistent with legislation, and local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact SharkNinja People & Culture at

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