Category Manager Requirements, Skills & Qualifications

The following common skills and qualifications are required of a Category Manager:

  • BA in business administration, marketing or similar relevant field
  • Previous working experience as category manager for (x) years
  • Expertise in category management
  • Analytical and critical thinker
  • Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
  • In-depth knowledge of marketing and sales operations and processes 
  • Hands on experience with analyzing big data and making forecasts 

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Category Manager skill, qualifications and experience. Job requirements for specific Category Manager roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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