Director of Category Management Job at Cherry Ventures (Waltham, MA)

Director of Category Management

Xometry is seeking a Boston or Maryland/DC/North Virginia based Director of Cate...

Location

United States , North Bethesda

Salary:

112000.00 - 145000.00 USD / Year

Cherry Ventures

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Undergraduate degree, preferably in business related disciplines
Deep understanding of the CNC/Toolling manufacturing space is a plus
A track record of success in developing relationships with stakeholders, working collaboratively and negotiating to drive multi-departmental projects.
Analytical mindset and data-driven approach: demonstrated experience working with complex data to develop robust commercial recommendations
Demonstrated success in building business relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Track record of leading successful commercial negotiations
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
English required
Advanced level Google Sheets and Google slides expertise
Demonstrated ability to work within a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment

Job Responsibility

Develop and manage category strategy in alignment with Xometry business goals
Manage a portfolio of CNC and Tooling focused suppliers within the category, driving supplier development by setting strategic goals, negotiating business terms and reviewing performance
Analyse supplier and category performance to determine tactical next steps and strategic vision
Negotiate frequently with existing suppliers to optimise performance and cost base, including everyday pricing, annual incentive programs, advertising programs and promotions
Be a senior internal and external escalation point, often involving negotiations with C-suite members from our external partners
Identify sales, merchandising, and operational opportunities for the category and collaborate with internal teams to drive change
Collaborate across departments to drive category goals, including Logistics, Operations, Case Management, Sales, Customer Service and Tech

What we offer

401(k) match
medical, dental and vision insurance
life and disability insurance
generous paid time off including vacation, sick leave, floating and fixed holidays, maternity and bonding leave
EAP, other wellbeing resources

Fulltime

Director of Product Management, lakeFS

We are looking for a Director of Product Management to lead product strategy and...

Location

United States , New York

Salary:

Not provided

LakeFS

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Significant product management experience in a technical B2B software company, preferably in databases, data infrastructure, AI tooling, developer tools, cloud infrastructure, or related systems
Strong technical depth, with the ability to reason about architecture, APIs, distributed systems, data platforms, and developer workflows
Previous hands-on software development experience
Proven ability to work effectively with engineering teams on complex technical products
Experience owning product strategy and roadmap for infrastructure or platform products
Strong customer discovery skills, including the ability to distinguish urgent customer needs from one-off requests
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially with technical audiences
Ability to operate independently in a fast-moving startup environment
Located on the U.S. East Coast or able to work substantial East Coast hours

Job Responsibility

Define and drive product strategy, roadmap, and prioritization for lakeFS (both Open Source and Enterprise)
Work directly with customers and users to understand workflows, pain points, buying drivers, and technical requirements
Partner closely with engineering to shape technically sound, high-impact product solutions
Collaborate with sales, marketing and customer success on positioning, launches, enablement, and adoption
Develop a deep understanding of the data infrastructure, AI tooling, and developer tooling landscape
Own product requirements, trade-off decisions, success metrics, and post-launch learning
Represent the product externally with customers, partners, community members, and technical audiences
Help evolve lakeFS from a strong technical product into a category-defining platform

Fulltime

Senior Director Category Space Management

This is a #Hybrid role, working in the office 3 days a week. You will lead high-...

Location

United States , San Antonio

Salary:

123600.00 - 154500.00 USD / Year

Acosta

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
5–8+ years of relevant industry experience, including 1–3+ years in a leadership role
Strong knowledge of the CPG industry and space management/category management practices
Proven ability to lead teams, influence stakeholders, and drive results in a fast-paced environment
Experience leveraging data, tools, and insights to support business decisions
Strong communication, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and industry tools
Strong CPG expertise with proficiency in industry tools of Blue Yonder, Circana, Nielsen, Power BI and Microsoft Office
Proven leader who drives project execution, sets clear goals, and delivers measurable results
Results-oriented with the ability to remove obstacles and keep teams on track

Job Responsibility

Assist in the management of multiple clients-understanding client goals, supporting performance discussions, and delivering actionable insights to improve efficiency and effectiveness
Ensure teams consistently deliver measurable value, including sales growth, improved processes, and enhanced decision-making support for clients
Lead and develop high-performing teams delivering space management, analytics, and category support across varying client needs
Translate client and leadership priorities into clear team direction, ensuring timely, accurate, and high-quality deliverables
Apply best practices in space management, assortment, and analytics to support fact-based decision making
Improve processes, workflows, and resource allocation to enhance efficiency and scalability
Identify opportunities to expand client relationships and deepen engagement in partnership with senior leaders
Support the development and optimization of tools and solutions that support data analysis and decision-making
Foster collaboration, communication, and knowledge-sharing across teams

Fulltime

Senior Director Category Space Management

You will lead high-impact analytics, space management, and category management t...

Location

United States , Grand Rapids

Salary:

123600.00 - 154500.00 USD / Year

Acosta

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
5-8+ years of relevant industry experience, including 1-3+ years in a leadership role
Strong knowledge of the CPG industry and space management/category management practices
Proven ability to lead teams, influence stakeholders, and drive results in a fast-paced environment
Experience leveraging data, tools, and insights to support business decisions
Strong communication, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and industry tools
Strong CPG expertise with proficiency in industry tools of Blue Yonder, Circana, Nielsen, Power BI and Microsoft Office
Proven leader who drives project execution, sets clear goals, and delivers measurable results
Results-oriented with the ability to remove obstacles and keep teams on track

Job Responsibility

Assist in the management of multiple clients-understanding client goals, supporting performance discussions, and delivering actionable insights to improve efficiency and effectiveness
Ensure teams consistently deliver measurable value, including sales growth, improved processes, and enhanced decision-making support for clients
Lead and develop high-performing teams delivering space management, analytics, and category support across varying client needs
Translate client and leadership priorities into clear team direction, ensuring timely, accurate, and high-quality deliverables
Apply best practices in space management, assortment, and analytics to support fact-based decision making
Improve processes, workflows, and resource allocation to enhance efficiency and scalability
Identify opportunities to expand client relationships and deepen engagement in partnership with senior leaders
Support the development and optimization of tools and solutions that support data analysis and decision-making
Foster collaboration, communication, and knowledge-sharing across teams

What we offer

Opportunity to lead impactful, enterprise-level initiatives
High visibility with senior leadership and key clients
Collaborative, growth-focused culture that invests in your development

Fulltime

Director of Brand Management

The Director of Brand Management is responsible for leading the strategic develo...

Location

United States , Scottsdale; Columbus

Salary:

Not provided

Dansons

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

8–12+ years of experience in brand management or marketing leadership
Proven experience leading brands in a multi-channel, retail-centric environment
Strong strategic, analytical, and commercial skills
Experience managing and developing teams
Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders

Job Responsibility

Define and lead brand positioning, value propositions, and messaging frameworks
Own long-term brand strategy and equity objectives across the portfolio
Lead annual brand planning and ensure alignment to business goals
Serve as brand steward, ensuring consistency across all consumer and shopper touchpoints
Manage brand portfolios, including SKU prioritization and lifecycle management
Lead go-to-market strategy for new product launches and line extensions
Balance short-term revenue objectives with long-term brand health
Partner with Creative team to translate brand strategy into compelling storytelling
Collaborate with Media & Growth to ensure brand strategies are reflected in media investment decisions
Align with Trade Marketing and Sales on retail execution and promotional strategy

Fulltime

Director of Product Marketing Management for Health

Healthcare is at an inflection point. AI has the potential to fundamentally chan...

Location

United States , Redmond

Salary:

130900.00 - 251900.00 USD / Year

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Master's Degree in Marketing, Computer Science, Business or related field AND 4+ years experience in product marketing OR Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Computer Science, Business or related field AND 6+ years experience in product marketing OR equivalent experience
4+ years people management experience or indirect people management experience (or virtual teams)

Job Responsibility

Deep health industry, clinical and user understanding
Narrative before product
Roadmap shaping with conviction
Category-defining positioning
Early go-to-market (GTM) and Creative Development
Messaging architecture and naming
Leadership and team
Domain Experience
Product and Roadmap Influence
Early GTM and creative development

Fulltime

Director of Product Marketing Management for Education

AI is poised to redefine how the world learns — who gets access, how teachers te...

Location

United States , Redmond

Salary:

130900.00 - 251900.00 USD / Year

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Master's Degree in Marketing, Computer Science, Business or related field AND 4+ years experience in go-to-market/product marketing in education OR Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Computer Science, Business or related field AND 6+ years experience in go-to-market/product marketing in education OR equivalent experience
4+ years people management experience or indirect people management experience (or virtual teams)
Master's Degree in Marketing, Computer Science, Business or related field AND 8+ years experience in go-to-market/product marketing in education OR Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Computer Science, Business or related field AND 12+ years experience in go-to-market/product marketing in education OR equivalent experience
6+ years people management experience
10+ years of product marketing experience, including ownership of upstream product strategy and positioning for complex platforms in Education or adjacent regulated domains
5+ years experience in Education technology or large scale consumer/enterprise distribution
Experience operating at a director-level scope and influence, shaping product direction through customer, institutional, and market insight, and driving outcomes through systems and cross functional leadership, not just execution
Experience defining and scaling global narratives and launches, translating complex AI capabilities into clear, differentiated value propositions that resonate across higher ed, lifelong learning, and global markets
Experience leading high impact global launches, including defining success metrics (adoption, usage, perception) and building reusable messaging, assets, and enablement frameworks for field and GTM teams

Job Responsibility

Define the foundational customer, institutional, and market insights that shape the Education Product roadmap
Identify the unmet (learning, emotional, mental) needs of students and translate them into crisp product requirements
Build a deep understanding of global education systems, pedagogical trends, and the rapidly evolving competitive landscape to guide product direction
Own the core narrative for Microsoft AI in Education — from category definition to product level positioning
Craft stories that resonate across university/college and lifelong learning audiences, balancing aspiration with evidence
Ensure every product has a clear, differentiated, emotionally resonant value proposition grounded in real learning outcomes
Partner with go-to-market (GTM), Sales, and Campus Field teams to ensure launches are not just well executed, but strategically sequenced and deeply aligned to student needs
Define the success metrics for Education launches and ensure the organization is aligned on best practices
Build the assets, messaging frameworks, and enablement materials that empower global teams to tell a consistent, compelling story
Serve as the connective tissue between Product, Engineering, Research, Policy, and Marketing

What we offer

Benefits and other compensation as described
Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

Fulltime

Director of Procurement, Corporate Category

Crusoe is scaling rapidly, and the services that power our corporate functions—f...

Location

United States , San Francisco

Salary:

208000.00 - 260000.00 USD / Year

Crusoe

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or a related field along with 10–12 years of progressive experience in Corporate Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, or Supply Chain Management
5+ years in category management or procurement, with a focus on indirect or corporate services
A history of developing and executing category strategies that deliver measurable cost savings and service improvements
Strong skills in contract negotiation and supplier relationship management (SRM)
Excellent problem-solving abilities, with deep experience in spend analysis
Exceptional ability to build relationships, manage expectations, and influence at all levels of the organization
Hands-on experience with procure-to-pay (P2P) systems, such as Coupa

Job Responsibility

Lead complex, multi-million dollar negotiations for Master Purchase Agreements (MPAs) and Master Service Agreements (MSAs)
Partner closely with the Procurement Shared Services team to enforce and drive adoption of the organization's procurement policy and financial control framework
Enforce strict financial controls and documented sourcing practices for high-value expenditures
Lead, hire, mentor, and manage a high-performing team of Category Managers and Specialists
Cultivate strong, collaborative relationships with internal business leaders
Use influence and internal partnership to drive solutions for systemic issues that extend beyond Procurement

What we offer

Restricted Stock Units in a fast growing, well-funded technology company
Health insurance package options that include HDHP and PPO, vision, and dental for you and your dependents
Employer contributions to HSA accounts
Paid Parental Leave
Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
Teladoc
401(k) with a 100% match up to 4% of salary
Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
Cell phone reimbursement
Tuition reimbursement

Fulltime

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