Category Manager

Hankook

Hankook

Clarksville, TN, USA

Posted on May 15, 2026

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Hankook & Company is seeking a creative, strategic, results-driven, full time Category / Sales / Social Media Manager (CTMG) to join our growing team in Clarksville, TN.

The Category Manager will play a key role to deliver market, customer, and category insights based on sales and market data. To be successful in this role, you must have experience as a conceptual thinker who enjoys strategic conversations, as well as have the ability to dig deep into the data and translate insights into stories.

Position Responsibilities:

Deliver category, customer, and brand insights using sales and market data

Analyze trends and develop actionable recommendations for business growth

Build and maintain dashboards and reporting tools to monitor sales performance

Conduct assortment analysis and plan-o-gram recommendations

Evaluate performance of new product launches and key business initiatives

Analyze pricing and promotional activity against competitors

Support SKU rationalization efforts to maximize portfolio productivity

Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Innovation, and Business Analytics teams

Partner with customers and data providers to strengthen reporting and market intelligence

Social Media & Content Responsibilities:

Create, manage, and publish engaging content across social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc…

Develop social media strategies that increase brand visibility, audience engagement, and lead generation

Monitor social media trends, analytics, and audience insights to improve performance

Capture and create photo, video, and graphic content for marketing campaigns and promotions

Maintain a consistent brand voice and messaging across all digital channels

Respond to online inquiries, comments, and customer interactions professionally and promptly

Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to support campaigns, promotions, and product launches

Track and report social media performance metrics and growth opportunities

What We’re Looking For:

Bachelor’s degree in business management, marketing or a related field

4-7 years of experience in a category management role, prior CPG and/or automotive battery experience preferred

A strong knowledge of Category Management practices and tools (Nielsen, Panel Data, JDA space planning)

Proven ability to translate data into insights via storytelling that supports the effective management of the business at the category level

Able to engage in both strategic and tactical work, and transition between modes of operation easily

Demonstrated analytical abilities with an outcome-focused mindset

Well-developed written and oral presentation skills

Ability to collaborate and communicate cross-functionally

Able to multitask and manage multiple projects effectively

Collaborative, team player with a “can-do” attitude

Ability to travel to meet with customers

Why Join Hankook & Company?

At Hankook & Company, we value innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, contribute fresh ideas, and build rewarding careers.

We offer a competitive salary and an exemplary benefits package, including:

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hankook & Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.