Category Manager+69% typical comp change · ~3.0y typical
38% of observed moves out of Category Analyst go here (1,400 careers)
leadership branchconfidence high1,400 careers100% of observed exits move upward from there
Observed career paths · category_management
Where does a Category Analyst go next?
10 observed directions, from real career histories. Percentages are the share of people who made each move; the count is how many careers each number rests on. This is the generic map. No aspiration, no filler.
Management path
Senior Category Manager+69% typical comp change · ~3.0y typical
38% of observed moves out of Category Analyst go here (1,400 careers)
leadership branchconfidence high1,400 careers100% of observed exits move upward from there
Director of Category Management+126% typical comp change · ~6.0y typical
reachable via Category Manager. 28% joint share of observed careers
leadership branchconfidence high1,400 careers84% of observed exits move upward from there
Higher-growth opportunity
VP Merchandising & Category+224% typical comp change · ~6.0y typical
reachable via Category Manager. 9% joint share of observed careers
executive stepconfidence high1,400 careersno observed onward moves above the evidence floor
Career pivot
Senior Territory Manager, Beverage+10% typical comp change · ~4.0y typical
12% of observed moves out of Category Analyst go here (460 careers)
pivotconfidence moderate460 careers86% of observed exits move upward from there
Senior Apparel Merchandiser+15% typical comp change · ~4.0y typical
12% of observed moves out of Category Analyst go here (460 careers)
pivotconfidence moderate460 careers60% of observed exits move upward from there
Senior Wellness Coach-10% typical comp change · ~8.0y typical
reachable via Senior Apparel Merchandiser. 2% joint share of observed careers
pivotconfidence moderate460 careers86% of observed exits move upward from there