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A company that people love and positively impacts the lives of all whom we touch.\nbe your best self\nAt Interstate Batteries, you have the chance to be excellent at work and excellent at life. We know that professional success depends on personal wellbeing. That's why we want to enrich your life with the tools and services you need to succeed in every area of your life. Join us!\nPurpose of Job:\nThe Associate Category Manager supports the category management team and portfolio strategy through data analysis, reporting, presentation development, and execution of category & customer initiatives. 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Interstate Batteries complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. 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