Carter Gagnon
About Carter Gagnon
Carter Gagnon serves as the Director of Category Management at Advance Auto Parts, a position he has held since 2020. He has a diverse background in category management and product analysis, with previous roles at Advance Auto Parts and other companies.
Work at Advance Auto Parts
Carter Gagnon has held multiple positions at Advance Auto Parts since 2015. He began as an Assistant Category Manager from 2015 to 2016. He then advanced to Category Manager from 2016 to 2018, followed by a role as Senior Category Manager from 2018 to 2020. In 2020, he was promoted to Director of Category Management, a position he continues to hold. His tenure at Advance Auto Parts spans over eight years, showcasing his growth within the company.
Education and Expertise
Carter Gagnon earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance from East Carolina University, completing his studies from 2008 to 2012. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the same institution, focusing on Finance and Management Information Systems from 2012 to 2013. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his roles in category management and product analysis.
Background in Product Analysis
Before joining Advance Auto Parts, Carter Gagnon worked at Badger Sportswear as a Product Analyst and SKU Developer from 2013 to 2014. He also gained experience as a Market Research Intern at Game Theory Group International in 2013. His early career roles contributed to his expertise in product management and market analysis.
Previous Roles and Experience
Carter Gagnon has held various positions in the retail and product management sectors. He worked as an Assistant Category Manager at Kangaroo Express from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, he served as a Graduate Assistant at East Carolina University from 2012 to 2013. These roles have equipped him with diverse skills applicable to his current position in category management.