Category Manager
Keurig Dr PepperCategory Manager
Join our dynamic team as a Category Manager, collaborating within the Business Unit Category Management team. This position offers an opportunity for an analytically talented professional to drive market growth across our diverse portfolio.
In this role, you will conduct comprehensive analyses, derive insights from multiple data sources, and create actionable recommendations. Your
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ability to communicate effectively and influence will be instrumental in executing strategies within the Customer Facing teams.
Key Responsibilities:
• Build and nurture relationships with the Commercialization team, positioning us as the essential partner for category management.
• Provide consumer-driven category leadership using market insights and trends to guide strategic and tactical decision-making.
• Conduct thorough analyses using research, data visualization, and category management tools to identify business opportunities and challenges.
• Collaborate with various internal teams to uncover business opportunities and develop solutions.
• Contribute to category management reporting, trend analysis, and special project work for cross-functional teams.
• Apply critical thinking to identify issues and opportunities, enhancing analyses beyond mere reporting to transform insights into retail actions.
• Serve as a category expert for cross-functional team members.
Compensation Package:
• $96,800 - $126,000 annually
• Actual salary may vary based on experience and skills
• Benefits, based on eligibility and agreements, include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, a 401(k) program with employer matching, childcare and elder care, adoption and fertility benefits, paid parental leave, employee resource groups, tuition reimbursement, education assistance, a wellness platform, mileage reimbursement, and more
• Eligibility for an annual performance-based bonus
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree required
• At least 5 years of experience in Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) focusing on category management, business analytics, or shopper insights
• Comprehensive knowledge of syndicated data, especially IRI and/or Nielsen
• Proficiency in JDA Space Planning software and Tableau
• Excellent communication skills in verbal, written, presentation formats
• Strong ability to use data and insights to create actionable category management recommendations
• A track record of building collaborative partnerships with both customers and internal teams
• Skilled in devising strategies and tactics for retailers and manufacturers at different levels
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint
• Willingness to travel up to 20%
Company Overview:
Our organization specializes in a wide range of beverages, boasting a portfolio that includes over 150 owned, licensed, and partner brands. In the North American refreshment beverage industry, we hold strong positions in carbonated soft drinks, water, juice, and mixers, featuring iconic brands like Dr Pepper®, Snapple®, and Core Hydration®. Our coffee business is global, with the renowned Keurig® single-serve brewing system and brands such as Peet’s and Jacobs.
We focus on enhancing the beverage experience while positively impacting people, communities, and the planet.
Our team enjoys a culture of growth and development, complemented by comprehensive benefits supporting health, wellness, and financial well-being. We offer programs that facilitate professional growth while ensuring our employees feel valued and inspired.
As an organization, we pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants based on qualifications regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any protected status.
A.I. Technology Usage Disclosure:
To enhance efficiency, we use AI for initial resume screening and candidate matching. It helps us quickly find candidates with credentials that match our roles, but all hiring decisions are made by the talent acq