Category Manager

Category Manager Location: San Francisco, California, United States (On-site) Industry: Food and Beverage Services Work Setting: On-site Are you passionate about driving category growth through data-driven insights and strategic business recommendations? We are seeking an experienced Category Manage r to play a key role in delivering consumer-focused category strategies, identifying growth opportunities, and providing actionable insights that influence business decisions. This role partners closely with cross-functional teams to transform market trends, shopper behavior, and category performance data into impactful recommendations that support commercial success. Key Responsibilities: Build strong partnerships with internal stakeholders and become a trusted advisor for category-related initiatives. Deliver consumer and market-driven category insights to support strategic planning and execution. Analyze multiple data sources, industry trends, and business performance metrics to uncover opportunities and challenges. Develop meaningful reports, dashboards, and presentations that translate complex data into clear business recommendations. Collaborate across departments to identify business opportunities and implement strategic and tactical solutions. Support category reporting, trend analysis, custom projects, and performance tracking activities. Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to turn insights into actionable business outcomes. Serve as a category expert and provide guidance to stakeholders on market trends, category performance, and growth strategies. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Analytics, or a related field. Minimum 5 years of experience in Category Management, Business Analytics, Shopper Insights, or related functions within a consumer-focused industry. Strong experience working with syndicated or market research data and translating insights into business recommendations. Proficiency in space planning, data visualization, and analytical tools. Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other business productivity applications. Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate insights effectively. Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and collaborate across cross-functional teams. Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving capabilities. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Willingness to travel as required. Preferred Skills: Experience developing category strategies, assortment recommendations, and merchandising insights. Expertise in identifying consumer trends and leveraging data to drive business growth. Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to influence decision-making at multiple organizational levels.

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