Category Manager

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Category Manager based in the United States. As a Category Manager, you will turn market intelligence, retailer data, and consumer insights into actionable strategies that drive category growth and commercial performance. You will collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and cross-functional leaders to identify opportunities, strengthen retailer partnerships, and support data-informed business decisions. Using syndicated retail data and business intelligence tools, you will evaluate category trends, assess performance, and develop recommendations that support sustainable growth. You will contribute to category planning, retailer-specific strategies, and initiatives designed to improve product positioning and market performance. This opportunity is ideal for an analytical, commercially minded professional who enjoys translating complex information into clear business recommendations. You will help support the growth of fresh produce and food retail categories while contributing to a business focused on delivering high-quality products and responsible agricultural practices. Accountabilities As Category Manager, you will serve as a strategic partner to commercial and marketing teams, using analytical expertise and market knowledge to identify growth opportunities and improve category performance. Analyze market and consumer data: Interpret syndicated retail data, consumer insights, retailer performance, and market trends to identify opportunities and support strategic decisions. Develop category growth strategies: Translate analytical findings into actionable recommendations that improve category performance, product positioning, and commercial outcomes. Support sales and marketing initiatives: Partner with Sales, Marketing, and cross-functional leadership to align category strategies with business priorities and market opportunities. Evaluate retailer performance: Assess category trends, pricing, promotional activity, and consumer purchasing behavior to identify areas for improvement and growth. Prepare category presentations: Develop clear, compelling reports and presentations that communicate complex findings and recommendations to diverse stakeholders. Support retailer-specific planning: Contribute to category reviews, Joint Business Plans, and tailored growth strategies for major retail partners. Leverage analytics tools: Use Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, and other business intelligence platforms to analyze data, visualize trends, and communicate insights effectively. Manage multiple projects: Coordinate analytical projects, prioritize competing deadlines, and maintain effective collaboration across departments. Monitor category dynamics: Track developments in fresh produce, food retail, pricing, promotions, seasonality, and consumer behavior to inform business decisions. Maintain compliance: Meet applicable employment requirements, including maintaining a valid driver's license and a driving record that complies with relevant policies and requirements. Requirements The ideal candidate combines strong analytical capabilities with commercial awareness, effective communication, and the ability to turn complex datasets into practical strategies that drive business results. Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, Analytics, or a related field. Professional experience: At least 5 years of experience in Category Management, Sales Analytics, Consumer Insights, or a related function. Experience in fresh produce, consumer packaged goods (CPG), or food retail is preferred. Data analysis: Demonstrated ability to interpret complex datasets, identify meaningful trends, and develop actionable business recommendations. Retail analytics platforms: Experience working with syndicated retail and consumer panel data, such as Circana, NielsenIQ, or comparable platforms. Microsoft Office pro…

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