Category Leadership Manager, Growth Channels

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Provide insight-driven strategies to boost category growth and enhance shopper experience within specific customer/category parameters.

• Convert consumer and shopper data into actionable, customized recommendations across assortment, shelf, and innovation by employing engaging storytelling techniques.

• Assist in strategic customer interactions (e.g., line reviews, JBP sessions) by delivering clear, insight-focused narratives.

• Collaborate and exert influence across Sales, Omni, BU Strategy, and Insights to synchronize and implement category priorities and customer strategies.

• Develop and apply omnichannel strategies to improve the shopper experience across both digital and in-store touchpoints.

• Keep abreast of marketplace, shopper, and consumer trends to proactively pinpoint growth opportunities.

• Contribute to knowledge sharing and the enhancement of functional capabilities within the team.

• Some travel is necessary for customer meetings.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proven track record of transforming data into actionable insights for consumer-focused, customer-relevant category strategies and storytelling.

• Demonstrated ability to influence retailer and internal decisions through recommendations driven by insights.

• Extensive experience in assortment optimization, shelving strategies, space management, and SKU rationalization within the CPG sector.

• Established proficiency in syndicated and shopper panel data tools (e.g., Circana, Numerator, Kantar, Mintel) and retailer-specific platforms (e.g., 1010, SymphonyAI).

• Proven experience collaborating across functions in a dynamic environment.

• Possess a growth mindset with a strong sense of ownership and execution discipline.

• Effective communicator and adept problem-solver.

• Team-oriented and collaborative.

🏝️ Benefits

• Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare.

• Protection and savings for the future, offering plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs.

• Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments.

• Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training.

• Emotional – Employee Assistance Program, Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs.

• Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability.