Category Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +4 more states.

📋 Description

• Proactively cultivate collaborative relationships with Albertsons, establishing trust as a reliable source for category insights.

• Provide active guidance to retailer partners regarding opportunities focused on categories and shopper needs.

• Assist in formulating both strategic and tactical recommendations related to Distribution, Shelving, Merchandising, and Pricing (DSMP).

• Develop multi-year category growth strategies that align with Albertsons' business goals.

• Identify opportunities for category expansion and offer actionable suggestions.

• Conduct analyses on shopper segmentation, basket behavior, and purchasing patterns.

• Lead thorough planogram insights and assortment evaluations.

• Collaborate with the Albertsons merchandising team for the placement of new items and SKU rationalization.

• Maintain close alignment with the Campbell Snacks Albertsons Sales team for coordinated business planning.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, or a related discipline is required; an MBA is preferred.

• A minimum of 4 years of experience in CPG sales, category management, or data analytics.

• Preferred experience working directly with Albertsons or a similar top 10 retailer.

• Proficiency in syndicated data platforms such as Circana (IRI) and/or Nielsen/NielsenIQ.

• Experience with loyalty card data platforms (e.g., EYC, Albertsons Media Collective).

• Practical knowledge of space management/POG software (JDA/Blue Yonder, Apollo, ProSpace, or equivalent).

• Capability to synthesize various data sources to create clear and concise category narratives and selling presentations.

• Exceptional analytical skills with a keen eye for detail.

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, both written and verbal.

• Advanced technical skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with Tableau or Power BI is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Benefits commence on the first day of employment.

• Includes medical, dental, disability, AD&D, and life insurance.

• Matching 401(k) plan with immediate vesting.

• Unlimited sick leave.

• Paid time off and holiday compensation.

• Free access to the fitness center at WHQ.

• On-site childcare services.

• Access to a company store.

• Employee donation matching program up to $1,500 annually.

• Various Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) available.