Category Manager – GTA

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

📋 Description

• Deliver standard Canadian reports and continually refine outputs based on feedback from internal teams and customers.

• Analyze and condense POS data and critical insights from Scintilla/Retail Link, Nielsen, Circana, and other data sources.

• Collaborate with the commercial team to create sell-in and sell-through analytics.

• Assist in eCommerce and omnichannel performance reporting and analysis.

• Manage the regular dissemination of category and shopper insights to internal teams.

• Generate insights and recommendations that support selling narratives, customer line reviews, business evaluations, and Category 101.

• Confidently present insights externally with persuasion.

• Aid sales and marketing efforts with assessments from pre-to-post promotions.

• Examine business challenges by utilizing sales data, identifying root causes, and offering recommendations.

• Support innovation and competitive tracking initiatives through guidance on category, segment, item assortment, and performance.

⛳️ Requirements

• Capability to work from a home office in the Greater Toronto Area and travel as business needs dictate within Canada and the United States.

• Preferred Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Statistics/Analytics, Marketing, or a related field.

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in analytics, category management, insights, or sales operations within a CPG company or national retailer.

• Preferred experience with third-party data or insights providers such as Nielsen, Circana, Numerator, or dunnhumby.

• Familiarity with customer portals and analytics tools like Scintilla/Retail Link and/or Stackline.

• Advanced proficiency in MS Suite.

• Strong analytical and critical-thinking capabilities.

• Ability to convert data into practical insights, business recommendations, and clear, engaging presentations.

• Capacity to communicate confidently in a clear, concise, and professional manner across all organizational levels.

• Ability to work autonomously while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams.

• Skills to manage complex projects and deliver results efficiently.

• Adaptability to swiftly changing market conditions and business requirements.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance bonuses.

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

• Flexible work arrangements and a supportive work culture.