Category Manager - FMCG (Remote)

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus structure

Fully remote work

Health, dental, vision insurance

Professional development

Career advancement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a strategic Category Manager to lead a key FMCG category in a fully remote role from Canada. You will shape category strategy, analyze sales data, and collaborate with sales, marketing, and supply chain to drive profitable growth.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree (MBA preferred), 6+ years in category or brand management, strong analytical and negotiation skills, and a proven track record of growing product categories in FMCG.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, or related field (MBA preferred).
• Minimum 6 years in category/brand management within FMCG.
• Proven ability to grow product categories and analyze market data.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a remote environment and manage projects autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement overarching category strategies to drive sales, market share, and profitability.
• Analyze sales data, market trends, and consumer insights for growth opportunities.
• Manage product assortment, pricing strategies, and promotional activities.
• Collaborate with sales to execute category plans at the retail level.
• Coordinate with marketing and supply chain to align plans and ensure availability.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Remote work management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing/Economics

MBA (plus)

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a strategic and analytical Category Manager to oversee a key product category within their extensive FMCG portfolio. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to contribute to strategic category planning and execution from anywhere. You will be responsible for maximizing category performance, driving profitable growth, and ensuring market competitiveness through effective product assortment, pricing, promotion, and placement strategies. This role requires a deep understanding of consumer behavior, market dynamics, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, and supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement overarching category strategies to drive sales, market share, and profitability.
• Analyze sales data, market trends, and consumer insights to identify growth opportunities and category challenges.
• Manage product assortment, pricing strategies, and promotional activities within the assigned category.
• Collaborate with the sales team to ensure effective execution of category plans at the retail level.
• Work closely with marketing to align brand strategies and promotional efforts with category goals.
• Liaise with supply chain and procurement teams to ensure product availability and optimize inventory levels.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, or a related field; MBA is a plus.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in category management , brand management, or a related strategic role within the FMCG industry .
• Proven track record of successfully managing and growing product categories.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a remote work environment and manage projects autonomously.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure.
• Fully remote work arrangement, providing significant flexibility and work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Opportunity to lead and shape a significant category within a leading FMCG company .