National Chains Category Manager - Growth & Insights

Colgate-Palmolive; Ciudad de México; Hybrid; MXN 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive in Mexico City is seeking a Category Management Manager for National Chains & Supermarkets. You will leverage syndicated data, POS metrics, and shopper insights to identify growth opportunities and design 4P strategies.

You will collaborate with Field Sales, Customer Marketing, and Retailer teams to optimize supply chain and drive shelf leadership. The role requires 4+ years in category management, experience with Nielsen/Kantar, and strong English skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, International Relations, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• At least 4+ years of experience in Category Management, space planning, and assortment analysis.
• Hands-on experience using syndicated market databases (Nielsen and Kantar).
• Intermediate to advanced English proficiency (written and verbal).
• Proficiency in Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office.
• Team management skills and ability to connect the dots

Responsibilities

• Develop category strategy and best practices using syndicated data and shopper insights.
• Analyze POS and market data to identify whitespace and growth opportunities; advise on assortment, pricing, promotions, and space.
• Create and tailor planograms; align shelf layouts with shopper decision hierarchies to maximize productivity.
• Lead cross-functional category reviews and act as category advisor to partners.
• Prepare executive-ready category reviews and joint business plans (JBPs).
• Coordinate pilots and field testing; measure ROI and shelf compliance.

Skills

Category Management

Data analysis

Strategic thinking

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, International Relations, Data Analytics, or related field

Tools

Nielsen/Kantar databases

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Colgate-Palmolive in Mexico City is seeking a Category Management Manager for National Chains & Supermarkets. You will leverage syndicated data, POS metrics, and shopper insights to identify growth opportunities and design 4P strategies.

You will collaborate with Field Sales, Customer Marketing, and Retailer teams to optimize supply chain and drive shelf leadership. The role requires 4+ years in category management, experience with Nielsen/Kantar, and strong English skills.