C-Store Category Manager - Insight-Driven Growth

ARI (Axcel Recruiting Inc.); Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ARI (Axcel Recruiting Inc.) is seeking a Category Manager for the C-Store channel to deliver insights and strategies that drive growth for brands and retailer partners. The role emphasizes translating data into actionable sell-ready stories and working autonomously in a remote-first environment.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years in category management or related roles, experience with Nielsen/Circana data, and strong Excel/Power BI skills to support field sales and retailer planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, economics, or related field.
• 7+ years in Category Management, Shopper Insights, Trade Marketing, or Customer Strategy within CPG/beverage.
• Translate data into customer-facing recommendations that drive results.
• Strong experience with syndicated data (Nielsen, Circana) and retailer platforms.
• Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to tell fact-based stories.

Responsibilities

• Deliver integrated consumer, category, and market insights to inform retailer strategy and in-store execution across the C‑Store channel.
• Act as category steward for major partners, developing insight-led recommendations to grow beverage business.
• Identify incremental sales, space, and assortment opportunities that drive mutual growth.

Skills

Power BI

Excel

Data visualization

Presentation skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, Economics, or related field

Tools

Nielsen

Circana

Tableau

SQL

Alteryx

Job description

ARI (Axcel Recruiting Inc.) is seeking a Category Manager for the C-Store channel to deliver insights and strategies that drive growth for brands and retailer partners. The role emphasizes translating data into actionable sell-ready stories and working autonomously in a remote-first environment.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years in category management or related roles, experience with Nielsen/Circana data, and strong Excel/Power BI skills to support field sales and retailer planning.