Category Insights Senior Manager

Del Monte Corporation; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Life & disability insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

7 Company Paid Holidays

Telemedicine & EAP

Job summary

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. is a global leader in the production, distribution, and marketing of fresh, value-added fruits and vegetables.

The Category Insights Senior Manager drives strategic category and shopper insights, partnering with BU managers to shape retail storytelling, shelving, and space strategies across Del Monte brands. The role emphasizes data visualization, cross-functional collaboration, and educating teams on best practices to grow sales and optimize product performance in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Certification through the Category Management Association (CPSA, CPCM) a plus.
• 7+ years of industry or relevant experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Retailer POS, Syndicated/Panel data, Excel, Circana/IRI, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with shopper card data systems (e.g., EYC, Stratum, Dunnhumby).
• Excellent analytical, interpretive, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent data visualization and storytelling capabilities.
• Working knowledge of space management software.

Responsibilities

• Category Analysis: in-depth market trend and consumer behavior analysis.
• Insights Generation: translate data into actionable business insights.
• Sales Support: craft stories to enable selling across retail channels.
• Strategic Planning: contribute to long-term category strategies and shelving plans.
• Market intelligence: educate teams on category/brand performance during promos.
• Shopper Insights: derive retailer actions from shopper behavior.

Skills

Category insights

Data visualization

Analytical thinking

Communication

Storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Certification CPSA/CPCM

Tools

Retail POS data

Syndicated data

Panel data

Excel

Circana/IRI

PowerPoint

Dunnhumby

EYC

Job description

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. is a global leader in the production, distribution, and marketing of fresh, value-added, and shelf-stable fruits and vegetables under our Fresh and Foods divisions. Our diverse product portfolio proudly bears the Del Monte® brand and also includes prepared fruits and vegetables, juices, beverages, snacks, and desserts - available in over 80 countries worldwide. With operations spanning more than 35 countries, we’ve proudly been nourishing families for over 135 years.

Purpose of Position:

Del Monte Foods is the Foods Division of Fresh Del Monte, a global grower, producer and marketer of fresh, value-added, and shelf-stable produce. Del Monte Foods has a powerful portfolio of brands, including the iconic Del Monte®, Contadina® and S&W®. We are currently seeking a Category Insights Senior Manager. The Category Insights Senior Manager is responsible for driving strategic initiatives through comprehensive category and product analysis for Del Monte Foods. This person provides category management deliverables to the field Category Insights team, with an emphasis on actionable category and shopper insights that drive the business for our customers and Del Monte. The position is Del Monte’s go-to category management expert, providing in-depth category, consumer, and shopper expertise to the commercial organization. Key responsibilities include working with BU managers to provide a retail customer lens to new and existing products and categories, creating selling stories for new and existing brands, leading Del Monte’s shelving and space management agenda, and providing category information and materials to educate and inform the commercial team on our category and brand performance.

This leader is an essential member of the commercial team in charting a path for commercializing Del Monte’s brands and the categories in which we operate. The incumbent is highly collaborative, works successfully with cross functional team members, is solution-oriented and decisive, acts with urgency, and is particularly strong in storytelling and data visualization. This leader also has proven strengths in strategic thinking, communication, project planning, and in leading others and gaining enrollment.

Accountabilities:

• Category Analysis: Conduct in-depth analysis of market trends, consumer buying behavior, and competitive landscapes within Del Monte’s categories.
• Insights Generation: Utilize data analytics to generate actionable insights to inform product development, marketing strategies, and overall business decisions.
• Sales Support: Create stories that enable the successful selling of new and existing items across all retail channels.
• Strategic Planning: Contribute to the development of long-term category strategies by providing data-driven recommendations and identifying growth opportunities. Lead all space and shelving strategies for Del Monte’s categories.
• Market intelligence: Inform and educate the commercial team on category and brand performance during key promotional windows and events to aid Del Monte’s planning and selling efforts.
• Shopper Insights: Identifies insights from consumer and/or shopper behavior and translates their implications into retailer action that grows sales.
• Education: Actively engages in educating others (up, down, across and outside organization) by sharing best practices and insights so that our successes are broadly repeated.
• Bachelor's Degree
• Certification through the Category Management Association is a plus (CPSA, CPCM).
• 7+ years of industry or relevant experience.
• Advanced computer proficiency in Retailer POS, Syndicated and Panel data, Microsoft Excel, Circana and/or Nielsen IRI, and proficiency in PowerPoint as well as other Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience in utilizing shopper card data systems such as EYC, Stratum, Dunnhumby, and others.
• Excellent analytical, interpretive, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent data visualization and storytelling capabilities.
• Working knowledge of space management software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving orientation with the ability to ack quickly, think creatively, and support key stakeholders.
• Creative thinker with ability to communicate and present ideas.

Benefits We Offer Include:

• 401(k) with company match
• Employer-paid life & disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 7 Company Paid Holidays
• 24/7 Telemedicine & Employee Assistance Program
• Optional voluntary benefits (legal, accident, identity protection)
• Eligibility on the first of the month following your hire date

***Please note: This position does not qualify for relocation expenses.***

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. is a global leader in the production, distribution, and marketing of fresh and fresh cut fruits and vegetables. Our diverse product portfolio also includes prepared fruits and vegetables, juices, beverages, snacks, and desserts—available in over 80 countries worldwide. With operations spanning more than 35 countries, we’ve proudly been nourishing families for over 135 years.

We are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fresh Del Monte and its affiliates do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We also participate in E-Verify* where applicable, to ensure employment authorization eligibility. Driven by our core values - Excellence, Care, Passion, Trust, and Creativity - we invite you to explore our career opportunities and join our FRESH team.