Category Manager

Grimmway Produce Group; Bakersfield (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental coverage

Vision reimbursement allowance

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off/Paid Sick Time

Employer-paid life insurance

Subsidized gym membership

Discounted theme park tickets

Job summary

Grimmway Produce Group is seeking a highly analytical Category Manager to partner with Sales, Marketing, and cross-functional leadership. You will leverage market insights to identify growth opportunities and drive data-informed business decisions, especially within fresh produce, CPG, or food retail contexts.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in Category Management or related fields, with advanced Excel and BI tool proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, Analytics, or related field.
• 5+ years in Category Management, Sales Analytics, Consumer Insights, or related function, preferably in fresh produce, CPG, or food retail.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret datasets and develop actionable recommendations.
• Experience with syndicated retail and panel data platforms (Circana, NielsenIQ, or similar).
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of Power BI or similar BI tools (e.g., Tableau).
• Strong communication and presentation skills; able to simplify complex information for diverse audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate across functions.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and meet DMV requirements to drive for business needs.
• Employment contingent upon pre-employment screening.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic partner to Sales, Marketing, and cross-functional leadership.
• Leverage market, retailer, and consumer insights to identify growth opportunities.
• Drive data-informed business decisions and recommend actionable strategies.
• Collaborate across functions to implement Joint Business Plans and retailer-specific growth initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data interpretation

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Circana

NielsenIQ

Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

CATEGORY MANAGER

LOCATION: REMOTE ELIGIBLE / BAKERSFIELD, CA (ON-SITE)

SHIFT: DAY

REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR, CATEGORY MANAGEMENT

About the Opportunity

Grimmway Produce Group is seeking a highly analytical and commercially minded Category Manager to join our Category Management team. This role will serve as a strategic partner to Sales, Marketing, and cross-functional leadership, leveraging market, retailer, and consumer insights to identify growth opportunities and drive data-informed business decisions. Whether you are a current GPG team member looking to grow your career or a professional seeking a rewarding opportunity in agriculture, this position offers the chance to contribute to one of the world’s largest carrot and organic vegetable grower, packer, and shippers. At GPG, we take pride in delivering fresh, healthy, and safe products to communities while caring for the earth’s natural resources and investing in our family of employees—come grow with us!

Additional Info

What You Will Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, Analytics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Category Management, Sales Analytics, Consumer Insights, or a related function, preferably within fresh produce, CPG, or food retail.
• Strong analytical skills with demonstrated ability to interpret complex datasets and develop actionable business recommendations.
• Experience working with syndicated retail and panel data platforms such as Circana, NielsenIQ, or similar sources.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Working proficiency in Power BI or similar business intelligence and reporting tools (e.g., Tableau).
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to simplify complex information for a variety of audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize competing demands, and work effectively across functions.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain a driving record that meets company policy, insurance and DMV requirements.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment screening consistent with applicable state and federal law.

What will set you apart:

• Experience working directly with major U.S. grocery, mass, or club retailers.
• Experience developing Joint Business Plans, category reviews, and retailer-specific growth strategies.
• Understanding of fresh produce category dynamics, including seasonality, pricing, promotions, and consumer purchasing behavior.

Benefits

Starting Wage: $80,000 - $110,000 / Yearly

Filling Deadline: October 21st, 2026 (Internal Candidates)

• Actual compensation paid within the range will be determined by factors such as the education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.
  • Subsidized benefits package including Medical and Dental coverage.
  • Generous vision reimbursement allowance for each covered family member per calendar year.
  • 401(k) plan
  • Paid Time Off/Paid Sick and Safe Time
  • Employer-paid life insurance
  • Subsidized gym membership
  • Discounted tickets to major theme parks throughout California.