Category Manager

C.A. Fortune; Boise (ID); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & Sick Days

11 paid holidays per year

Floating Holiday

Parental leave (3 months)

Job summary

C.A. Fortune, a national consumer-centric integrated commerce agency, is seeking a Category Manager to support go-to-market analytics across retailers and channels, focusing on Albertsons.

You will analyze pricing, promotions, distribution, and shelf placement, acting as a trusted internal consultant to the sales team. You will lead analytics, develop category strategies, and deliver actionable insights to drive client success, with hybrid work options and travel up to 20% for client

Qualifications

• 5+ years in the CPG industry, preferably Natural/Specialty/Organic food and beverage.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in data platforms and data storytelling.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills to support storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement an advanced BI strategy aligned with the Insights Pillar.
• Support 1-5 top clients with reporting and category reviews.
• Lead category management initiatives and present to clients and retailers.
• Create fact-based category reviews and selling stories with shopper and retailer insights.
• Partner with sales to deliver compelling presentations on new items and assortment strategies.

Skills

CPG analytics

Category management

Advanced Excel

PowerPoint storytelling

Data storytelling

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

SymphonyAI (Shopper360)

SPINS (Satori)

Nielsen

IRI

Job description

C.A. Fortune is a national consumer-centric integrated commerce agency built to help brands win at retail. We deliver sales strategy, in-store execution, full-service marketing, and digital commerce through a single, fully integrated partner. Our capabilities span the full shelf: from getting brands on it, to getting them off it.

We’re passionate, energetic, and deeply motivated by one thing: helping brands win over customers and consumers. We bring together sales experts, marketers, e-commerce specialists, data analysts, and creatives. Different backgrounds, one mission.

Who We Are

C.A. Fortune is built on the belief that great people buildgreat brands.We'rea national consumer-centric integrated commerce agency. We show up every day to help brands of all sizes grow, compete, and lead. From emerging challengers toestablishedmarket leaders, we bring the sales horsepower, marketing firepower, and integrated thinking to move the needle at retail.

The best brands are built by the best people. Come build with us.

Overview of the Role

As a Category Manager at C.A., you will play an important role maintaining the go-to-marketanalytics designed to support, track, and grow core and new product initiatives for all retailers and channels with a focus on Albertsons. You will provide the analytics and insights needed to optimize pricing, promotion, distribution, and shelf placement as well as participate in business review analyses.

This position will function as an internal consultant and trusted advisor to our sales organization as well as our top customers and clients. The position will maintain value-added and actionable category management tools, incorporating customer learning and strategic brand insights that will guide sales and the client to achieve Key Performance objectives.

• Location: Hybrid to either the Chicago, IL office or the Boise, ID office (with flexibility to work from home)
• Salary: $85,000 - $95,000 based on experience, qualifications and skills.
• Travel Requirements: 10-20% to present to clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Define and implement an advanced business intelligence strategy aligned with the Insights Pillar vision, ensuring the function delivers actionable and measurable impact. In addition, support 1-5 top clients including reporting, retailer category reviews, client/retailer performance, etc.
• Analytical Excellence: Drive proficiency in key analytical tools and methodologies, optimizing how the team leages SPINS, Nielsen, IRI, Mintel, and other data sources to uncover business opportunities.
• Category & Business Insights:
  • Develop and execute category management strategies aligned with client KPIs and best-in-class merchandising principles.
  • Create fact-based category reviews, business reviews, and selling stories that integrate shopper, distributor, syndicated, and consumer insights to drive informed decision-making.
  • Lead and present business reviews and strategic recommendations to clients and retailers, influencing go-to-market strategies and shelf-space optimization.
  • Partner with sales teams to develop and deliver compelling account presentations on new items, share of shelf, and efficient assortment strategies.
• Performance & Promotional Analytics: Conduct post-promotional analyses to optimize future planning, ensuring programs deliver ROI and align with best practices.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as a key insights partner to internal teams, fostering alignment across category management, sales, and marketing.
• Process Optimization: Continuously refine methodologies for reporting, distribution void identification, and opportunity gap quantification to drive efficiency and effectiveness.

What You Should Bring to the Table

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred; 5+ years of CPG industry experience, preferably in Natural/Specialty/Organic food and beverage.
• Data & Analytics Mastery:
  • Advanced proficiency in SymphonyAI (Shopper360), SPINS (Satori), Nielsen, IRI, and other data platforms.
  • Expertise in selling story development, category reviews, and category management principles.
  • Highly advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills to support data storytelling.
• Strategic & Critical Thinking: Ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights and drive strategic recommendations.
• Process Efficiency & Innovation: Track record of implementing scalable processes to improve reporting, analytics, and team productivity.
• Exceptional Communication Skills: Strong ability to translate data-driven insights into clear, compelling narratives for both internal and external stakeholders.
• High-Performance Mentality: Thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with a focus on continuous improvement and impact.

You Will Stand Out If You Have

• Albertsons experience
• SymphonyAI experience
• Experience presenting to retailers
• PTO & Sick Days
• 11 paid company holidays per year
• 1 Floating Holiday
• 3 months fully paid parental leave (regardless of gender)
• Medical, dental, and vision
• Paid company life insurance
• 401k with company match
• Summer hours (half day Fridays from Memorial Day thru Labor Day)
• Work from home flexibility

Come As You Are

C.A. is committed to making our company more inclusive. Diversity fuels our innovation and better connects us to our clients, our colleagues, and our communities. Based on research, we know that women and other marginalized groups tend to apply to roles only when their experience perfectly matches the job description. That said, we encourage you to apply if you meet the majority of qualifications, especially if this role aligns with your career trajectory.