Category Manager

Bel; Cincinnati (OH); Remote; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Bel is seeking a Category Manager to drive GoGo squeeZ's category strategy, focusing on innovation and data-driven insights. The role involves collaboration across teams and requires a Bachelor's degree along with relevant experience in category management in the consumer-goods sector.

Benefits

20 days PTO

15% bonus opportunity

4% match on 401k

Health care by Cigna

Free Vision & Dental

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-6 years in Category Management in Consumer-Packaged Goods.
• Experience in leading customer engagements with Food or Mass retailers.
• Ability to transform data into compelling narratives.

Responsibilities

• Build and deliver customer category reviews with actionable recommendations.
• Conduct in-depth assortment analysis and provide recommendations.
• Lead category-focused research projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Creative thinking

Presentation skills

Project management

Communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Category Manager will play a key role in executing GoGo squeeZ's category strategy to drive household penetration and consumption while expanding retail presence. This role focuses on implementing best-in-class category assortment and shelving solutions designed to meet both consumer needs and retail partner goals. The Category Manager will collaborate closely with sales, marketing, and retail teams to analyze category performance, identify growth opportunities, and recommend tailor-made strategies that deliver results. With a focus on innovation and data-driven insights, this role helps strengthen GoGo squeeZ's position as a leader in better-for-you snacking solutions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Build and deliver customer category reviews with actionable recommendations on distribution and shelving to meet the retailer and the organizations growth objectives
• Develop and commercialize national assortment & shelving guidance, category 101s, and new item sell stories
• Provide compelling category-focused insights to drive breadth, depth, and quality of Bel Brands USA distribution at customers
• Conduct in-depth assortment analysis and provide recommendations to Sales and Sales Strategy
• Lead category-focused research projects and communicate findings cross functionally to influence business decisions and drive company growth
• Scorecard and metric category performance and drivers, identify opportunities and insights to provide solutions to seize opportunities as well as take corrective action
• Expert on leveraging syndicated databases (IRI, Nielsen, 84.51, Customer Specific gateways, etc.) to create actionable insights and to provide expertise to Sales Teams
• Develop tools and templates to simplify the analysis process for Sales and Sales Strategy
• Passion and experience for continuously refining tools and capabilities to bring forth the most relevant insights and ensure team is at the forefront of insight capabilities
• Ability to think creatively and adapt to external and internal changes
• Ad-Hoc business reporting as needed to answer time sensitive questions

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• Minimum 3-6 years in Category Management in Consumer-Packaged Goods
• Demonstrated success in leading category customer engagements with major Food or Mass retailers
• Demonstrated success building relationships and working with cross-functional teams to drive business results
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Advanced Excel skills required (pivot tables, V-lookups, charts) to mine and simplify data. Strong PowerPoint fundamentals to bring data and insights to life in a visual way.
• Proven analytical skills & ability to successfully integrate different streams of information into winning propositions
• Understand tools and techniques to merchandise and market at retail
• Strong verbal, written communication, and presentation skills
• Able to transform data into compelling, visually engaging narratives that provide actionable insights and resonate with various audiences
• Ability to work in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced, and dynamic environment
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects against deadlines
• Strong planning and project management skills
• Ability to leverage creative thinking and presentation skills
• The ideal candidate for this position would live in Cincinnati, OH.

Working Conditions

Work is performed largely in a field environment and #LI-Remote. Hours of work will generally be during regular business hours with at least 40 hours a week. At times there will be some variation in work hours due to special projects, deadlines and other concerns. Up to 10% business travel may be required.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Acknowledgement

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by the employee assigned to this position. It does not state or imply that these are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to the job. The employee may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested management. All requirements are subject to change over time and to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.

Total Rewards

• Base Salary: $110,000 - $140,000
• Bonus opportunity: 15%
• 20 days PTO
• 4% match on 401k
• Health care by Cigna
• Free Vision & Dental
• Remote