Category Manager
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Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field.
- 5+ years of progressive experience in CPG category management, business analytics, or shopper insights.
- Proficiency in syndicated data tools and space planning software.
Responsibilities
- Analyze retail trends and identify growth opportunities.
- Develop insight-driven selling stories for retailer partners.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive category growth.
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$100,000.00/yr - $115,000.00/yr
Annual Bonus
Category Manager – CPG
Compensation: $100K–$115K base + bonus
'ON-SITE ROLE'
We are recruiting for a Category Manager to join a fast-growing, consumer-focused CPG company. This role is strategically positioned within Sales to partner with major retail customers across Grocery, Club, Mass, and Dollar channels.
The Category Manager will leverage syndicated data, POS insights, and space planning expertise to drive category growth, optimize merchandising, and deliver actionable insights that strengthen retailer partnerships. This is a high-visibility, hands‑on role ideal for someone who excels at turning data into compelling business strategies.
- Analyze POS, syndicated data (Nielsen, Circana/IRI, Numerator), and retail trends to identify growth opportunities.
- Develop insight‑driven selling stories for retailer partners that translate data into actionable strategies.
- Plan and execute assortment reviews, planograms, and merchandising recommendations.
- Support Customer Development Managers and Directors in preparing business reviews, line reviews, and strategic presentations.
- Monitor category performance, promotional ROI, and distribution to inform retailer recommendations.
- Collaborate cross‑functionally with Sales, Marketing, Insights, R&D, Finance, and Supply Chain teams.
- Stay current on market trends, shopper behavior, and competitive activity to inform category strategy.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field.
- 5+ years of progressive experience in CPG category management, business analytics, or shopper insights.
- Experience working with National and Regional Grocery, Club, Mass, or Dollar channels.
- Proficiency in syndicated data tools (Nielsen, Circana/IRI, Numerator, 1010data, or retailer POS systems).
- Hands‑on experience with space planning software (JDA/Blue Yonder or equivalent).
- Strong storytelling and presentation skills with the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders.
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
- Leading category reviews, joint business planning, or promotional planning with retailers.
- Exposure to multiple food categories within Grocery, Club, Mass, or Dollar channels.
- Experience creating dashboards and reporting tools to support sales and category teams.
Not Applicable
Full-time
Management and Product Management
Consumer Services, Food and Beverage Manufacturing, and Retail
San Antonio, Texas Metropolitan Area
- Medical insurance
- 401(k)
- Vision insurance
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