Category Manager (eCommerce)

Citigroup Inc; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé Purina in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Category Manager (eCommerce) to define and execute a forward-looking pet care category strategy across customer accounts.

You will drive cross-functional collaboration, leverage market insights, and deliver action-oriented recommendations to improve performance on the digital shelf and in-store presence. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years in category development or analytics, with experience using Nielsen, IRI, and Power BI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• 3+ years of category development, account management, or business analytics required.
• Experience with syndicated data (Nielsen, IRI) and analytics tools.
• Must be able to travel up to 20% as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop customer category strategies and initiatives that deliver growth.
• Leverage 4P analytics to deliver category reviews for the customer.
• Develop, test, and share tactics that drive product findability & conversion on the digital shelf
• Walks the store to develop and influence recommendations to improve shopping experience for total pet department and categories to maximize category growth and NPPC share
• Influences customers through compelling narratives using insights to support recommended category strategies

Skills

Category development

Account management

Business analytics

Storytelling with insights

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Nielsen

IRI

Power BI

Job description

Category Manager (eCommerce)

We’re a leader in the pet care industry, which means we’re not only ahead in volume, profit and market share, but our associates dare to Stand Taller. We innovate new products, impart new agility into existing processes, constantly advance pet nutrition, and always pay it forward in the form of service for our communities and families. Are you up for the dare?

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Position Summary

As a Category Manager, you’ll be responsible for creating and implementing a futuristic viewpoint of the pet care category to transform our customer accounts. In this role, you’ll exemplify the leadership and communication skills that drive lasting relationships and top business results. You will have the opportunity to work cross‑functionally across all Nestlé Purina assets, facilitating your ability to drive pet category strategy and planning with our customers. Having a deep understanding of the competition and how to leverage market insights will make you a subject matter expert and a trusted leader within your team. Data, analytics, and consultative recommendations will guide you in the decision making made by your key customer(s). We are a market leader both on the physical & digital shelf and we are backed by 120 years of rich history that has groomed our culture with passion, integrity, high performance, innovation, and unparalleled expertise.

Responsibilities

• Develop customer category strategies and initiatives that deliver Purina and retailer growth
• Leverage 4P analytics to develop and deliver consistent category reviews for the customer
• Develop, test, and share tactics that drive product findability & conversion on the digital shelf
• "Walks the store" to develop and influence recommendations to improve the shopping experience for total pet department and categories to maximize category growth and NPPC share
• Influences customers through compelling narratives using insights to support recommended category strategies

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• 3+ years of experience in category development, account management, or business analytics required
• Experience working with syndicated data (Nielsen, IRI, Power BI) required
• Must be able to travel up to 20%, or as the business requires

Compensation

The approximate pay range for this position is $94,000 to $148,000. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location. Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position.

EEO Statement

The Nestlé Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer* seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at [e-mail] or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1‑800‑321‑6467.

Location

St. Louis, MO, US, 63164