Category Manager - FMCG

Placements24; Riverton (UT); Remote; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual salary and bonuses

Comprehensive health and wellness bene

Flexible remote work arrangement

Professional development opportunities

Impactful strategic work

Dynamic virtual environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a strategic Category Manager for a fully remote role in the FMCG sector. You will drive category strategies, optimize assortment, pricing, and promotions, and collaborate with sales, marketing, and supply chain teams in a virtual environment.

You should have 6+ years in category or brand management, strong analytics, and proficiency with data tools like Excel, Nielsen, and IRI. Remote-friendly, with opportunities to influence key product portfolios and category growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Commerce, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years in category management, brand management, or a similar commercial role within FMCG.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful category strategies.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent understanding of retail operations, consumer behavior, and market dynamics.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., IRI, Nielsen, Excel).
• Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate remotely.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive category strategies to drive sales, market share, and profitability.
• Analyze market trends, consumer insights, and competitor activities to identify growth opportunities.
• Manage product assortment, pricing, and promotional strategies for key categories.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and supply chain teams to ensure effective category execution.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with retail partners and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor category performance against key metrics and provide regular reports and recommendations.
• Identify opportunities for new product introductions and optimize existing product portfolios.
• Ensure effective merchandising and in-store execution strategies.
• Manage category budgets and financial performance.
• Stay abreast of industry best practices and emerging trends in category management.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical mindset

Retail market knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Commerce, or related field

Tools

Excel

Nielsen

IRI

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading innovator in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector, is seeking a strategic and analytical Category Manager to join their commercial team. This is a fully remote role, allowing you to leverage market insights and drive category growth from anywhere. You will be responsible for developing and implementing category strategies that optimize product assortment, pricing, promotions, and placement to maximize sales and profitability. We are looking for an individual with a deep understanding of consumer behavior, market dynamics, and the FMCG retail landscape. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills, excellent commercial acumen, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams in a virtual environment. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of key product categories and contribute significantly to our client's success in a flexible, remote-first setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive category strategies to drive sales, market share, and profitability.
• Analyze market trends, consumer insights, and competitor activities to identify growth opportunities within assigned categories.
• Manage product assortment, pricing, and promotional strategies for key categories.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and supply chain teams to ensure effective category execution.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with retail partners and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor category performance against key metrics and provide regular reports and recommendations.
• Identify opportunities for new product introductions and optimize existing product portfolios.
• Ensure effective merchandising and in-store execution strategies.
• Manage category budgets and financial performance.
• Stay abreast of industry best practices and emerging trends in category management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Commerce, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in category management, brand management, or a similar commercial role within the FMCG industry.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful category strategies.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent understanding of retail operations, consumer behavior, and market dynamics.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and software (e.g., IRI, Nielsen, Excel).
• Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate effectively in a remote environment.
• Strategic thinker with a commercial mindset.
• Experience in managing cross-functional projects is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Flexible working hours and a fully remote work arrangement.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
• Significant impact on the strategic direction of key product categories.
• A dynamic and collaborative virtual work environment.