Category Manager, North Regionals

The Campbell's Company; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 87,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food industry is seeking a Category Manager for the North Regionals. This remote role focuses on category management and retailer growth, requiring strategic thinking and strong analytical skills. Join a team committed to innovation and community engagement, with comprehensive benefits starting from day one.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) Plan

Unlimited Sick Time

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Access to Fitness Center

On-site Day Care

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in Category Management or data analytics within the CPG industry.
• Experience with IRI or Nielsen syndicated data.

Responsibilities

• Develop collaborative relationships with retail partners for category insights.
• Support strategic recommendations on Distribution, Shelving, Merchandising, and Pricing.
• Provide distribution forecasts for managed accounts.

Skills

Analytical

Communication

Interpersonal

Strategic Thinking

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

ProSpace

Excel

Access

POG software (Blue Yonder)

Job description

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Since 1869 we've connected people through food they love. We’re proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell’s brand, as well as Michael Angelo’s, Pace, Pacific Foods, Prego, Rao’s Homemade, Swanson, and V8. In our Snacks division, we have brands like Cape Cod, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pepperidge Farm, Snack Factory, and Snyder’s of Hanover.

Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us.

Why Campbell’s…

• Benefits begin on day one and include medical, dental, short and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance (for individual, families, and domestic partners).
• Employees are eligible for our matching 401(k) plan and can enroll on the first day of employment with immediate vesting.
• Campbell’s offers unlimited sick time along with paid time off and holiday pay.
• If in WHQ – free access to the fitness center. Access to on-site day care (operated by Bright Horizons) and company store.
• Giving back to the communities where our employees work and live is very important to Campbell’s. Our “Campbell’s Cares” program matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually.
• Campbell’s has a variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support employees.

How You Will Make History Here...

As a member of the Campbell Snacks Category Management Team, the North Regionals Category Management Lead will be responsible for accelerating strategic and tactical thought leadership while driving category and Campbell Snacks retailer growth. This person will be responsible for executing against North Regionals Category Management team objectives, partner on category/line reviews, new item performance tracking, and be the trusted advisor for retailers. The Category Management Lead will partner with key retailer decision makers, aligning on priorities, insight needs, and whitespace identification to drive Campbell Snacks strategic retailer partnerships forward. This role will use point-of-sale, loyalty, and shopper data to create clear, actionable category recommendations across all Campbell Snacks products and categories.

What You Will Do...

• Proactively develop collaborative relationships with retail partners to be viewed as a trusted resource for category insights and growth opportunities.
• Advise Retailer partners on category and shopper-centric opportunities to grow market share.
• Support the development of category strategy and assist customers with integrated category planning.
• Support strategic and tactical recommendations on Distribution, Shelving, Merchandising, and Pricing (DSMP) goals to improve overall category performance.
• Develop customer-specific presentations of relevant consumer insights, competitive responses, and new item/category strategies.
• Lead and participate in preparation of line reviews, customer category reviews, JBP plans, and Top to Top meetings.
• Understand plan-o-gram insights and assortment to identify and drive strategic sales opportunities and customer growth.
• Build strong relationships with category leadership, buyers, and cross-functional teams.
• Provide distribution forecasts for managed accounts as part of the Campbell Snacks IBP cycle.
• Drive strategic category direction with professionalism and executive presence, balancing customer and Campbell's needs.

Who You Will Work With...

Buyers, insights teams, senior leaders, and cross-functional departments including retailers, internal teams, and World HQ resources.

What You Will Bring To The Table...

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 5+ years’ experience in Category Management or data analytics within the CPG industry.
• Experience with IRI or Nielsen syndicated data.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong technical skills (ProSpace, Excel, Access, etc.).
• Knowledge of POG software (Blue Yonder) and loyalty card data.

It Would Be Great If You Have...

• Experience with Loyalty card utilization, Category & Shopper Knowledge.
• Strong storytelling skills.
• Ability to draw planograms.
• Self-motivated, disciplined, organized, and communicative.
• Math, analytics, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

This position is remote. Candidate must reside in the Northeast, preferably between MA and NJ. Approximate travel of 10% to customer and team meetings.

Compensation And Benefits

The target base salary range is $87,900-$126,400, depending on location, experience, skills, and education. Total compensation may include additional incentives. Benefits start on day one and include health, dental, 401k, and wellness programs. Contact your Talent Acquisition Partner for more details.

The Company is committed to equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other legally protected status.