Category Manager, Packaged Beverages: Growth & Insights

Nouria Energy Services, Inc.; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nouria Energy Corporation is seeking a Category Manager, Packaged Beverages to lead strategy and profitability for the Packaged Beverage portfolio across our convenience and grocery channels. The role focuses on assortment optimization, pricing, promotions, supplier negotiations, merchandising, and analytics to drive growth and market share.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of beverage category management in retail, strong analytical skills, and proven supplier leadership, with collaboration

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of Package Beverage Category Management experience.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen.
• Experience negotiating with large CPG suppliers.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and category management tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies aligned with objectives.
• Lead supplier negotiations and manage relationships with beverage suppliers.
• Create pricing, promotions, and assortment plans.
• Analyze category performance and present insights to leadership.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and Store Operations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Financial acumen

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Category management tools

Job description

Nouria Energy Corporation is seeking a Category Manager, Packaged Beverages to lead strategy and profitability for the Packaged Beverage portfolio across our convenience and grocery channels. The role focuses on assortment optimization, pricing, promotions, supplier negotiations, merchandising, and analytics to drive growth and market share.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of beverage category management in retail, strong analytical skills, and proven supplier leadership, with collaboration