Catman & Shopper Insights Manager, Kroger

Colgate; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 109,600 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Disability coverage

Vacation and holidays

Job summary

Colgate is seeking a Catman & Shopper Insights Manager for Kroger in Cincinnati, OH, with a hybrid work arrangement (four days per week).

The role emphasizes prioritizing shopper needs, using data insights to drive category solutions, and collaborating with Colgate-Palmolive teams and external broker partners. A Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in Shopper Insights/Category Management are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5+ years in Consumer, Shopper Insights, Shopper Behavior, and/or Category Management.
• Experience with customer shopper behavior data (e.g., Scintilla, Dunnhumby, Stratum).
• Experience with household panel data (e.g., Numerator, Nielsen Panel).
• Experience with syndicated services (e.g., Nielsen, Circana).

Responsibilities

• Prioritize and represent shopper needs in strategic and tactical decisions.
• Utilize shopper behavior data to develop actionable recommendations.
• Integrate and analyze multiple data sources to formulate customer-specific recommendations.
• Communicate complex data and insights through compelling narratives for stakeholders.
• Act as a trusted consultant and build collaborative partnerships with customers.
• Collaborate with Colgate-Palmolive teams and external broker partners.
• Maintain curiosity to identify opportunities for improvement and guide with data-driven insights.

Skills

Shopper insights

Category management

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Catman & Shopper Insights Manager, Kroger

Position is located in the Cincinnati, OH office, with a hybrid work arrangement (four days per week).

Responsibilities

• Prioritize and represent shopper needs in all strategic and tactical decision‑making.
• Utilize customer‑specific shopper behavior data and insights to develop and deliver actionable recommendations that drive category and Colgate solutions.
• Integrate and analyze multiple data sources, including shopper data, proprietary insights, and Point‑of‑Sale (POS) data, to formulate robust, customer‑specific recommendations.
• Effectively communicate complex data, insights, and shopper behavior findings through compelling, fact‑based narratives to influence customer and internal stakeholders.
• Act as a trusted consultant to the customer, building strong, collaborative partnerships founded on mutual trust and integrity.
• Collaborate effectively with internal Colgate‑Palmolive teams and external broker partners to execute strategies and achieve shared business objectives.
• Maintain a high level of curiosity to proactively seek out and identify opportunities for improvement, analyze results to determine the root cause of performance, and guide the team with data‑driven insights.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 5+ years of experience in Consumer, Shopper Insights, Shopper Behavior, and/or Category Management.
• Experience working with customer shopper behavior data (e.g., Scintilla, Dunnhumby, Stratum).
• Experience working with household panel data (e.g., Numerator, Nielsen Panel).
• Experience working with a syndicated service (e.g., Nielsen, Circana) account.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in consumer product goods.
• Strong communication and storytelling skills tied to data and insights.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel) and/or Google Suite (Sheets, Slides, Docs).

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range: $109,600.00 - $137,000.00 USD. Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit‑sharing, and long‑term incentives for executive‑level roles.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions. Additional benefits: minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays. Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We value diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers worldwide.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Colgate is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete the provided request form if you need accommodation.