Director, Category Management

Primo Brands; Stamford (CT); Hybrid; USD 144,323 - 212,654; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage company is seeking a Director, Category Management to drive category strategies and lead their management team. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in category management and will be responsible for cultivating relationships with retail partners. This hybrid role based in Stamford, CT, offers competitive compensation ranging from $144,323 to $212,654 annually, along with performance bonuses.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in category management within the CPG industry.
• Proven track record of business results and strategy development.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Drive the development of data-based insights to grow the Bottled Water Category.
• Build relationships with key retail partners to drive business impact.
• Conduct comprehensive market analysis for trends and opportunities.

Skills

Category management experience

Leadership skills

Data analysis

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Data analysis tools

Job description

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Overview

Primo Brands is a leading branded beverage company in North America with a focus on healthy hydration. We are proud to offer an extensive and iconic portfolio of highly recognizable, sustainably sourced, and conveniently packaged branded beverages distributed across more than 150,000 retail outlets.

Overview

Primo Brands is a leading branded beverage company in North America with a focus on healthy hydration. We are proud to offer an extensive and iconic portfolio of highly recognizable, sustainably sourced, and conveniently packaged branded beverages distributed across more than 150,000 retail outlets.

If you are a current associate of Primo Brands, please apply via myADP.

Primo Brands is seeking a Director, Category Management to lead and shape/tell the story of Primo Brands and shape the roadmap for category growth and lead our category management team. This person will report to our VP, Customer Channel Sales Development. This is a hybrid role in our Stamford, CT office. Will consider highly qualified candidates to be open to remote in other states.

Pay Range: $144,323 - $212,654. This role is eligible for an annual bonus

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Strategy Development: Drive the development of data-based insights and strategies to grow the Bottled Water Category.
• Customer Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with key retail partners to drive business impact (both long term and short term). Leverage data and analytics to pursue category captaincies and drive the end-to-end conversations with the retailer that influence growth across the omni shopper path to purchase.
• Market Analysis: Conduct comprehensive omnichannel market analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and competitive insights as needed; leverage data analytics to provide actionable insights. Own and deliver reporting for Primo Brands sales partners.
• Integrated Commercial Planning: Lead the integration of Category strategies to develop aligned business plans that achieve profitable sales results for Primo Brands. Provide direction and support in the sell-in of new items and strategies at retail, including execution of national messaging platforms.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Sales, Insights, Planning, finance, RGM, and marketing teams to ensure cohesive execution of category plans and alignment with business goals.
• Team Leadership: Recruit, develop, and coach a high-performing category management team; foster a culture of collaboration, excellence, and continuous improvement. Total team size of 8-10.
• Performance Monitoring: Proactively measure both Category and Primo Brands performance and KPIs and metrics to measure category performance; provide regular reports and insights to senior management.
  
  

Qualifications

Key qualifications include:

• 5-7 years of experience in category management within the CPG industry across retail channels. Solid understanding of the retail marketplace including omnichannel.
• 3+ years in a managerial role or with experience leading teams.
• Proven track record of business results, captaincies gained/managed, shelf space gained that resulted in business and category growth.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and communication skills and strong executive presence.
• Track record of influencing cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Leadership experience with a passion for collaboration and for developing talent and building effective teams.
  
  

Salary Range Disclaimer:

The salary range provided for this position is an approximation based on market research, internal compensation data and the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Final salary offers are determined through a comprehensive evaluation of candidate qualifications and may vary depending on factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location of the position. Other components of the compensation package, including benefits and bonuses, will also be considered. We are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices, and we encourage open dialogue about compensation during the interview process.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing and Sales

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services

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