Director Category Management

Ladders; United States; À distance; USD 180 000 - 185 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k match

Fertility and childcare assistance

Parental leave (12 weeks)

Wellness resources & on-site gym

Paid time off & holidays

Volunteer time off

Tuition reimbursement

Résumé du poste

Ladders is seeking a Director of Category Management to lead our client’s category strategy within the Food & Beverage sector. This remote, US-based position focuses on turning sales and category data into clear growth plans and persuasive customer-ready presentations.

The role partners with cross-functional teams to shape assortment, pricing, and promotional strategies, driving engagement and performance across key channels. Strong leadership and data fluency are essential.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in category management or a related field.
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on data-driven decision making.
• Proven ability to translate market insights into actionable strategies.
• Experience with syndicated data and retailer-specific POS data.
• Excellent communication skills for effective presentations and collaboration.
• Familiarity with pricing strategies and trade promotion analysis.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple projects.

Responsabilités

• Own and manage the category management function.
• Develop actionable insights from sales and category performance data.
• Identify market opportunities and competitive pressures.
• Create compelling customer presentations using data-driven narratives.
• Recommend product assortment strategies to maximize performance.
• Conduct pricing analysis and support promotional strategy development.
• Lead shopper marketing initiatives to enhance customer engagement.

Connaissances

Category management

Analytical skills

Data-driven decisions

Cross-functional collaboration

Pricing strategies

Trade promotion analysis

Presentations

Outils

Syndicated data

POS data

Description du poste

For our client, we are seeking a Director Category Management to join the team of a leader in the Food & Beverages space.

This role will lead category management efforts, turning sales and category performance data into clear, actionable strategies that support growth in a competitive retail environment. The position will partner closely with cross-functional teams to identify market opportunities, assess pricing and promotional dynamics, and shape customer-facing presentations that influence decision‑making. You will also help guide assortment recommendations and shopper marketing initiatives that strengthen engagement and improve performance across key channels.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $180,000 – $185,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the category management function
• Develop actionable insights from sales and category performance data
• Identify market opportunities and competitive pressures
• Create compelling customer presentations using data-driven narratives
• Recommend product assortment strategies to maximize performance
• Conduct pricing analysis and support promotional strategy development
• Lead shopper marketing initiatives to enhance customer engagement

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in category management or a related field
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on data-driven decision making
• Proven ability to translate market insights into actionable strategies
• Experience with syndicated data and retailer-specific POS data
• Excellent communication skills for effective presentations and collaboration
• Familiarity with pricing strategies and trade promotion analysis
• Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple projects

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401k match of 100% on up to 5% of eligible pay
• Fertility and childcare assistance
• 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave after six months
• Wellness resources including fitness discounts and on-site gym access
• 120 hours of paid time off plus 11 holidays
• Paid volunteer time off and tuition reimbursement

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.