Hybrid Category Growth Manager

Panera Bread; United States; Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive pay

Job summary

Panera Bread in Newton, MA, is seeking a Manager of Category Management to lead a single category with ownership over strategy, profitability, and growth. The role collaborates with Culinary, Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain, and Analytics to convert insights into results.

The position requires in-office presence three days a week, transitioning to four days per week in Weston, MA starting July 2027, with a hybrid work model and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3-5 years proven experience in marketing strategy and campaign management.
• Preference for restaurant/retail or consumer goods backgrounds.
• Strong project management and communication skills.
• Ability to interpret data and translate insights into actions.

Responsibilities

• Category Strategy & Ownership: Define vision, priorities, and innovation for assigned category.
• Own profitability and performance of the category to drive growth.
• Monitor and drive performance using data-driven insights.
• Assist in building 3-year pipeline and growth plans; identify opportunities.
• Support pricing and promotional recommendations with Finance.
• Translate guest and market insights into actionable strategies.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Data-driven decision making

Cross-functional collaboration

Excellent communication

Analytical mindset

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing or Business Administration

Job description

Panera Bread in Newton, MA, is seeking a Manager of Category Management to lead a single category with ownership over strategy, profitability, and growth. The role collaborates with Culinary, Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain, and Analytics to convert insights into results.

The position requires in-office presence three days a week, transitioning to four days per week in Weston, MA starting July 2027, with a hybrid work model and competitive compensation.