Remote Category Manager, C-Store Beverages Growth

ARI (Axcel Recruiting Inc.); Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ARI (Axcel Recruiting Inc.) is seeking a Category Manager for C-Store to deliver insights and category strategies across the Small Format channel. You will translate data into actionable recommendations that drive retailer profitability and shelf growth, collaborating with field sales in a remote-first environment.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in category management within CPG/beverage, strong skills in syndicated data and Power BI, and a proven track record of shaping retailer strategies

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, Economics, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in Category Management, Shopper Insights, Trade Marketing, or Customer Strategy within CPG and/or beverage.
• Proven ability to translate data into customer-facing recommendations that drive results.
• Strong expertise in syndicated data (Nielsen, Circana), panel data, and retailer-specific platforms.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau).
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to tell clear, fact‑based stories.
• Highly self‑motivated with the ability to manage priorities independently.

Responsibilities

• Deliver insights to inform retailer strategy and in-store execution across the C-Store channel.
• Translate complex data into clear selling stories for field sales teams.
• Analyze syndicated and panel data to uncover growth drivers and opportunities.
• Create visuals and narratives using Power BI, Excel, and planogram software to drive next steps.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Data visualization tools

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/marketing/economics

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

ARI (Axcel Recruiting Inc.) is seeking a Category Manager for C-Store to deliver insights and category strategies across the Small Format channel. You will translate data into actionable recommendations that drive retailer profitability and shelf growth, collaborating with field sales in a remote-first environment.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in category management within CPG/beverage, strong skills in syndicated data and Power BI, and a proven track record of shaping retailer strategies