Remote Category Manager — Data-Driven Growth in Produce

Grimmway Produce Group; Bakersfield (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental coverage

Vision reimbursement allowance

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off/Paid Sick Time

Employer-paid life insurance

Subsidized gym membership

Discounted theme park tickets

Job summary

Grimmway Produce Group is seeking a highly analytical Category Manager to partner with Sales, Marketing, and cross-functional leadership. You will leverage market insights to identify growth opportunities and drive data-informed business decisions, especially within fresh produce, CPG, or food retail contexts.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in Category Management or related fields, with advanced Excel and BI tool proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, Analytics, or related field.
• 5+ years in Category Management, Sales Analytics, Consumer Insights, or related function, preferably in fresh produce, CPG, or food retail.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret datasets and develop actionable recommendations.
• Experience with syndicated retail and panel data platforms (Circana, NielsenIQ, or similar).
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of Power BI or similar BI tools (e.g., Tableau).
• Strong communication and presentation skills; able to simplify complex information for diverse audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate across functions.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and meet DMV requirements to drive for business needs.
• Employment contingent upon pre-employment screening.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic partner to Sales, Marketing, and cross-functional leadership.
• Leverage market, retailer, and consumer insights to identify growth opportunities.
• Drive data-informed business decisions and recommend actionable strategies.
• Collaborate across functions to implement Joint Business Plans and retailer-specific growth initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data interpretation

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Circana

NielsenIQ

Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Grimmway Produce Group is seeking a highly analytical Category Manager to partner with Sales, Marketing, and cross-functional leadership. You will leverage market insights to identify growth opportunities and drive data-informed business decisions, especially within fresh produce, CPG, or food retail contexts.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in Category Management or related fields, with advanced Excel and BI tool proficiency.