Remote FMCG Category Manager: Strategy & Growth

Placements24; Riverton (UT); Remote; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual salary and bonuses

Comprehensive health and wellness bene

Flexible remote work arrangement

Professional development opportunities

Impactful strategic work

Dynamic virtual environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a strategic Category Manager for a fully remote role in the FMCG sector. You will drive category strategies, optimize assortment, pricing, and promotions, and collaborate with sales, marketing, and supply chain teams in a virtual environment.

You should have 6+ years in category or brand management, strong analytics, and proficiency with data tools like Excel, Nielsen, and IRI. Remote-friendly, with opportunities to influence key product portfolios and category growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Commerce, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years in category management, brand management, or a similar commercial role within FMCG.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful category strategies.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent understanding of retail operations, consumer behavior, and market dynamics.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., IRI, Nielsen, Excel).
• Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate remotely.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive category strategies to drive sales, market share, and profitability.
• Analyze market trends, consumer insights, and competitor activities to identify growth opportunities.
• Manage product assortment, pricing, and promotional strategies for key categories.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and supply chain teams to ensure effective category execution.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with retail partners and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor category performance against key metrics and provide regular reports and recommendations.
• Identify opportunities for new product introductions and optimize existing product portfolios.
• Ensure effective merchandising and in-store execution strategies.
• Manage category budgets and financial performance.
• Stay abreast of industry best practices and emerging trends in category management.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical mindset

Retail market knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Commerce, or related field

Tools

Excel

Nielsen

IRI

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a strategic Category Manager for a fully remote role in the FMCG sector. You will drive category strategies, optimize assortment, pricing, and promotions, and collaborate with sales, marketing, and supply chain teams in a virtual environment.

You should have 6+ years in category or brand management, strong analytics, and proficiency with data tools like Excel, Nielsen, and IRI. Remote-friendly, with opportunities to influence key product portfolios and category growth.