Senior Category Leader, Convenience & Value — Remote

Sazerac Company; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 137,900 - 206,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Job summary

Sazerac Company is seeking a Sr. Manager, Category Leadership – Convenience & Value to lead category strategy across major retailers.

You will guide insights-driven plans, own national category captaincies, and influence shelf decisions while working with Sales, Marketing, and Leadership to expand Sazerac’s market presence. You’ll lead a three-person team, translate data into executive storytelling, and shape long-term category growth across Convenience and Value channels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, or related field.
• 8+ years in Category Management, Shopper Insights, Commercial Strategy, or related CPG/beverage roles.
• Experience supporting Convenience, Value, Grocery, or Large Format retailers.
• Proven ability to influence senior customer stakeholders and cross‑functional teams through insights and strategic recommendations.
• Experience leading and developing teams with a track record of building capability and delivering results.
• Demonstratable use of syndicated data sources (e.g., NielsenIQ, Circana, Numerator) and retailer data platforms.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint with strong executive storytelling and presentation skills.
• Ability to travel 30–35%

Responsibilities

• Lead category strategy across Convenience and Value channels, developing insights‑driven recommendations that accelerate retailer and brand growth.
• Own multiple national category captaincies, delivering compelling category reviews, assortment strategies, and space recommendations that influence retailer decisions.
• Translate complex data into executive‑level stories, leveraging shopper, consumer, syndicated, and retailer insights to drive action.
• Partner with Sales and customers to identify growth opportunities, improve shelf productivity, and unlock distribution opportunities.
• Lead and develop a high‑performing category team, building capabilities, accountability, and commercial excellence.

Skills

Executive storytelling

Advanced Excel

PowerPoint

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Analytics

Travel readiness

Category management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing/Economics

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Sazerac Company is seeking a Sr. Manager, Category Leadership – Convenience & Value to lead category strategy across major retailers.

You will guide insights-driven plans, own national category captaincies, and influence shelf decisions while working with Sales, Marketing, and Leadership to expand Sazerac’s market presence. You’ll lead a three-person team, translate data into executive storytelling, and shape long-term category growth across Convenience and Value channels.