VP of Category Growth & Strategy

Ferrero SpA; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 211,875 - 296,625; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

Ferrara seeks a VP of Category Leadership & Management to drive category growth across Sugar Confections, Fruit Snacks, and other brands in the US portfolio. You will translate insights into persuasive customer conversations and guide cross-functional teams to achieve growth objectives.

Travel 25–30% is required, with a focus on partnerships with Marketing, Sales, and retail customers. Strong data analytics, leadership, and stakeholder management are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 12–15+ years in category management, insights, or related field for consumer-focused CPGs.
• second line

Responsibilities

• Develop and communicate growth strategies across channels and categories in the US portfolio.

Skills

Category strategy

Insights analytics

Stakeholder management

Data storytelling

MS Office (Excel/PowerPoint)

Syndicated data experience

Team leadership

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/marketing or related

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

CRM/BI tools

Job description

Ferrara seeks a VP of Category Leadership & Management to drive category growth across Sugar Confections, Fruit Snacks, and other brands in the US portfolio. You will translate insights into persuasive customer conversations and guide cross-functional teams to achieve growth objectives.

Travel 25–30% is required, with a focus on partnerships with Marketing, Sales, and retail customers. Strong data analytics, leadership, and stakeholder management are essential for success.