Category Manager

Job Description

The Category Manager (CM) is responsible for developing multiple strategic customers’ relationships by being the Category expert in providing business insights, strategy development, assortment / planogram recommendations to drive category growth for the Meat Snack category. The CM integrates actionable insights and data from multiple sources such as retailer, consumer, shopper and syndicated, in order to build comprehensive recommendations to improve overall category performance. This position works closely with the Sales and CSSO (Commercial Sales and Strategy Operating) teams to drive the Meat Snack categories and LSI business. This position requires a high degree of confidentiality with Customers.

The duties and responsibilities of this position shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following:

• Develop sustainable and strong category partnerships by providing strategic analytical recommendations that promote total Category & Brand growth
• Be recognized internally at Jack Link’s and externally as a thought leader in shopper insights and category trends
• Proactively makes recommendations on Category assortment, placement, promotions and pricing for Strategic Customers
• Uncover strategic growth opportunities
• Strategically leverage analytical insights to further growth of Meat Snacks Category & identify merchandising growth opportunities to supplement Jack Link’s core business
• Work cross-functionally to develop and maintain Strategic Partnerships, both internally and externally
• Develop Monthly Scorecards and provide status updates to team
• Manage multiple projects with conflicting timelines
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as necessary Strategically leverage analytical insights to further growth of Meat Snacks Category & identify merchandising growth opportunities to supplement Jack Link’s core business
• Leverage shopper loyalty data to discover innovative opportunities thru cross-category partnerships, developing conversion programs, and promoting new usage occasions
• Collaborate with customers in resolving business issues, and provide innovative solutions/recommendations through creative strategic interpretation and application of loyalty data and shopper insights

Qualifications

Required Education:

• Bachelor's Degree required. Preferred areas of concentration: Business / Finance / Math / Statistics

Required Experience:

• Minimum of 3-5 years in consumer packaged goods experience
• Minimum of 3 years in category management experience
• Experience with POS, Syndicated data (VendorIQ, Nielsen, IRI, Spectra, and HH Panel)
• Experience in Blue Yonder (JDA) Pro Space software
• Strong industry/sales knowledge with emphasis on category and space management
• Ability to take initiative and be self-motivated, with a strong sense of urgency is essential
• Cross-functional collaboration skills
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Must have solid analytical and presentation skills
• Strong follow through and prioritization skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, advanced Excel Skills
• Ability to travel up to travel up to 25%

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.