Associate Manager, Category Leadership
Core
Turn data into actionable insights and customer stories to drive category growth and influence assortment, shelving, and distribution strategies for major regional grocery retailers.
Role type
Associate Manager, Category Leadership (Meals & Beverages)
Builds
Retailer-facing presentations, planograms, and strategic recommendations for iconic CPG brands
Domain
Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), Grocery Retail, Category Management
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Category management, Space planning, Data analytics, Retailer strategy, Storytelling, Advanced Excel, Planogram software proficiency
Preferred skills
Regional grocery retailer experience, Customer-facing analytics, Cross-functional collaboration
Technologies
JDA / Blue Yonder, Circana, Numerator, Mintel, Gateway, Power BI
Responsibilities
Analyze category, shopper, and sales data to identify growth opportunities; Translate insights into customer stories and recommendations; Develop retailer-facing presentations; Build planograms and shelving recommendations; Partner cross-functionally to deliver actionable recommendations
Seniority
Associate Manager, hands-on IC