Associate Manager, Category Leadership

Campbell Soup
Chicago, Minneapolis
Workplace: RemoteFull timeUSD 87,900 - 120,900 annuallyFunction: Administration & Executive AssistanceEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Analytical thinking","Storytelling","Cross-functional collaboration","Communication","Problem-solving"]

Use category, shopper, and sales data to uncover growth opportunities and business risks for major regional grocery retailers across a Meals and Beverages portfolio. Translate insights into retailer-ready customer stories and recommendations on assortment, shelving, and distribution. Build planograms using JDA/Blue Yonder (or similar), develop presentation materials for category reviews, and partner cross-functionally with Sales and Insights teams to drive category growth.

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Campbell Soup
Campbell Soup
2 months ago

Associate Manager, Category Leadership

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Job Summary

Use category, shopper, and sales data to uncover growth opportunities and business risks for major regional grocery retailers across a Meals and Beverages portfolio. Translate insights into retailer-ready customer stories and recommendations on assortment, shelving, and distribution. Build planograms using JDA/Blue Yonder (or similar), develop presentation materials for category reviews, and partner cross-functionally with Sales and Insights teams to drive category growth.
Location: Chicago, Minneapolis
Workplace: Remote
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Administration & Executive Assistance
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Analyze category, shopper, and sales data to identify growth opportunities and business risks.
  • •Translate insights into customer stories and recommendations on assortment, shelving, and distribution.
  • •Develop retailer-facing presentations for category reviews, new item selling stories, and strategic business updates.
  • •Build planograms and shelving recommendations using JDA/Blue Yonder or similar space planning tools.
  • •Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Shopper Insights, Category Strategy, and Sales Planning to deliver actionable recommendations and build alignment.
Travel: Medium travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 87,900 - 120,900 annually
Perks:Health InsuranceDental401kPaid LeaveHoliday PayLife InsuranceLong-term DisabilityGym MembershipDay CareCompany Store

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree.
  • •4 years of experience in CPG, category management, analytics, or a related field.
  • •Experience building planograms in JDA / Blue Yonder or similar space planning software.
  • •Proficiency with syndicated/insights tools such as Circana, Numerator, Mintel, Gateway, or Power BI.
  • •Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel capabilities, turning data into clear retailer-ready recommendations.
Experience:CPGCategory managementAnalytics
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:Analytical thinkingStorytellingCross-functional collaborationCommunicationProblem-solving
Tech Stack:JDABlue YonderCircanaNumeratorMintelGatewayPower BIExcel

Company Brief

Campbell Soup
Produces and markets soups, snacks, sauces, and packaged food products under brands such as Campbell's, Pace, and Swanson. The company serves retail, foodservice, and grocery customers across North America and international markets.
Industry: Food Production
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Camden, United States
Founded: 1869
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