Category Leadership Manager

Since 1869 we've connected people through food they love. We’re proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell’s brand, as well as Michael Angelo’s, Pace, Pacific Foods, Prego, Rao’s Homemade, Swanson, and V8. In our Snacks division, we have brands like Cape Cod, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pepperidge Farm, Snack Factory, and Snyder’s of Hanover. 

Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us.

Why Campbell’s…

• Benefits begin on day one and include medical, dental, short and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance (for individual, families, and domestic partners).
• Employees are eligible for our matching 401(k) plan and can enroll on the first day of employment with immediate vesting.
• Campbell’s offers unlimited sick time along with paid time off and holiday pay.
• If in WHQ – free access to the fitness center. Access to on-site day care (operated by Bright Horizons) and company store.
• Giving back to the communities where our employees work and live is very important to Campbell’s.   Our “Campbell’s Cares” program matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually.
• Campbell’s has a variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support employees.

How you will make history here...
As a member of the Meals and Beverage team, the Category Leadership Manager will support two key accounts, Wakefern & HEB, leveraging data and information systems including Circana (IRI), Numerator, Mintel, and customer specific tools to create clear direction to deliver growth and efficiency improvements. Primarily responsible for delivering shelving and distribution recommendations to Wakefern & HEB, the Category Leadership Manager will focus on the Meals and Beverage portfolio including soups & broth, pasta sauce, salsa, and shelf stable juice.  Inclusive of brands like Pacific, Campbell’s Chunky, Rao’s, Swanson, V8, and Pace. You’ll work collaboratively with Shopper Insights, Customer Sales Leads, Headquarter Category Strategy and Sales Planning to achieve Campbell and customer objectives.

This is a remote role based in the Wakefern or HEB operating area (Eastern PA, New Jersey or Texas).

What you will do...

• Analyze & interpret sales data to identify trends impacting our categories, brands, and items.
• Develop shelving and distribution strategies to meet consumer needs & behaviors.
• Develop close, trust & acumen-based relationships with internal cross functional partners that support business objectives and enhance executional excellence. 
• Enhance Category Leadership Team skills elevation goals by sharing best practices and skills with peers and elevating your own skills through similar exchanges. 
• Become the trusted partner for Wakefern & HEB to deliver category insights and shelving/distribution recommendations.
•  Responsible for developing customer specific presentations of relevant consumer insights, competitive responses, and new item/category selling strategies.
•  Manages Category specific customer calls - e.g. Category Reviews, Business Updates, New Item Presentations, and Planogram Work.
•  Works closely with Campbell’s Sales teams to provide analytical support for key strategy changes (i.e. List Price Increases, Annual Planning).
• Develop expertise in using Wakefern and HEB data platforms to accomplish annual goals & objectives.
• Responsible for creating multiple POG versions across both customers to support category advisership status. 
•  Requires leadership and influencing skills, professionalism, executive presence and prioritization skills.
• POG builds utilizing appropriate software.

Who you will work with...

Works with cross-functional groups including the customer, customer team, and World HQ resources.

What you bring to the table...

Bachelor’s Degree
8+ years CPG/analytical experience
 

It would be great if you have...

• Experience working for Wakefern and/or HEB and/or with a CPG manufacturer calling on Wakefern and/or HEB
• Prior Category Leadership / Category Management experience
• Experience analyzing category and consumer trends
• Gateway and/or dunnhumby proficiency
•  Strategic Insights (Kantar, Mintel)
•  Software/Technical Skills: Circana IRI, Circana Panel Data, JDA Space Planning, Gateway, dunnhumby, Excel, Power point, Power BI
•  Category, Loyalty, & Shopper Knowledge
•  Strong Communication Skills (Listening & Expressing)
•  Problem Solving & Strong Analytical Ability with Excellent Attention to Detail
• Strong Critical Thinking Skills and ‘Story-Telling’ ability
   

20% travel required for customer, team, and internal meetings
 

Compensation and Benefits:

The target base salary range for this full-time, salaried position is between 

Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.