Category Manager, Midwest Regionals

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, noosa, 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 community’s where our employees work and live is very important to Campbell’s. Our “Giving that Matters” 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 will you make history here...

As a member of the Campbell Snacks Category Management Team, the Category Manager, Midwest will be responsible for accelerating strategic and tactical thought leadership while driving category and Campbell Snacks retailer growth. This person will be responsible for leading and executing against Midwest Regionals Category Management team objectives, partner on category/line reviews, new item performance tracking, and be the trusted advisor for retailers. The Category Management Lead will partner with key retailer decision makers aligning on priorities, insight needs and whitespace identification to drive Campbell Snacks strategic retailer partnerships forward. This person will use point-of-sale and shopper data to create clear actionable category recommendations. This role will focus across all Campbell Snacks products and categories.

This role is fully remote. Must reside in the Midwest (St Louis/Grand Rapids/Chicago preferred).

What you will do...

• Proactively develop collaborative relationships with our retail partners to be viewed as a trusted resource for category insights and objective growth opportunities
• Actively advise Retailers partners on category and shopper centric opportunities to grow market share
• Leads the development of category strategy and assists customer with integrated category strategy development
• Leads strategic and tactical recommendations on the Distribution, Shelving, Merchandising and Pricing (DSMP) goals to improve overall category performance.
• Responsible for developing customer specific presentation of relevant consumer insights, competitive responses, and new item/category selling strategies.
• Actively lead and participate in preparation of line reviews and reoccurring customer category reviews, JBP plans, and Top to Top meetings.
• Lead comprehensive understanding of plan-o-gram insights and assortment to help identify and drive strategic sales opportunities and customer growth objectives.
• Develops strong working relationships with category leadership, buyers, and cross functional departments. 
• Provides distribution forecast on managed accounts as input into Campbell Snacks IBP cycle

Job Complexity:

• Category Manager, Midwest will work with buyers, insights teams, and senior leaders with the goal of driving strategic category direction. This role will require professionalism, executive presence, ability to balance customer/Campbells daily.
• Works with cross-functional groups including the retailer, internal customer team(s), and World HQ resources.

Who will you work with...

Members of the Sales Snacks Team.

What you bring to the table...

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• 3+ years’ experience in Category Management or data analytics role in the CPG industry 
• 3+ years IRI or Nielson syndicated data experience 
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to details
• Robust communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to think strategically
• Problem Solving & Analytical Ability
• Strong technical skills (ProSpace, Excel, Access, etc.)
• POG software (Blue Yonder)
• Storytelling

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Preferred:

• Master Category & Shopper Knowledge
• Strategic storytelling
• Fluid in planogram drawing
• High degree of self-motivation and discipline
• Exceptional organization and communication skills (both written & verbal)
• Excels at math, analytics, and problem-solving
• Ability to work with a wide variety of individuals within the organization and maintain regular contact with all stakeholders
• Team oriented with the ability to work independently
• Initiative and ability to work with various individuals and groups inside and outside the company progressing towards a common goal

It would be great if you have...

• Approximately 30% travel is required to the customer & team meetings
• This role reports into Senior Category Manager, West role

Compensation and Benefits:

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

$91,600-$131,700

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.