Associate Category Manager

Link Snacks • Bentonville, MN

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About The Position

The Associate Category Manager, focusing on Mass / Club, supports the creation and implementation of category management strategies to develop win-win solutions and strengthen long-term strategic customer partnerships. The role collaborates cross-functionally with the sales team to optimize product assortments, pricing, and promotional strategies in alignment with company objectives. The position may require travel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least 3 years of experience in category management, sales, analytics, or a related CPG role.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret data and generate actionable insights.
• Proficiency using syndicated data such as Nielsen and Circana, retailer-specific loyalty card data, and shopper panel metrics.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including the ability to collaborate across departments and with external stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented, with strong organizational and critical thinking skills.
• Initiative-taking, results-driven mindset and passion for consumer products.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the CPG industry, particularly in salty snacks.
• Experience with JDA Space Planning software.

Responsibilities

• Analyze sales data, consumer trends, and market dynamics to identify category growth opportunities.
• Provide actionable insights and recommendations for assortment, pricing, and promotions.
• Assist in developing and optimizing product assortments and planograms.
• Analyze product performance, conduct gap analysis, and recommend products for introduction or discontinuation based on consumer demand and profitability.
• Assist in building and maintaining relationships with key customers and retailers.
• Track and report key performance metrics, such as sales and share.
• Update the sales team on category performance and recommend actions to improve results.
• Monitor competitor activities and industry trends to identify new category growth opportunities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) participation
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Annual incentive and program-specific awards may be available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level