Associate Manager Category Management

The Hershey Company • Indianapolis, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is located in Midwest/Central area by a major airport.

About The Hershey CompanyThe Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) is an industry-leading snacks company known for making more moments of goodness through its iconic brands. With a strong portfolio across chocolate, confectionery, and salty snacks, Hershey delights consumers every day. Our beloved brands include Hershey’s, Reese’s, KitKat®, Dots Pretzels, Lesser Evil, Jolly Rancher, Twizzlers, Ice Breakers, and more.
At Hershey, we are committed to making a meaningful difference in the communities where we live, work, and do business. This commitment originated with our founder, Milton Hershey, and continues to shape who we are today.
Guided by our employee value proposition, Lead Today. Create Tomorrow, we empower our people to drive impact now while shaping what comes next. Our One Hershey mindset brings teams together across functions, geographies, and businesses, enabling us to operate with speed, collaboration, and shared purpose.
The Hershey Company is proud to be recognized as a top employer in the United States, reflecting our commitment to our people, culture, and purpose.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• 2–5 years of Category Management and/or CPG Sales experience
• Experience working with syndicated data (e.g., Circana/IRI or similar)
• Strong analytical and data storytelling capabilities
• Ability to translate insights into clear, actionable recommendations
• Strong collaboration and communication skills in a cross-functional environment
• Working knowledge of category management principles and consumer/shopper behavior

Nice To Haves

• Business Acumen
• Relationship Management
• Data Analysis
• Influencing
• Data Storytelling

Responsibilities

• Analyze and share customer and shopper research with retail partners to inform category planning and reviews This supports effective execution and alignment with organizational standards.
• Collaborate with retailers to develop tailored promotional and product placement strategies that align with their customer base This supports effective execution and alignment with organizational standards.
• Conduct joint business planning sessions to establish and align on category goals and performance metrics This responsibility supports the role's core functions and contributes to organizational objectives. This supports effective execution and alignment with organizational standards.
• Manage pricing, selection, and promotions to maximize sales and profitability while supporting retailer objectives This responsibility supports the role's core functions and contributes to organizational objectives. This supports effective execution and alignment with organizational standards.
• Monitor and review manufacturer and retailer performance against established category targets This responsibility supports the role's core functions and contributes to organizational objectives. This supports effective execution and alignment with organizational standards.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus wellness programs that support your physical and mental health
• Competitive pay, annual incentive opportunities, and a 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off, company holidays, and flexible ways of working where applicable
• Career development programs, learning opportunities, and internal mobility

What This Job Offers

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