Category Marketing Manager, Foodservice

ConAgra Foods•Chicago, IL

7h•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to our Senior Director of Category Marketing, you will manage product categories within the staples segment, primarily shelf stable products. You will be responsible for developing and implementing marketing plans, including strategy development, sales coordination, pricing activities, and project management to support category growth and performance. You will lead cross-functional collaboration and leverage insights to drive innovation and achieve financial objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
5+ years of related experience, including Foodservice P&L management experience
Experience conducting detailed business analysis and developing recommendations
Knowledge of Foodservice syndicated data and industry tools
Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing projects
Understanding of Foodservice marketing programs including promotions and collateral development

Responsibilities

Manage profit and loss (P&L) for assigned categories to achieve annual and long-term financial objectives
Develop and implement growth strategies to expand category performance and market presence within your assigned portfolio
Coordinate cross-functional teams on key initiatives to deliver business objectives
Conduct competitive and industry analysis to inform strategic decision making
Lead customer-driven category management projects for assigned categories
Develop category marketing collateral and promotional programs
Generate insights and rationale to support category innovation and new product development
Support pricing activities, trade spending, forecasting and analytical efforts
Provide support for advertising and promotion management, planning processes and supply chain alignment
Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment across category initiatives