Manager, Category Development

Post Holdings • Lakeville, MN

69d • $89,506 - $132,468 • Hybrid

About The Position

Join the PCB Category Leader Team as a Manager, Category Development, where you'll play a key role in executing category strategies and driving growth for a leading brand in the Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) industry. This role is ideal for a rising professional with 3-5 years of experience in category management, sales analytics, or shopper insights, looking to deepen their impact and grow into a strategic leadership role.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 3+ years of experience in CPG industry in Category Management, Sales, Business Analytics, or Shopper Insights.
• Proficiency in syndicated data tools (IRI/Nielsen), retailer portals, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong analytical and storytelling skills with the ability to turn data into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Growth mindset and a passion for learning and driving results.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Category and cross-functional teams to implement national and channel-specific category strategies.
• Translate insights into actionable recommendations across product assortment, pricing, promotion, and placement.
• Use syndicated and custom data sources (e.g., Nielsen/IRI, Numerator) to identify trends and opportunities.
• Develop clear, compelling presentations that communicate findings and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist in the development of selling stories, customer playbooks, and business reviews.
• Support the national sales release process by preparing materials and insights that drive retailer engagement.
• Work closely with Brand, Commercial Strategy & Execution (CS&E), and Sales teams to ensure alignment and execution of category plans.
• Participate in retailer meetings and support field teams with data-driven tools and insights.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Food and Beverage Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees