Category Manager at C.A. Fortune optimizing go-to-market analytics and insights for consumer brands. Collaborating with retailers and internal teams to grow product initiatives.
Responsibilities
As a Category Manager at C.A., you will play an important role maintaining the go-to-market analytics designed to support, track, and grow core and new product initiatives for all retailers and channels.
They will provide the analytics and insights needed to optimize pricing, promotion, distribution, and shelf placement as well as participate in business review analyses.
The position will maintain value-added and actionable category management tools, incorporating customer learning and strategic brand insights that will guide sales and the client to achieve Key Performance objectives.
This position will perform as if they are an internal consultant and trusted advisor to our sales organization as well as our top clients.
Strategic Leadership: Define and implement an advanced business intelligence strategy aligned with the Insights Pillar vision, ensuring the function delivers actionable and measurable impact.
Analytical Excellence: Drive proficiency in key analytical tools and methodologies, optimizing how the team leverages SPINS, Nielsen, IRI, Mintel, and other data sources to uncover business opportunities.
Category & Business Insights: Develop and execute category management strategies aligned with client KPIs and best-in-class merchandising principles.
Performance & Promotional Analytics: Conduct post-promotional analyses to optimize future planning, ensuring programs deliver ROI and align with best practices.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as a key insights partner to internal teams, fostering alignment across category management, sales, and marketing.
Process Optimization: Continuously refine methodologies for reporting, distribution void identification, and opportunity gap quantification to drive efficiency and effectiveness.
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree plus 5+ years of CPG industry experience, preferably in Natural/Specialty/Organic food and beverage.
Advanced proficiency in SPINS (Satori), Nielsen, IRI, and other data platforms.
Expertise in selling story development, category reviews, and category management principles.
Highly advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills to support data storytelling.
Ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights and drive strategic recommendations.
Track record of implementing scalable processes to improve reporting, analytics, and team productivity.
Strong ability to translate data-driven insights into clear, compelling narratives for both internal and external stakeholders.
Thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with a focus on continuous improvement and impact.
Benefits
PTO & Sick Days
11 paid company holidays per year
1 Floating Holiday
2 paid volunteer days per year
3 months fully paid parental leave (regardless of gender)
Medical, dental, and vision
Paid company life insurance
401k with company match
Summer hours (half day Fridays from Memorial Day thru Labor Day)
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