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The Campbell's Company · 1 day ago

Category Manager, Western Region

United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$88K/yr - $126K/yr

3+ years exp

The Campbell's Company is a well-established brand known for its diverse food portfolio. They are seeking a Category Manager for the Western Region to provide strategic leadership in category growth and strengthen partnerships with key retailers.

Food and BeverageFood ProcessingManufacturingMeat and PoultryRecipesSnack Food

Responsibilities

Lead strategic and tactical recommendations across Distribution, Shelving, Merchandising, and Pricing (DSMP) to drive category performance

Develop clear, actionable category strategies using POS and shopper data

Build and deliver compelling category presentations that highlight consumer insights, competitive trends, and new item opportunities

Build strong, collaborative relationships with key retailer decision makers

Serve as a trusted advisor by identifying category and shopper‑centric opportunities to grow market share

Lead preparation for line reviews, recurring category reviews, Joint Business Plans (JBP), and Top‑to‑Top meetings

Identify whitespace and partner with retailers to prioritize strategic initiatives

Translate complex data into influential, strategic storytelling

Provide planogram insights and assortment recommendations to unlock new sales opportunities

Forecast distribution for managed accounts to support Campbell Snacks’ Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process

Partner closely with buyers, insights teams, internal customer teams, and World Headquarters to align on strategies and execution

Qualification

Category ManagementData AnalyticsIRI/Nielsen DataProSpaceExcelAccessPlanogram CreationCommunication SkillsProblem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree

3+ years of Category Management or data analytics experience in the CPG industry

3+ years' experience with IRI or Nielsen syndicated data

Strong analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strategic mindset with strong problem-solving abilities

Technical proficiency in ProSpace, Excel, Access, and related tools

Experience with Blue Yonder or similar POG software

Ability to convert data into clear, compelling stories

Preferred

Advanced category and shopper knowledge

Highly refined strategic storytelling capabilities

Strong planogram creation skills

High motivation and self-discipline

Strong organizational skills and ability to juggle multiple priorities

Experience collaborating across diverse teams

Strong math, analytics, and problem-solving strengths

Initiative and ability to independently move projects forward

Benefits

Benefits begin on day one and include medical, dental, short and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance (for individual, families, and domestic partners).

Employees are eligible for our matching 401(k) plan and can enroll on the first day of employment with immediate vesting.

Campbell’s offers unlimited sick time along with paid time off and holiday pay.

If in WHQ – free access to the fitness center.

Access to on-site day care (operated by Bright Horizons) and company store.

Our “Campbell’s Cares” program matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually.

Campbell’s has a variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support employees.