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Bel · 1 day ago

Category Manager

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$110K/yr - $140K/yr

3+ years exp

Bel is a growing global company known for its iconic brands, including GoGo squeeZ and Babybel. The Category Manager plays a vital role in advancing GoGo squeeZ’s category vision by driving household penetration, increasing consumption, and expanding the retail footprint, while collaborating closely with Sales, Category, and Marketing teams to deliver actionable strategies and insights.

Food and BeverageManufacturing

Responsibilities

Build and deliver customer category reviews with actionable recommendations to support both retailer and organizational growth objectives

Provide compelling, data-driven insights—using robust analysis—to drive GoGo squeeZ’s distribution and category leadership across key customers

Conduct in-depth assortment analyses to inform recommendations, and actively scorecard and monitor category performance, proactively identifying and addressing opportunities for improvement

Develop and commercialize assortment and shelving guidelines, category 101 materials, and new item sell stories, ensuring best practices are implemented

Create tools and templates that enhance analysis efficiency and continuously improve the team’s insight capabilities

Collaborate across teams to identify process improvements, streamline workflows, and support the adoption of more effective practices

Leverage syndicated databases (e.g., Circana, 84.51, Numerator) to generate insights that inform both internal teams and external customer recommendations

Provide timely, ad-hoc business reporting to address urgent needs and support quick decision-making

Monitor performance drivers using scorecards, quickly identifying potential issues and leading corrective actions to optimize results

Effectively manage multiple projects and competing priorities, consistently delivering high-quality work and actionable recommendations—even when under tight deadlines

Demonstrate strong organizational skills and adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Use creativity and a solution-oriented approach to navigate challenges, adapt to changing business needs, and ensure the most pressing priorities are addressed efficiently

Qualification

Category managementData analysisProject managementMicrosoft ExcelRetail dynamicsCommunication skillsCollaborationAdaptabilityOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree required

3–6 years of category management experience in consumer-packaged goods, preferably working with major food or mass retailers

Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects, build collaborative relationships, and influence others without authority

Strong strategic and analytical skills; able to synthesize data from multiple sources and translate insights into clear, visually compelling recommendations

Excellent communication skills, including verbal, written, and presentation abilities, with experience tailoring messages to diverse audiences

Solid understanding of retail dynamics, shopper behavior, and new product launches

Highly organized and resourceful, comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment

Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with data visualization tools (such as Tableau or Power BI) is a plus

Benefits

Bonus Opportunity: 15%

20 days PTO

4% match on 401k

Health care by Blue Cross Blue Shield

Dental by Delta Dental

Vision by EyeMed

Lifestyle Reimbursement, HSA and more

Fully Remote

Company

Bel

The Bel Group is a major player in the food industry through portions of dairy, fruit and plant-based products, and one of the world leaders in branded cheeses.

Founded in 1865

Suresnes, Ile-de-France, FRA

10001+ employees