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Post Consumer Brands · 1 day ago

Sr Manager, Category Development

Lakeville, MN

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$99K/yr - $155K/yr

5+ years exp

Post Consumer Brands is a company dedicated to providing delicious food choices for every taste and budget. The Sr Manager, Category Development will drive national assortment and shelving strategies, lead the implementation of the Perfect Shelf initiative, and serve as a key liaison between Marketing and Sales.

Consumer Goods

Responsibilities

Lead development and execution of national category strategies with a focus on assortment optimization and shelving excellence

Own the Perfect Shelf initiative, embedding core principles of SKU rationalization and shelf optimization into PCB’s commercial discipline

Define and communicate PCB’s point of view on shelving and assortment, ensuring alignment across internal teams and external customers

Develop best-in-class guidance on category and aisle flows, adjacencies, cross-merchandising, and space allocation by channel

Partner with Channel Strategy and Sales to adapt national strategies for growth channels and key customers

Solicit feedback from the Customer Development Organization (CDO) to ensure strategies meet retailer needs

Leverage syndicated and retailer data (Nielsen/IRI, 84.51, Numerator, RichMix, JDA) to uncover trends and drive strategic recommendations

Deliver compelling, insight-driven presentations to senior leadership and customer teams

Use score carding and market assessments to identify growth opportunities and measure impact

Lead development of selling stories, customer playbooks, and business reviews that drive retailer engagement

Collaborate with Brand Marketing, Sales Strategy & Trade, Supply Chain, and Sales to ensure seamless execution of category plans

Represent Category Development in strategic planning sessions and retailer meetings

Mentor junior team members and elevate category capabilities across the organization

Build strong networks and influence stakeholders at all levels to drive alignment and action

Qualification

Category ManagementSyndicated Data ToolsSales StrategyAnalytical SkillsProject ManagementConsumer Panel DataMicrosoft OfficeTableauCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsLeadershipCollaborationStorytelling