Richelieu Foods · 1 day ago
Category Manager
Wheeling, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$125K/yr - $160K/yr
5+ years expRichelieu Foods is a leading national private label and contract packing food manufacturer focused on frozen pizza. They are seeking a dynamic and strategic Manager of Category and Portfolio Strategy to drive sales growth through data-driven insights and develop actionable strategies for the private label frozen and deli pizza category.
Food and BeverageFood Processing
Responsibilities
Drive sales growth by developing category and portfolio strategies grounded in robust data analysis and financial insight
Analyze and synthesize syndicated data and consumer panel data to identify trends, risks, and growth opportunities
Partner with Sales leadership to support pricing/promotion, portfolio assortment, and new business development
Develop executive ready presentations that clearly articulate insights, recommendations, and business implications
Collaborate closely with Finance to align category strategy with financial objectives and performance metrics
Monitor competitive dynamics, market trends, and shopper behavior to inform strategic decision making
Act as a strategic advisor to internal stakeholders, using data to challenge assumptions and guide decisions
Lead ad hoc analyses and strategic initiatives in support of revenue growth and margin improvement
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
5–10 years of experience in Category Management or Portfolio Strategy within a large CPG company
Strong record of accomplishment in developing private-label food or consumer packaged goods
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills coupled with exceptional presentation and communication abilities to tell a clear and compelling story with data
Proven ability to articulate key insights and translate analysis into actionable business recommendations
Excellent communication skills and the ability to articulate complex issues in an easy-to-understand way
Self‑starter mindset with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to respond to changing situations
Ability and willingness to travel domestically 10% of the time
Preferred
MBA or master's degree in data/analytics is a plus
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Pre-tax spending accounts
Retirement benefits
Paid time off
401K with company match
Short-term and long-term disability
Life insurance
Company
Richelieu Foods
Richelieu Foods is a private label and contract packing food company.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Chris Dugan
Chief Commercial Officer
Recent News
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