Category Manager

C.A. Fortune

Category Manager using retail analytics to grow consumer brands for C.A. Fortune, an integrated commerce agency.

Posted 8/17/2026full-timeBoise • Idaho, Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $85,000 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in category management, data analysis, and business intelligence strategies to drive insights and optimize product initiatives. Proficient in synthesizing complex data into actionable recommendations and compelling narratives for stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Category Management ExpertiseAdvanced Excel SkillsSymphonyAI ProficiencyData-Driven Insights SynthesisNielsen Experience

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Hard Skills

Category Management PrinciplesData AnalysisBusiness Intelligence StrategyPricing OptimizationPromotion AnalysisShelf Placement OptimizationFact-Based Category ReviewsClient Performance AnalysisPost-Promotional AnalysisReporting Methodologies

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsAbility to Thrive in Fast-Paced EnvironmentsTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

SymphonyAI (Shopper360)SPINS (Satori)NielsenIRIMintelPowerPoint

Industry Keywords

CPG Industry ExperienceNatural FoodSpecialty FoodOrganic FoodRetailer Category Reviews

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain go-to-market analytics supporting, tracking, and growing core and new product initiatives across retailers and channels, with a focus on Albertsons
Provide analytics and insights to optimize pricing, promotion, distribution, and shelf placement
Participate in business review analyses and maintain actionable category management tools
Define and implement a business intelligence strategy aligned with the Insights Pillar vision
Support 1–5 top clients through reporting, retailer category reviews, and client/retailer performance analysis
Drive use of SPINS, Nielsen, IRI, Mintel, and other data sources to identify business opportunities
Develop and execute category management strategies aligned with client KPIs and merchandising principles
Create fact-based category reviews, business reviews, and selling stories using shopper, distributor, syndicated, and consumer insights
Lead and present business reviews and strategic recommendations to clients and retailers
Partner with sales teams on account presentations involving new items, share of shelf, and assortment strategies
Conduct post-promotional analyses to optimize planning and ROI
Partner with internal category management, sales, and marketing teams
Refine reporting, distribution-void identification, and opportunity-gap quantification methodologies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree plus 5+ years of CPG industry experience, preferably in Natural/Specialty/Organic food and beverage
Advanced proficiency in SymphonyAI (Shopper360), 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 for data storytelling
Ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights and 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 internal and external stakeholders
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment focused on continuous improvement and impact
10–20% travel to present to clients
Albertsons experience, SymphonyAI experience, extensive Nielsen experience, and experience presenting to retailers are stated as ways to stand out

Benefits

Comp & perks

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)
Work from home flexibility
Bonus eligibility