Category Manager

Campbell's

Category Manager for Campbell Snacks collaborating with Albertsons on category and shopper insights. Driving strategic growth through data analytics and partnership.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeRemote • California, Idaho, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $87,900 - $120,900 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ApolloTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Proactively develop collaborative relationships with Albertsons to be viewed as a trusted resource for category insights
Actively advise retailer partners on category and shopper-centric opportunities
Support strategic and tactical recommendations on Distribution, Shelving, Merchandising, and Pricing (DSMP)
Build multi-year category growth strategies aligned to Albertsons' business objectives
Identify category white space opportunities and provide actionable recommendations
Conduct shopper segmentation, basket analysis, and purchase behavior studies
Lead comprehensive planogram insights and assortment analysis
Partner with the Albertsons merchandising team on new item placement and SKU rationalization
Align closely with the Campbell Snacks Albertsons Sales team for joint business planning

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, or related field required; MBA preferred
4+ years of CPG sales, category management, or data analytics experience
Experience working directly with Albertsons or a comparable top 10 retailer preferred
Proficiency in syndicated data platforms: Circana (IRI) and/or Nielsen/NielsenIQ
Experience with loyalty card data platforms (e.g., EYC, Albertsons Media Collective)
Hands-on experience with space management/POG software (JDA/Blue Yonder, Apollo, ProSpace, or equivalent);
Ability to synthesize multiple data sources to develop clear, concise category stories and selling presentations
Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills (written and verbal)
Strong technical skills in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Tableau or Power BI a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Benefits begin on day one
Medical, dental, disability, AD&D, and life insurance
Matching 401(k) plan with immediate vesting
Unlimited sick time
Paid time off and holiday pay
Free access to fitness center at WHQ
On-site day care
Company store access
Employee donation matching program up to $1,500 annually
Various Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

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Hard Skills & Tools

category managementdata analyticsshopper segmentationbasket analysispurchase behavior studiesplanogram insightsassortment analysisspace managementsyndicated data analysisloyalty card data analysis

Soft Skills

analytical skillsattention to detailcommunication skillsinterpersonal skillspresentation skills

Certifications

Bachelor’s degreeMBA