Associate Manager, Category Leadership

Campbell's

Category Management role analyzing data and shaping strategies for major grocery retailers. Collaborating with Sales and Insights teams to drive category growth and consumer engagement.

Posted 6/25/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois, Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $87,900 - $120,900 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze category, shopper, and sales data to identify growth opportunities and business risks
Translate insights into compelling customer stories and recommendations on assortment, shelving, and distribution
Develop retailer-facing presentations for category reviews, new item selling stories, and strategic business updates
Build planograms and shelving recommendations using JDA / Blue Yonder or similar space planning tools
Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Shopper Insights, Category Strategy, and Sales Planning to deliver actionable recommendations, build alignment, and operate as a trusted team partner

Requirements

What you’ll need

(Must have) Bachelor’s degree
4 years of experience in CPG, category management, analytics, or a related field
Experience building planograms in JDA / Blue Yonder or similar space planning software
Proficiency with syndicated and insights tools such as Circana, Numerator, Mintel, Gateway, or Power BI
Strong analytical skills and advanced Excel capabilities
Ability to turn data into clear, persuasive business stories and retailer-ready recommendations
Experience working with category, shopper, consumer, or sales data.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Benefits begin on day one and include medical, dental, short and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance (for individual, families, and domestic partners).
Employees are eligible for our matching 401(k) plan and can enroll on the first day of employment with immediate vesting.
Campbell’s offers unlimited sick time along with paid time off and holiday pay.
If in WHQ – free access to the fitness center.
Access to on-site day care (operated by Bright Horizons) and company store.
Our “Campbell’s Cares” program matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually.
Campbell’s has a variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support employees.

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Hard Skills & Tools

data analysiscategory managementanalyticsplanogram developmentExcelsyndicated toolsinsights toolsPower BIJDABlue Yonder

Soft Skills

analytical skillscommunicationstorytellingcollaborationpresentation skills

Certifications

Bachelor's degree