Senior Category Manager – Seasonings

Griffith Foods

Driving category strategy and growth for Seasonings at Griffith Foods. Collaborating cross-functionally in a B2B environment in Alsip, IL.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeAlsip • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $125,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Category Management and Strategic Planning within the B2B food industry, focusing on financial performance, portfolio optimization, and innovation commercialization. Proven ability to analyze market trends and consumer insights to drive profitable growth and differentiate product offerings.

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Category ManagementFinancial AnalysisStrategic Product Portfolio PlanningB2B Food Industry ExperienceInnovation Commercialization

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Hard Skills

Strategic PlanningPricing StrategyPortfolio ManagementSKU OptimizationProduct DevelopmentMarket AnalysisFinancial Performance ManagementInnovation Pipeline DevelopmentConsumer Insights AnalysisBusiness Performance Optimization

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationCommunicationAnalytical ThinkingProblem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in MarketingBachelor’s Degree in Business

Industry Keywords

SeasoningsB2B Commercial EnvironmentsFood IngredientsProduct HarmonizationMarket DifferentiationRevenue TargetsAnnual Operating PlanTastingsConsumer Unmet NeedsInnovation Opportunities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Developing and executing the long-term strategic plan for the North America Seasonings category.
Owning the annual operating plan (AOP), revenue targets, and financial performance for the Seasonings business.
Developing & implementing Category pricing strategy to optimize pricing, profitability, and business performance with Sales, Finance, Marketing, R&D, and Supply Chain
Defining category positioning and value propositions that differentiate Griffith Foods in the marketplace.
Leading portfolio management, including SKU optimization (from 1,800 SKUs today), product harmonization, renovation, and exit strategies.
Analyzing business trends and financial results to identify opportunities for profitable growth.
Developing and commercializing innovation pipelines and new technologies for Seasonings.
Identifying consumer unmet needs and translate insights into future innovation opportunities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business or a related field
10 years progressive experience in Category Management, Marketing, Business Management, Product Development, or Innovation with at least 5 years in B2B commercial environments
5 years experience within the B2B food or food ingredients industry
Strong financial analysis and strategic product portfolio planning experience to support strategic decisions regarding portfolio optimization, pricing, innovation prioritization, and commercialization.
Willingness to work onsite in Alsip, IL 3 days per week
Willingness and ability to travel 25% within the region for meetings in Canada & Mexico
Ability to participate in tastings that may include wheat, soy, dairy or meat protein.
Candidates must currently possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. Work visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision
Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
EAP
Health Advocacy
Financial Planning
Parental Leave
Care.com
Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance
Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement
Safety Reimbursement
Lifestyle Spending Account
Group Life & AD&D
Voluntary Life Insurance
Short Term & Long Term Disability
401(k) Plan with Company Match
PTO
Holiday’s & Leaves
Accident Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Hospital Indemnity
Home & Auto Insurance
Pet Insurance
Identity Theft Protection
Long Term Care + Life Insurance & Legal Assistance