Category Manager, Ice Cream

The Magnum Ice Cream Company

Category Manager for ice cream at Target, advising on strategy for iconic brands and optimizing category performance. Responsible for vision, implementation, and data-driven recommendations.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $103,000 - $154,400 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Category Management and Customer Insights, with a strong ability to leverage syndicated data and shopper analytics to drive strategic recommendations and category growth. Proficient in space planning and planogram execution, particularly within the Frozen and Ice Cream sectors.

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Category ManagementSyndicated Data AnalysisSpace Planning ToolsTarget ExperienceCustomer Insights

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Hard Skills

Category ManagementSyndicated Data AnalysisPlanogram StrategyData-Driven RecommendationsSpace Planning

Soft Skills

Analytical ThinkingCommunicationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

CircanaNielsenIQNumeratorJDABlue Yonder

Industry Keywords

CPGIce CreamFrozen FoodsIndulgence CategoryRetail Strategy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as Category Captain / Category Advisor to Target's ice cream team across the Ice Cream category
Build the multi-year category vision for Ice Cream at Target, including assortment, shelving, promotion, and innovation runway
Lead planogram strategy and execution through Target's reset cycles
Translate syndicated data (Circana, NielsenIQ), Target POS, Household Panel, and Loyalty / Guest data into fact-based recommendations the merchant team can act on
Own the category story: the one-pagers, JBP inputs, and analysis that shape how Target thinks about indulgence and innovation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree and 3–5+ years in Category Management, Customer / Shopper Insights, or Sales Strategy in CPG
Direct Target experience required
Fluency in syndicated and shopper data platforms: Circana (IRI), NielsenIQ, Numerator, Household Panel, Loyalty Card data
Strong working knowledge of space planning tools (JDA / Blue Yonder) and Target's reset / planogram revision process
Track record turning analytics into compelling recommendations that drive positive outcomes
Experience in Frozen, Ice Cream, or another impulse / indulgence category is a nice-to-have

Benefits

Comp & perks

Market-competitive pay and performance related rewards
Flexible ways of working
Support for health, wellbeing and life outside of work
Time off to rest and recharge
Ongoing learning and development opportunities
Medical, dental and vision coverage
Health and wellbeing support, including employee assistance programs and wellness initiatives
Health-related savings and spending accounts
Retirement savings programs with a competitive matching plan
Additional employee perks (e.g., corporate discounts, commuter or learning support)