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Product Category Manager
The Spice & Tea Exchange®Category Manager at The Spice & Tea Exchange focusing on product lifecycle management and strategic planning. Collaborating across teams to drive category growth and profitability in specialty foods.
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- The Category Manager is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of assigned product categories, from strategic planning and market analysis to product development, pricing, and performance optimization.
- This role will serve as the category expert, driving growth through data-driven insights, trend forecasting, and cross-functional collaboration with Supply Chain, Marketing, and Operations.
- Develop and execute category strategies that support the brand’s overall product vision, financial goals, and long-term growth.
- Conduct competitive analysis, consumer trend research, and market benchmarking to inform category positioning.
- Lead the end-to-end management of products within assigned categories from concept to commercialization and retirement.
- Solidify Vendor relationships depicted by each category, facilitating sample orders, pricing negotiations and relationship building with Supply Chain to ensure ongoing vendor partnership success.
- Monitor sell-through, margin performance, and inventory levels to optimize assortment and profitability.
- Collaborate with Marketing and Creative teams to develop campaign support, storytelling, and in-store merchandising strategies.
- Own category P&L performance including revenue, COGS, and margin optimization.
Requirements
What you’ll need- A bachelor’s degree in marketing, merchandising, or related discipline.
- 5+ years of category management, CPG experience preferably in food beverage or specialty consumables.
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel, Power BI, or similar tools.
- Exceptional project management and communication skills with ability to influence cross-functional teams.
- Demonstrated success in managing product lifecycles and driving category profitability.
- Passion for culinary, beverage, or lifestyle products is a plus.
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical Insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
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Hard Skills & Tools
category managementmarket analysisproduct developmentpricing optimizationcompetitive analysisconsumer trend researchP&L managementproduct lifecycle managementdata-driven insightstrend forecasting
Soft Skills
analytical skillsproject managementcommunication skillsinfluencing skillscross-functional collaborationrelationship building
Certifications
bachelor’s degree in marketingbachelor’s degree in merchandising