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Associate Manager, Category Leadership

$87.9k - $120.9k

Campbell Soup Co

Since 1869, we've connected people through food they love. We're proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell's brand, as well as Cape Cod, Chunky, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pacific Foods, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Pace, Rao's Homemade, Snack Factory, Snyder's of Hanover. Swanson, and V8.

Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us.

Why Campbell's...
  • 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.
  • Giving back to the communities where our employees work and live is very important to Campbell's. 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.
How you will make history here...
This is an opportunity to make a direct impact with major Regional Grocery retailers by turning data into stories that influence decisions and drive category growth. You'll support a high-visibility Meals and Beverages portfolio featuring iconic brands consumers know and love, including Campbell's, Swanson, Pace, and Rao's. You'll also partner across functions to help shape assortment, shelving, and distribution strategies through analytics, storytelling, and space planning.

We are seeking a highly analytical, customer-focused category management professional to support Regional Grocery retailers across the Meals and Beverages portfolio. This role is ideal for someone who can turn data into actionable insights, build compelling customer stories, and develop shelving and distribution recommendations that drive business results. This role will work across a portfolio of iconic brands, while partnering closely with Sales, Shopper Insights, Category Strategy, and Sales Planning to influence customer strategy and support growth through analytics, storytelling, and space planning. The ideal candidate thrives in a team-based environment, builds strong cross-functional partnerships, and is known for being a collaborative and solutions-oriented teammate.

What you will do...
  • 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
Who you will work with...

Key member of the Meals and Beverages organization.

What you bring to the table... (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
It would be great if you have... (Nice to have)
  • Experience supporting Regional Grocery retailers in a CPG environment
  • Background in Category Management, Space Planning, or customer-facing analytics roles
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills, with a proven ability to build relationships, work effectively across functions, and contribute positively in collaborative environments
  • Ability to travel (approx. 25%)

This is a fully remote role. We are open to all geographies.

Compensation and Benefits:

The target base salary range for this full-time, salaried position is between
$87,900-$120,900

Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.
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