Category & Insights Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Category & Insights Manager
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Reports To: VP of Sales Strategy
Compensation: $105,000 - $135,000 + bonus eligible

Marketing Message:

Are you highly analytical, detail-oriented, and skilled at turning data into clear business insights? Archer Meat Snacks, one of the fastest-growing brands in the Natural and Specialty Channel, is looking for a Manager, Category & Insights to support reporting, internal storytelling, and data-driven decision making across the organization.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on execution, building polished deliverables, and transforming complex information into clear, actionable insights for internal stakeholders. You will partner closely with Sales, Marketing, and leadership teams to create impactful reporting, structured presentations, and data tools that help drive smarter business decisions.

We’re looking for someone who takes ownership, works with urgency, and can elevate the quality of reporting and presentations with minimal guidance.

If you enjoy organizing data, improving how information is communicated, and building professional deliverables that make an impact, this role is for you.

What You’ll Own & Impact

Category & Commercial Strategy

• Own category insights nationally, as well as across all channels and customers, identifying key growth drivers and opportunities
• Translate syndicated and internal data into clear, actionable recommendations that influence commercial strategy and decision-making
• Partner with Sales leadership to shape customer strategies, distribution priorities, and in-store execution plans
• Lead category storytelling and positioning to strengthen Archer’s credibility with customers and brokers

Sales Partnership & Execution

• Serve as a strategic partner to Sales on customer planning, business reviews, and key account initiatives
• Lead development of high-impact sales materials, including master decks, customer presentations, and sell-in strategies
• Provide ongoing performance insights and recommendations to improve velocity, distribution, and assortment decisions
• Support negotiations and evaluation of customer-specific data investments

Marketing & Innovation Insights

• Lead competitive analysis and category trend identification to inform brand and innovation strategy
• Identify whitespace opportunities and conduct size-of-prize analysis for new product development
• Partner with Marketing to translate insights into compelling messaging, positioning, and go-to-market strategies

Executive & Organizational Impact

• Own monthly and quarterly category performance reviews presented to Executive Leadership and Board of Directors
• Provide strategic recommendations on customer, channel, and portfolio performance
• Influence cross-functional decision-making through data-driven insights and forward-looking analysis

Data Strategy & Vendor Management

• Own relationships with syndicated data partners (SPINS, Numerator, etc.), including contract negotiations and optimization
• Evaluate and evolve data tools, dashboards, and reporting capabilities to support business needs
• Establish best practices for data usage, reporting, and insight generation across the organization

What Sets You Apart

• 5+ years of experience in Category Insights, Category Management, or Commercial Analytics
• Deep expertise in syndicated data (SPINS, Circana/IRI, Nielsen, Numerator) and category analytics
• Proven ability to translate data into strategic business recommendations that drive growth
• Experience influencing senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams
• Strong commercial acumen with understanding of retail, distribution, and in-store execution
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; ability to synthesize and communicate complex data clearly
• Highly organized, self-directed, and comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-growth environments

Why Join Archer Meat Snacks?

Impact: Play a key role in improving how data and insights are used across the business
Visibility: Direct exposure with Executive Leadership and cross-functional teams
Ownership: End-to-end accountability for category insights and data strategy
Culture: Fast-moving, collaborative, and execution-focused
Benefits: Competitive compensation, PTO, and 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance

Apply Today

If you’re ready to own category insights and drive strategic growth at a high-performing CPG brand, we’d love to meet you.

To learn more about Archer Meat Snacks, visit

Archer Meat Snacks is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.