Category Manager

Overview

Primo Brands is a leading branded beverage company in North America with a focus on healthy hydration. We are proud to offer an extensive and iconic portfolio of highly recognizable, sustainably sourced, and conveniently packaged branded beverages distributed across more than 150,000 retail outlets.

Base Salary: $129,996 - $158,655.60 This position is eligible for an annual bonus.

Location: Stamford, CT

Health Benefits: Medical, prescription, dental, vision, flexible spending account (FSA), dependent care flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA)

Retirement/Investing: 401K with a 5% match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Insurance: Employee Life Insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, spouse/domestic partner/child life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment

Other great benefits: Employee discounts, save on auto, home, and pet insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation and sick time, 9 paid holidays and 3 paid floating holidays, paid leave for when you have a baby, adopt a child, or become a foster parent, legal services, identity theft protection, employee assistance program (EAP), adoption reimbursement benefit, FEDlogic, commuter benefits

Responsibilities

• Create, own, and lead Primo’s Category Thought Leadership initiatives with key customers across the Foodservice channel.

• Promote the Bottled Water Category and Primo Brands growth through the synthesis of complex channel and consumer data into concise, strategic, and actionable insights for our key Foodservice partners.

• Co-pilot to creation, communication, and execution of Primo’s Go-to-Market strategy for the Foodservice channel alongside Primo’s Channel Development Team.

• Play critical and central role in constructing and delivering content for relevant Joint Business Plans and Top-to-Tops with top tier Foodservice partners.

• Be a trusted advisor to Primo’s most important Foodservice partners, offering category centric and fact-based recommendations that will drive sustainable category growth.

• Support the sell-in of new items/strategies across channel, developing compelling and data-based customer specific plans.

• Lead the evolution and adoption of best-in-class category reporting for the Foodservice channel.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 3-5 years of Category Management experience preferably in CPG.

• Experience operating within the Foodservice industry or with Foodservice customers strongly preferred, but not required.

• Must have an entrepreneurial spirit! Must thrive operating within a fast-paced and detailed oriented environment. Must be comfortable making sound, thoughtful decisions that lead to decisive action across the broader Foodservice organization.

• Experience with AI tools, dashboard platforms (e.g. Power BI), and scalable templates is a plus.

• Experience with Syndicated Data (Nielsen/Circana) and Shopper Panel Data (Numerator, Circana, etc) measures and systems.

• Experience with Foodservice Industry data systems (Technomic, Datassential, Distillr, BlueWorld, various GPO and Broadline Distributor databases, etc.)

• Experience building customer-facing selling decks and insight presentations that drive joint business planning and mutual wins.

• Ability to present data accurately and with credibility.

• Positive interaction with customers and customer managers.

• Advanced Excel and Power Point Skills.

• Bachelor's Degree required.

If you're ready to embark on an exciting journey with Primo Brands, apply now!

Salary Range Disclaimer:

The salary range provided for this position is an approximation based on market research, internal compensation data and the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Final salary offers are determined through a comprehensive evaluation of candidate qualifications and may vary depending on factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location of the position. Other components of the compensation package, including benefits and bonuses, will also be considered. We are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices, and we encourage open dialogue about compensation during the interview process.

Primo Brands’ established portfolio includes billion-dollar brands Poland Spring® and Pure Life®, premium brands like Saratoga® and Mountain Valley®, regional leaders such as Arrowhead®, Deer Park®, Ice Mountain® Ozarka®, and Zephyrhills®, purified brands, Primo Water® and Sparkletts®, and flavored and enhanced brands like Splash® and AC+ION®. Our extensive direct-to-consumer offerings and industry-leading line-up of innovative water dispensers create consumer connectivity through recurring water purchases across Water Direct, Water Exchange, and Water Refill. At Primo Brands, our more than 11,000 associates are at the heart of what we do and deliver on our mission to provide healthy hydration to consumers wherever, however and whenever they want it. We believe in fostering a respectful culture, which values our associates who are deeply invested in quality hydration, our communities, and the sustainability of our packaging and water sources for generations to come.

Primo Brands is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law.

Candidates must possess strong English language skills to effectively communicate with customers and provide exceptional service. Proficiency in English is essential for understanding customer needs, resolving inquiries, and collaborating with team members.