Job Description
We are hiring an analytically elite Category Manager / Category Analyst to serve as the commercial intelligence engine for a fast-growing CPG brand scaling from. This role blends deep category analytics, trade optimization, and retail strategy with storytelling that drives better decisions — internally and with key partners.
You will transform complex datasets — syndicated data (SPINS, Nielsen, IRI), retailer portals (e.g., 84.51°), distributor reporting, and internal systems — into actionable insights that meaningfully improve velocity, trade efficiency, pricing, and distribution performance. This person is the strategic partner to Sales, Marketing, Ops, Finance, and Leadership.
Strategic Importance
- As we scale nationally and deepen relationships with major retailers and distributors (UNFI, KeHE, C&S, Dot), this role is critical to commercial success by:
- Elevating category insights as a competitive advantage
- Strengthening sales pitch...