Category Development Manager

Role Overview

The Category Development Manager closely monitors key industry trends, category performance, and competitive activity nationally. This role will partner with innovation, marketing, trade strategy, RGM, customer category insights, & sales functions to develop, lead, and communicate fact-based analysis and insights to drive fiscal objectives.

What You Will Do

Supports Hain Celestial’s breadth of brands by acting as the category subject matter expert for Field Sales and internal cross-functional partners; role possesses deep knowledge of brands and brands’ strategies across categories in which we compete. Develops and manages national assortment & shelving strategies while consistently monitoring performance to ensure objectives are met.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Establish credibility within industry as thought leader in category management by gaining strategic category partnerships through demonstration of category and consumer expertise. Establish strong, multi-level working relationships with our customers based on mutual trust and integrity.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience with POS and Panel from variety of sources (Nielsen, SPINS, Circana, Numerator, 84.51, Dunnhumby, etc…)
• 4+ years in a Category Management role or Relevant Sales/Category Experience

Benefits

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Disability coverage
• Life insurance
• Critical illness and accident insurance
• Legal and identity protection insurance
• Pet insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Commuter benefits
• Tuition assistance
• Adoption assistance
• 401(k)
• PTO

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