Category Manager

Reynolds Consumer Products

. Drive category growth and customer business performance through fact-based insights, category management strategies, and cross-functional collaboration .

Posted 10/19/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $111,000 - $160,950 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in category management, shopper insights, and data analysis to drive business growth and optimize retail strategies. Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and present actionable insights to enhance category performance across omnichannel environments.

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Category ManagementShopper InsightsData AnalysisProject ManagementCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Category DevelopmentData AnalysisSpace ManagementFact-Based SellingPerformance MonitoringAssortment OptimizationMarket Trend AnalysisRetailer Data AnalysisPoint-Of-Sale DataSyndicated Data

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingStorytellingCollaborationInfluencing Skills

Industry Keywords

Consumer Packaged GoodsOmnichannel RetailRetail Category ManagementGrocery ChannelCustomer Relationship Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive category growth and customer business performance through fact-based insights, category management strategies, and cross-functional collaboration
Partner with internal sales teams and external retail customers to develop category recommendations, optimize assortment and shelf space, and strengthen selling initiatives across omnichannel retail environments
Translate category performance, shopper behavior, competitive activity, and market trends into actionable recommendations supporting customer objectives and business growth
Advance category management initiatives by aligning strategic and tactical selling plans across multiple organizational levels
Serve as the category and competitive subject matter expert for internal headquarters business groups, providing fact-based selling support to sales management
Establish working relationships with retailer category managers by providing objective, category-focused analytical support
Apply shopper insights to category and brand sales presentations, providing thought leadership and a vision for overall category growth
Prepare and present fact-based category insights for multiple retail partners across omnichannel markets
Analyze category performance, shopper insights, category fundamentals, and macroeconomic trends using point-of-sale, syndicated, custom, panel, loyalty, and retailer data
Monitor category performance through weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting tailored to retailer category management and internal customer needs
Partner with retailer category managers to develop optimal assortments and planograms through space management capabilities
Coach and train sales partners at all levels on category management, consumer dynamics, syndicated data, market structure, shopper insights, opportunity gaps, competitive landscapes, and shelf-space optimization

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience to successfully perform the essential functions of the position
6+ years of experience in category management, category development, or shopper insights within the broader consumer packaged goods industry
Ability to travel overnight periodically, as needed, approximately 20–30% of the time
Preferred: Master's degree in Business Administration or another advanced degree
Preferred: Experience supporting Dollar General, Kroger, Albertsons, or other key grocery customers
Preferred: Experience supporting grocery channel customers
Preferred: Experience analyzing complex datasets and developing actionable business recommendations
Preferred: Experience building strong relationships with customers and retail partners
Preferred: Experience with category management processes, data analysis, and shopper insights
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and storytelling capabilities, including the ability to gather, compile, and analyze data and translate findings into actionable insights
Knowledge of category management principles, consumer and shopper insights, syndicated data, retailer data, and space management practices
Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, and influencing skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels
Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Strong project management and organizational skills, including the ability to manage projects from initiation through execution
Self-directed approach with the ability to manage multiple accountabilities and internal customer relationships
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and customer requests while maintaining business deadlines
Team-oriented approach with the ability to collaborate across functions and customer organizations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Role is eligible for 14% annual incentive provided the business meets financial goals and the individual meets their performance goals, subject to plan administration guidelines
Remote position
Equal employment opportunities and legally protected applicant status