Associate Manager, Category Leadership

Why Campbell’s

Benefits begin on day one and include medical, dental, short and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance (for individual, families, and domestic partners).

Employees are eligible for our matching 401(k) plan and can enroll on the first day of employment with immediate vesting.

Campbell’s offers unlimited sick time along with paid time off and holiday pay.

If in WHQ – free access to the fitness center. Access to on-site day care (operated by Bright Horizons) and company store.

Our “Campbell’s Cares” program matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually.

Campbell’s has a variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support employees.

What You Will Do

• Analyze category, shopper, and sales data to identify growth opportunities and business risks
• Translate insights into compelling customer stories and recommendations on assortment, shelving, and distribution
• Develop retailer-facing presentations for category reviews, new item selling stories, and strategic business updates
• Build planograms and shelving recommendations using JDA / Blue Yonder or similar space planning tools
• Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Shopper Insights, Category Strategy, and Sales Planning to deliver actionable recommendations, build alignment, and operate as a trusted team partner

What You Bring To The Table

• (Must Have) Bachelor’s degree
• 4 years of experience in CPG, category management, analytics, or a related field
• Experience building planograms in JDA / Blue Yonder or similar space planning software
• Proficiency with syndicated and insights tools such as Circana, Numerator, Mintel, Gateway, or Power BI
• Strong analytical skills and advanced Excel capabilities
• Ability to turn data into clear, persuasive business stories and retailer-ready recommendations
• Experience working with category, shopper, consumer, or sales data

(Nice to have)

• Experience supporting Regional Grocery retailers in a CPG environment
• Background in Category Management, Space Planning, or customer-facing analytics roles
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with a proven ability to build relationships, work effectively across functions, and contribute positively in collaborative environments
• Ability to travel (approx. 25%)