What are the responsibilities and job description for the SR Manager, Category Management position at Blue Diamond Growers?
Work Shift : Pay Type :
Salary
Hourly Rate (if applicable) :
N / A
Targeted Base Salary Range (if applicable) :
140,800.00 - $182,600.00
JOB OVERVIEW :
As the Senior Manager of Category Management, you will play a pivotal role in driving strategic initiatives that optimize category growth and profitability across our food and beverage portfolio. You will lead cross-functional teams to develop data-driven category plans, conduct in-depth market and consumer analysis, and identify emerging trends to guide both short-term and long-term business decisions. This is a high-impact role that requires a blend of strategic thinking, analytical skills, and industry expertise.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :
- Lead the development of category strategies focusing on growth, innovation, and profitability.
- Act as a trusted consultant on reporting and analysis, offering expertise to influence key business decisions beyond Category Management and to the wider commercial group
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Sales, Marketing, R&D, Supply Chain, etc.) to ensure alignment and execution of strategic initiatives.
- Utilize consumer behavior, market data, and competitive intelligence to drive insights that inform category strategies. Identify market trends, consumer preferences, and competitive dynamics to provide actionable recommendations.
- Conduct in-depth analysis to evaluate category performance, identifying opportunities and risks. Drive demand forecasting and manage category P&L performance to optimize profitability.
- Work closely with Product Development and Innovation teams to identify gaps in the category, leading to new product ideas and solutions that meet consumer needs and align with category strategy.
- Identify opportunities for category growth and profitability through pricing strategies, promotional planning, assortment optimization, and merchandising strategies. Ensure products are optimized for distribution, placement, and visibility across all key channels.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders (sales teams, key accounts, retailers, suppliers) to ensure alignment and successful execution of category plans.
- Lead cross-functional teams (marketing, sales, operations, etc.) to implement and execute category initiatives. Collaborate with Sales Leadership to develop trade and promotional strategies.
- Establish KPIs and metrics to monitor the performance of category strategies.
- Regularly report progress to senior leadership, offering insights on category health, market trends, and financial performance.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS :
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel or operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Employees work under typical office conditions, and the noise level is usually quiet.
Blue Diamond Growers is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer
EOE / Minorities / Females / Vet / Disability
WHY BLUE DIAMOND?
In addition to working at the world's largest, state-of-the-art almond manufacturer, we offer a safe and collaborative team environment, with numerous opportunities for free training and career advancement. Check out the BDG Benefits, Health & Wellness Guide HERE.
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Blue Diamond Growers (BDG) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. BDG provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information. BDG also complies with all provisions of the U.S. Government's Executive Order 11246 dated September 24, 1965 and the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor.
Salary : $140,800 - $182,600
