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Category Insights Manager

Rogers, AR · On-site

$65 - $95/hr

Own end-to-end category insights support across Walmart, Sam's Club, and Club customers, developing and executing insight‑led strategies to deliver against sales and profit objectives * Serve as ...

Molson Coors

Category Insights Executive

Bentonville, AR · On-site

$23K/mo

Requisition ID: 38978 In the role of Category Advisor (Category Insight Executive) working in Bentonville, AR , you will be part of the Walmart Category Advisor team. This is a high performing team ...

Mars

Director, Category Insights

Franklin, TN · On-site +1

The Director, Category & Insights leads the North America Category Center of Excellence (COE), responsible for defining and deploying Mars Pet Nutrition's category vision, insights frameworks, and ...

Zepinc

Category Insights Manager

Atlanta, GA · On-site

This newly created position of Category Insights Manager will be an integral part of the Zep marketing team with a dedicated focus is to grow customer category through the Zep brand. They will manage ...

Red Bull

SVP, Category & Insights

Santa Monica, CA · On-site

$239K - $359K/yr

The Senior Vice President of Category & Insights is responsible for leading the development of Red Bull's category management and customer and business insights strategies to ensure that Red Bull is ...

Red Bull Gruppe

SVP, Category & Insights

Santa Monica, CA · On-site

$150 - $200/hr

The Senior Vice President of Category & Insights is responsible for leading the development of RedBull's category management and customer and business insights strategies to ensure that RedBull is ...

Red Bull

SVP, Category & Insights

Santa Monica, CA · On-site

Shopper & Category Insights, Space Planning & Assortment, and Category Management for National Accounts and Regional Accounts across all channels of business. An excellent grasp of the tools ...

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As of Aug 26, 2026, the average yearly pay for category insights in the United States is $93,410.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $75,500.00 and $110,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is category insights?

Category Insights refer to the analysis and understanding of data and trends within a specific product category, typically in retail or consumer goods. Professionals in this role study consumer behavior, sales data, and market trends to identify opportunities for growth and inform business strategies. Category Insights help companies make data-driven decisions regarding product assortment, pricing, promotions, and placement to improve performance within the category.

How does a category insights professional collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive business decisions?

Category Insights professionals frequently work alongside marketing, sales, and product development teams to provide data-driven recommendations. They analyze market trends, consumer behavior, and sales performance, translating insights into actionable strategies. This collaborative approach ensures that product assortments, promotions, and pricing are aligned with customer needs and market opportunities, ultimately supporting business growth. Effective communication and teamwork are essential, as insights must be clearly presented to influence decisions across various departments.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a category insights analyst, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Category Insights Analyst, you need strong analytical skills, a background in market research or business, and experience interpreting complex data sets. Familiarity with data visualization tools (such as Tableau or Power BI), advanced Excel skills, and knowledge of syndicated data sources like Nielsen or IRI are typically required. Excellent communication, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams set standout professionals apart. These skills enable analysts to turn data into actionable strategies that drive category growth and inform key business decisions.

What is the difference between Category Insights vs Category Manager?

AspectCategory InsightsCategory Manager
Primary RoleAnalyzes data to identify trends and opportunities within product categoriesDevelops and executes strategies to grow and optimize product categories
Required SkillsData analysis, market research, reportingStrategic planning, leadership, negotiation
Work EnvironmentOften in analytics, marketing, or merchandising teamsCross-functional teams including sales, marketing, and supply chain
CertificationsAnalytics certifications, market research credentialsBusiness or management certifications often preferred

Category Insights roles focus on analyzing data to inform decision-making, while Category Managers develop strategies to drive category growth. Both roles collaborate but differ in scope and responsibilities, with Insights more data-driven and Managers more strategic and operational.

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Infographic showing various Category Insights job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 93% Full Time, and 7% Part Time. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $93,410 per year, or $44.9 per hour.

Category Insights Manager

Fresh Del Monte Produce Company

Rogers, AR • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. is a global leader in the production, distribution, and marketing of fresh, value-added, and shelf-stable fruits and vegetables under our Fresh and Foods divisions. Our diverse product portfolio proudly bears the Del Monte® brand and also includes prepared fruits and vegetables, juices, beverages, snacks, and desserts - available in over 80 countries worldwide. With operations spanning more than 35 countries, we’ve proudly been nourishing families for over 135 years.


Benefits We Offer Include:

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Employer-paid life & disability insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 7 Company Paid Holidays
  • 24/7 Telemedicine & Employee Assistance Program
  • Optional voluntary benefits (legal, accident, identity protection)
  • Eligibility on the first of the month following your hire date


Purpose of Position:


Del Monte Foods is the Foods Division of Fresh Del Monte, a global grower, producer and marketer of fresh, value-added, and shelf-stable produce. Del Monte Foods has a powerful portfolio of brands, including the iconic Del Monte®, Contadina® and S&W®. We are currently seeking a Category Insights Manager.


The Category Insights Manager is responsible for delivering high-impact business insights and analytics to drive growth across high-visibility customers including Walmart, Sam’s Club, and Club channel customers (Costco and BJ’s). This role serves as the primary expert in category, shopper, and consumer insights across these customers, with accountability for turning data into actionable strategies that advance business performance.


This individual will own and lead the use of Scintilla (Charter preferred) across the organization, serving as the central expert for both internal and external applications. The role is responsible for maximizing the return on investment in Scintilla by generating meaningful insights, enabling data-driven decision-making, and building capabilities across teams through training and ongoing support.


The Category Insights Manager partners closely with sales leadership and cross-functional teams to identify opportunities, diagnose business challenges, and develop insight-led recommendations that influence strategy and execution. This role plays a critical part in joint business planning, customer engagements, and internal decision-making forums, while maintaining the flexibility to support evolving business priorities across customers and categories as needed.


Accountabilities:

  • Own end-to-end category insights support across Walmart, Sam’s Club, and Club customers, developing and executing insight-led strategies to deliver against sales and profit objectives.
  • Serve as the category and insights lead for the Walmart Zone and Club channel, translating data into clear, actionable strategies that drive business performance.
  • Own Scintilla execution end-to-end, including analytics, insights generation, and reporting, ensuring maximum value and ROI.
  • Act as the Scintilla subject matter expert, enabling sales teams and cross-functional partners through training, coaching, and ongoing support.
  • Develop and deliver high-quality insights, analyses, and category reviews that assess performance, identify opportunities, and translate into clear, actionable recommendations.
  • Leverage all relevant data sources to strengthen recommendations and synthesize complex data into concise, compelling narratives that influence decision-making.
  • Design, maintain, and continuously optimize reporting and analytics while measuring and evaluating the impact of key initiatives, incorporating learnings to refine strategies and improve business outcomes.
  • Partner with sales leadership to identify and activate growth opportunities across innovation, assortment, shelving, pricing, and promotion.
  • Build and maintain strong, consultative relationships with customer stakeholders to influence execution and drive alignment.
  • Support key business processes including category reviews, Joint Business Planning (JBP), and ad hoc analyses; actively partner with Sales and the Category Insights team, with travel as needed to support customer engagement and business priorities.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Customer Planning & Insights, Marketing, Omni Activation, Consumer Insights, and Supply Chain to deliver integrated, insight-led solutions.
  • Proactively identify risks and opportunities, clearly communicating implications and recommended actions, while effectively prioritizing efforts to focus on the highest-impact work.
  • Serve as a trusted thought partner, bringing forward innovative, insight-led ideas to grow the business.
  • Demonstrate strong ownership, curiosity, and initiative, proactively identifying opportunities to streamline processes, improve ways of working, and enhance overall team effectiveness.
  • Actively develop capabilities and share best practices to elevate team performance and ensure scalable, consistent execution.
  • Provide flexible support across additional customers or categories as business needs evolve.


Minimum Skills Required:

  • BA/BS degree required.
  • 3-5 years relevant business experience in CPG industry with supplier, retailer, or broker. 
  • Prior Category Management experience a must.
  • Advanced computer proficiency in Retailer POS, Syndicated and Panel data, Retail Link, Microsoft Excel, Nielsen and/or Circana, and proficiency in PowerPoint as well as other Microsoft Office applications.
  • Proficient in utilizing, analyzing, and interpreting Scintilla Charter. 
  • Strong analytical, interpretive, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong data visualization and storytelling capabilities.
  • Working knowledge of space management software.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as strong interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent attitude with a strong team-orientation.
  • Creative thinker with ability to communicate and present ideas and solutions. 
  • Experience working with Walmart, Sam’s Club, and Club Channel Customers preferred.

 

***Please note: This position does not qualify for relocation expenses.***


Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. is a global leader in the production, distribution, and marketing of fresh and fresh cut fruits and vegetables. Our diverse product portfolio also includes prepared fruits and vegetables, juices, beverages, snacks, and desserts—available in over 80 countries worldwide. With operations spanning more than 35 countries, we’ve proudly been nourishing families for over 135 years.


We are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fresh Del Monte and its affiliates do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We also participate in E-Verify* where applicable, to ensure employment authorization eligibility. Driven by our core values - Excellence, Care, Passion, Trust, and Creativity - we invite you to explore our career opportunities and join our FRESH team.


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