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Red's All Natural

Category Strategy Manager

$115K - $130K/yr

The Category Strategy Manager will translate data and consumer insights into actionable recommendations that strengthen brand strategy, retailer selling stories, innovation, and commercialization ...

Campbell Soup Company

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Camden, NJ · On-site

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Support category strategy refresh cycles led by the Sr Manager / Associate Director * Develop category strategy outputs for an assigned category - Best in class shelving recommendations, assortment ...

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Manager, Category Strategy

Camden, NJ · Hybrid

$113K - $156K/yr

Support category strategy refresh cycles led by the Sr Manager / Associate Director * Develop category strategy outputs for an assigned category - Best in class shelving recommendations, assortment ...

Campbell's

Sr Manager, Category Strategy

Camden, NJ · Hybrid

The Senior Manager, Category & Shopper Strategy leads strategic initiatives for our portfolio across all channels, with a focus on distribution and shelving specific to a category. The position is ...

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As of Sep 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for category strategy manager in the United States is $124,659.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $90,000.00 and $157,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Category Strategy Manager vs Category Analyst?

AspectCategory Strategy ManagerCategory Analyst
ResponsibilitiesDevelops long-term strategies for product categories, oversees market trends, and guides cross-functional teams.Analyzes sales data, monitors category performance, and provides insights to support strategic decisions.
Required SkillsStrategic thinking, leadership, market research, and project management.Data analysis, reporting, and familiarity with retail or supply chain systems.
Work EnvironmentSenior-level planning, cross-department collaboration, often in corporate offices.Data-focused, often in analytics teams or retail environments.
Common UsageUsed in strategic planning and category development.Used in performance monitoring and tactical analysis.

The Category Strategy Manager focuses on developing and executing long-term category plans, while the Category Analyst primarily analyzes data to inform those strategies. Both roles are essential in retail and consumer goods industries, but they differ in scope and seniority.

What does a category strategy manager do?

A category strategy manager develops and implements plans to optimize the procurement and management of specific product or service categories. They analyze market trends, supplier performance, and internal needs to create strategies that reduce costs, improve quality, and support business goals. This role often involves cross-functional collaboration, data analysis, and negotiation skills.

What qualifications do I need to be a category strategy manager?

A category strategy manager typically needs a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field, along with several years of experience in category management, procurement, or supply chain roles. Strong analytical skills, knowledge of market research, and proficiency with data analysis tools are also important, and some roles may require certifications such as CPSM or CSCP.
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Category Strategy Manager

Red's All Natural

Remote

$115K - $130K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 13 days ago

Job description

Job Type
Full-time
Description
At Red's All Natural, we are on a mission to make real food more convenient. We believe frozen food should be made with high-quality ingredients, exceptional taste, and ingredients consumers can feel good about. As one of the fastest-growing brands in frozen foods, we are redefining what consumers expect from the category.
Red's All Natural is seeking a curious, analytical, and collaborative Category Strategy Manager to help drive our next phase of growth. Reporting to the SVP of Marketing, this individual will serve as the organization's expert on category, competitor, brand, shopper, and marketplace performance. Candidates located in the greater Nashville area will have the option to work from the company's Nashville-area office, but there is no regular in-office requirement.
This highly cross-functional role sits at the intersection of analytics and strategy and partners closely with Marketing and Sales. The Category Strategy Manager will translate data and consumer insights into actionable recommendations that strengthen brand strategy, retailer selling stories, innovation, and commercialization efforts.
Key responsibilities include:
  • Serve as the internal category expert for frozen handheld, breakfast, and snacking categories.
  • Analyze syndicated data, retailer point-of-sale data, household panel data, shopper insights, and consumer research to identify trends and growth opportunities.
  • Develop compelling, data-driven category and customer presentations.
  • Partner with Sales to support customer-specific selling stories, line reviews, annual business planning, retailer presentations, and assortment recommendations.
  • Identify distribution, pricing, assortment, and promotional opportunities through data-driven analysis.
  • Partner with Brand Marketing and Innovation to inform product development, packaging, positioning, commercialization, and product improvement decisions.
  • Develop business cases for new products, packaging renovations, and other strategic growth initiatives.
  • Create dashboards and recurring reports that monitor brand, category, customer, and competitive performance.
  • Conduct market-sizing analyses, opportunity assessments, and competitive reviews.
  • Support annual planning by providing clear insights and commercially focused recommendations.
  • Coordinate with external analytics partners, research providers, and syndicated data vendors.
  • Help foster a culture of data-driven decision-making across the organization.

The ideal candidate is equally comfortable working with complex data and communicating clear recommendations through strong storytelling and compelling presentations. This person will thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and enjoy using insights to solve business challenges and shape the growth of an emerging consumer brand.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, Analytics, Statistics, or a related field.
  • Five to seven years of experience in category management, shopper insights, consumer insights, commercial strategy, sales analytics, or a related function within the consumer packaged goods industry.
  • Strong experience using syndicated data platforms such as Circana, NielsenIQ, or SPINS.
  • Experience using household panel and shopper insights platforms such as Numerator.
  • Demonstrated ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable business recommendations.
  • Experience creating compelling presentations and communicating insights to commercial and executive audiences.
  • Strong commercial judgment with an understanding of distribution, pricing, promotion, assortment, and retailer performance.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively across Sales, Marketing, Innovation, and other cross-functional teams.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and presentation skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and take ownership in a fast-paced, growing organization.
  • Experience working for both a large CPG organization and a smaller, high-growth consumer brand is preferred.
  • Experience supporting new product launches, packaging initiatives, innovation, or commercialization efforts is preferred.

Red's All Natural is an equal opportunity employer. We value diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees.
Salary Description
$115,000 - $130,000 per year

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