Category Manager, Canada
On-siteDetroit, Michigan, United States
Job Summary
Extract and evaluate data from CPG industry tools like Circana and Nielsen to uncover insights on performance, innovation, and shopper behavior. Translate findings into actionable recommendations for retail partners and internal sales teams by creating weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports that track category development strategies. Collaborate with sales stakeholders to build trusted partnerships, extending support to Canadian and US accounts to identify assortment opportunities and optimize shelf allocations. Conduct post-mortems and program tracking to turn insights into future-focused recommendations for seasonal and promotional activities. Provide expert-level category knowledge on market trends and consumer behavior while maintaining data confidentiality. Fully remote role with preference for Toronto-based candidates.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in sales analytics and category management within the CPG industry
- Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint
- Strong proficiency in extracting and analyzing data using CPG tools like Circana/IRI and Nielsen
- Proven track record of developing user-friendly tools and reports that transform data into actionable business insights
- Outstanding communication skills with experience presenting complex analytics to senior-level audiences
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
Desired Qualifications
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, embracing change, uncertainty, and driving profitable growth
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