Manager, Category Leadership, Albertson's

Since 1869 we've connected people through food they love. We’re proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell’s brand, as well as Michael Angelo’s, noosa, Pace, Pacific Foods, Prego, Rao’s Homemade, Swanson, and V8. In our Snacks division, we have brands like Cape Cod, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pepperidge Farm, Snack Factory, and Snyder’s of Hanover. 

Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us.

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.
• Giving back to the community’s where our employees work and live is very important to Campbell’s. Our “Giving that Matters” 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.

GENERAL SUMMARY:
As a member of the Meals and Beverage team, the Category Leadership Manager will support Albertsons using point-of-sale, loyalty and shopper data to create clear direction for the category to align customer and Campbell's strategies and tactics. The Category Leadership Manager will focus on the soups & broth categories, and brands like Pacific, Campbell’s Chunky, and Swanson. You will work collaboratively with Shopper Insights, Customer Sales Leads, Headquarter Category Strategy and Sales Planning to achieve Campbell and customer objectives.

This is a remote position with a preference for the candidate to live in an Albertson’s banner market within the US.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
(Key focus areas / accountabilities including how those accountabilities are managed with percentage of time allocation for each result)
• Develops category strategy and assists customer with integrated category strategy development.
• Provides strategic and tactical recommendations on the Distribution, Shelving, Merchandising and Pricing (DSMP) goals to improve overall category performance.
• Responsible for developing customer specific presentations of relevant consumer insights, competitive responses, and new item/category selling strategies.
• Develops strong working relationships with customers and cross functional departments.
• Manages Category specific customer calls - e.g. Category Reviews, Business Updates, New Item Presentations, and Planogram Work
• Works closely with Campbell’s Sales teams to provide analytical support for key strategy changes (i.e. List Price Increases, Annual Planning)
COMPLEXITY AND SCOPE:
Works with cross-functional groups including the customer, customer team, and HQ resources.
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED: Bachelor’s Degree
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: 8+ years CPG/analytical experience
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE PREFERRED (NOT REQUIRED):
• Strategic Insights
• Technical Skills: IRI, Panel Data, Shopper 360/Symphony AI, JDA Space Planning
• Category, Loyalty, & Shopper Knowledge
• Strong Communication Skills
• Problem Solving & Analytical Ability
• Project Management
• Influencing Skills
• Advanced excel, PowerPoint
% OF TRAVEL REQUIRED FOR THE POSITION: ~20% travel required for customer, team, and internal meetings

Compensation and Benefits:

The target base salary range for this full-time, salaried position is between 

$110,200-$158,400

Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.