Manager, Category Management

Manager, Category ManagementUtz Quality Foods is seeking a Manager, Category Management. The Manager, Category Management is critical in driving revenue growth and profitability across multiple product categories within the Salty Snacks division. The Category Manager will play a pivotal role in shaping category strategies through data-driven insights, cross-functional collaboration, and strong customer engagement. This individual will work closely with marketing, sales, finance, and operations teams to optimize category performance, support key account initiatives, and strengthen relationships with internal and external stakeholders. While this role does not include direct reports, it requires strong influence, analytical acumen, and a deep understanding of category dynamics, shopper behavior, and market trends. This is a remote position.Responsibilities:Collaborate with cross-functional partners to develop and implement strategic plans.Leverage consumer, shopper, and syndicated data to identify opportunities.Partner with sales teams to build fact-based, insight-driven customer presentations.Support customer planning and joint business planning processes.Engage with key customers and stakeholders to understand business needs.Collaborate with marketing on innovation launches, promotional plans, and shopper marketing initiatives.Deliver executive-level reporting and presentations on category performance.Act as a liaison between category management, sales, marketing, and operations.Support corporate initiatives through ad hoc analyses, insights generation, and thought leadership.Deliver planograms that leverage insights from category trends.Requirements:Minimum of 3 years of experience in category management, trade marketing, or related fields.Experience leveraging syndicated data sources and shopper insights.Comprehensive understanding of category management principles.Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field; MBA preferred.Proven ability to collaborate effectively across functions.Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.Excellent communication and presentation skills.Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and visualization tools.Our Recruitment Process:Easy Application (5 mins): Introduce yourself and answer a few key questions.Engaging Chat Interview (20-25 mins): Share your experiences.Live Interview: Selected candidates will meet to explore alignment with the team and company culture.Continuously Pursuing Excellence Here at Utz, we have a passion for exciting and delighting consumers with delicious snack foods made from high quality ingredients. After over a century with a strong family heritage, our diverse portfolio of brands includes Utz, Zapp's, Boulder Canyon, and On the Border. Our associates are the reason for the success of this company, so it is important we provide a supportive, caring and inclusive environment that offers opportunities for career growth and advancement. We also help take care of our associates by providing benefits, resources, and programs that ensure they live their healthiest lives. Our benefit package includes medical, dental, and vision plans, an employer match 401k, profit sharing plan, employee stock purchase plan and much more. Join our world class team and help us become the fastest growing pure-play U.S. snacking company of scale Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. EOE of Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability