Category Manager

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Role Purpose
We’re looking for a passionate and commercially savvy International Category Manager to join our team based in the Chicago area. It is a hybrid working position.

Chicago, IL (hybrid working)
Role Purpose
We’re looking for a passionate and commercially savvy International Category Manager to join our team based in the Chicago area. It is a hybrid working position.
This role is key to unlocking new distribution opportunities, driving category growth, and delivering best-in-class insights and strategy across our retail partners.
What You’ll Be Doing

• Delivering actionable insights and KPI tracking to support business cycles and strategic decisions.
• Supporting market entry and deeper penetration in existing categories through data-driven strategy.
• Managing relationships with insight agencies and key retail partners.
• Driving category growth through product assortment, pricing, promotion, and merchandising.
• Representing retailer perspectives in internal decision-making and commercial planning.
• Attending trade shows and customer meetings across the US and Canada.
  
  

What We Need From You

• Bachelor’s Degree (essential).
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in CPG category development.
• Proficiency in syndicated and retailer-specific data (e.g., Nielsen, Circana).
• Strong analytical and storytelling skills.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Commercial awareness and strategic thinking.
• Excellent communication and influencing abilities.
• Willingness to work flexibly across time zones and travel as needed.
  
  

What We Offer You In Return

• A competitive salary and benefits
• Car Allowance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Opportunities to work with iconic brands and strategic partners.
• A collaborative, inclusive culture where your voice matters.
• Flexibility to work across international markets and time zones.
• Career development and progression within a global business.
  
  

About Premier Foods
Billion Dollar company based in UK, with international expansion a key business pillar. Within North America, building distribution of key brands Mr Kipling, Sharwoods and The Spice tailor across retailers in both USA and Canada.
A Great British Food Company
Premier Foods is one of Britain’s biggest listed food companies, employing over 4,000 colleagues at 13 manufacturing sites and offices up and down the country.
At Premier foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and future colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing and Sales

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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