Team Lead, M&B Category Management

Since 1869 we've connected people through food they love. Our history was created by remarkable people, ideas, and innovations. It serves as inspiration and foundation for our future success. 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. We foster a culture of belonging where people come first, and diversity is embraced. And we live our values, always, while setting the highest standards for performance. Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be part of a dynamic, collaborative, and competitive team. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us. General Summary: The primary responsibility of this position is to advance our Category Leadership with Grocery Direct Customers including, Ahold Delhaize and Wakefern (and other direct accounts as needed based on sales structure) to drive growth and improved performance for both Campbell Meals and Beverage & the Customer. This role will lead customer penetration and development across multiple departments, functions and levels at multiple customers by providing customer retailer insights and support, category development and category diagnostics. They lead the team in using point-of-sale, loyalty and shopper data to create a clear direction for the category to align customer and Campbell's strategies and tactics. The role is also responsible for the goal setting and development of multiple direct reports to continue to elevate the skills and talent of the team. The individual works collaboratively with Shopper Marketing, Customer Business Managers, World Headquarter Category Management and Sales Planning and Strategy to achieve Campbell and customer objectives. Principal Accountabilities: • Leads team in developing category strategy and assists customer with integrated category strategy development across multiple customers. • Leads team in providing strategic and tactical recommendations on the Distribution, Shelving, Merchandising and Pricing (DSMP) goals to improve overall category performance. • Responsible for overseeing team’s development of customer specific presentation of relevant consumer insights, competitive responses, and new item/category selling strategies. • Provides input into joint business planning cycle based on knowledge of category and shopper trends, competitive issues, etc. • Develops strong working relationships with category buyers, Leadership of varying levels and cross functional departments across multiple customers • Develops direct reports to manage Category specific customer calls - e.g. Category Reviews, Business Updates, New Item Presentations and Planogram Work that ultimately result in category, Campbell and Retailer Growth. Job Complexity: • Works with cross-functional groups including the customer, customer team, and World HQ resources. • Requires leadership and influencing skills, professionalism, executive presence and prioritization skills • Requires people management and team development skills Minimum Requirements: • Bachelor's Degree • 10+ years CPG industry experience, including 5+ years Category Management or Insights experience • Category, Loyalty, Consumer, and Shopper Knowledge (Kantar, Mintel, etc.) • Experience pulling and interpreting IRI and/or Nielsen data (Panel and Scan) • Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail • Strategic thinking • Ability to build strong relationships internally and with customer • Problem solving, presentation, and influencing skills • Communication and interpersonal skills Working Conditions: • This position works out of a home office • Approximately 25% travel is required to the customer & team meetings Compensation and Benefits: The target base salary range for this full-time, salaried position is between $105,000-$172,200 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 Apply Job!