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Job Summary: As a Category Manager at Good Foods Group you tell the story about our products. You will turn complex data into compelling narratives that drive strategic decision-making and category growth. In this role, you’ll thrive on creating from a blank slate, shaping key initiatives that align with business goals and shopper insights. If you’re seeking an opportunity to have a larger voice and influence, you’ll have the chance to build and shape a critical function at a company that deeply values its culture and the impact each individual makes. You’ll collaborate closely with our sales team and cross-functional partners to fuel category innovation and success.

Essential Job Responsibilities: • Collaborate with Sales account leads to develop compelling customer selling stories backed by clear, impactful insights • Work closely with Brand and Innovation teams to create selling materials that support distribution placement and ongoing business growth • Identify trends and opportunities in consumer shopping behavior by analyzing syndicated panel and shopper data • Conduct in-depth category analysis to uncover key performance drivers, providing strategic recommendations that align with Good Foods’ business objectives • Enhance our analytics capabilities, generating insightful, actionable business strategies focused on Product, Placement, Promotion, and Pricing • Establish the foundations of our Category Management practice, designing the capability to scale as we grow • Continuously identify, evaluate, and capitalize on trends and innovations in the CPG landscape • Contribute to cross-functional innovation planning and strategy, providing category overviews and Sales insights • Support ad hoc analytical requests, addressing data gaps and reporting needs • Comply with all company rules, regulations, and policies • Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Additional Skills: • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field • 5+ years of experience in sales or category management within the CPG industry, with a track record of increasing responsibilities • Deep understanding of category management principles, shopper insights, and retail analytics • Exceptional storytelling skills with the ability to transform complex data analysis into compelling, understandable presentations • Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights and strategic recommendations • Ability to quickly learn and deliver on projects with a sense of urgency, prioritizing multiple workstreams and requests • Advanced experience with technical software such as SPINS, Circana, and Nielsen • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and data analytics tools • Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and drive results as a self-starter

Travel: • This position will not require travel

Work Environment: • Typical office environment • Offices with equipment noise • Offices with frequent interruptions • Mostly indoor office environment with windows • If time is needed in the plant, the employee will then be subject to a production environment (wet environment with temperatures in the range of 38 to 40 degrees) • Medium/High noise levels from operating machines • Physical hazards from moving equipment and machine parts • Required to use personal protective equipment (PPE) to enforce Good Food Manufacturing (GMP’s) processes

Physical Requirements: • Use hands to find, handle, touch and manipulate items. • Speak and/or hear • Stand for extended periods, walk and reach with hands or arms • Occasionally stoop, reach, crouch, twist and walk • Have vision abilities to include proximate vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus as well as be able to effectively see and process computer generated images on a screen • Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds occasionally

Direct Report(s): • None

Background Check: • Level II

Salary/Hourly: • Salary

Benefits: Good Foods Group, LLC offers the following benefits, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• We offer a competitive benefits package, with generous medical, dental, vision, company provided life insurance, voluntary benefits, STD, LTD (LONG TERM DISABILITY) and 401K Retirement Plan with a company match

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Paid Parental Leave

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Paid Time Off

• Incentive potential for all positions

• Pay available next day

• Summer Flex Time Schedule (at Manager’s discretion)

• Employee Referral Program

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Jury Duty Pay

• Bereavement Leave

• Ten (10) paid holidays throughout the calendar year

This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, or working conditions associated with a particular job. It is intended only to be a general description of the essential functions common to positions of this type. Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Good Foods Group, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Good Foods Group, LLC.’s management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, team member activities, access to facilities and programs, and general treatment during employment.