Hiring: Category Management Manager Company: Nestlé Location: Arlington, VA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-09 17:57:08 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords: Category Management, Category Development, CPG, Sales, Shopper Insights, Business Analytics, Assortment Optimization, Circana, Syndicated Data, MS Excel, PowerPoint, Cross-functional Collaboration, Strategic Planning, Coffee & Beverage Experience: - Minimum 3 years of related work experience - 7+ years of relevant work experience in category, sales, marketing, etc. - 3+ years of work experience in Category Development / Category Management roles in the CPG industry - 2+ years of experience leading others preferred Required Skills: - Advanced MS Excel and PowerPoint skills - Analytical experience with Circana and/or other omni syndicated data preferred - Ability to interpret shopper and consumer research to drive category-focused shopper solutions - Experience leading assortment precision analytics and making aisle flow recommendations - Strong analytical skills to assess KPIs and make data-driven decisions - Ability to build and maintain strong customer relationships - Cross-functional collaboration with Sales, HQ, Shopper Marketing, and Finance teams - Excellent communication and presentation skills, including presenting to senior audiences - Ability to distill large amounts of data into compelling, straightforward narratives Qualifications: - University Degree (BA/BS) or equivalent experience - Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline - Proven ability to develop and implement comprehensive category plans (assortment, pricing, promotions, placement) - Strong strategic thinking and proactive sharing of ideas - Comfortable taking a lead role with stakeholders and advocating for key opportunities - Relentless curiosity and initiative to build connections outside immediate team - Not eligible for Visa Sponsorship Compensation: - Salary: $120,480.00 to $159,346.00 per year - Bonus Eligibility: Yes - Performance-based incentives and competitive total rewards package including 401k with company match, healthcare coverage, and a broad range of other benefits Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don’t miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!