Hiring: Category Manager - Petco Company: Nestlé Purina North America Location: Scottsdale, AZ Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 14:02:35 About the job Experience: •Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in category development, account management or business analytics OR High School diploma with a minimum of 7 years’ experience in category development, account management or business analytics •3 years’ experience in category development, account management or business analytics OR High School diploma with a minimum of 7 years’ experience in category development, account management or business analytics Required Skills: •This position is based in Scottsdale, AZ •Develop and execute category growth strategies that drive sales, share, and profitability. •Identify emerging trends, shopper insights, and marketplace opportunities to unlock growth. •Translate complex data into compelling recommendations and executive-level business stories. •Lead category reviews, strategic planning discussions, and retailer presentations. •Build trusted relationships with Petco stakeholders and cross-functional partners. •Influence assortment, pricing, promotion, merchandising, and space decisions through fact-based recommendations. •Collaborate across Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Modular Planning, and Analytics to deliver business results. Qualifications: •Regular travel to Petco headquarters and retailer meetings (~50%). •Travel to Purina headquarters in St. Louis approximately every other month •The pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at top of range. •Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at https://www.nestlejobs.com/nestle-in-the-us-benefits •It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace. •This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. •Review our applicant privacy notice before applying at https://www.nestlejobs.com/privacy. Compensation: •$120,480 - $159,346 / year •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) 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!