Category Manager - Mass/Club

ABOUT POPPI

Soda's back. Like, actually back. The twist? It's better for you this time (and no lie, it tastes better, too)! Join the team that's reclaiming soda one mouthwatering drop at a time. Refreshing and juicy without unnecessary sugar, it's time to love soda again!

OUR VALUES

• We keep it real: We keep our egos in check and our feedback honest so we can always stay real. You know, like our ingredients.
• We are creators: We're disruptors who see and do things differently, which is why we changed the soda game forever.
• We do it better, together: We're better when we do together. We have one shot to become the #1 soda, so we need to make it count (while taking care of each other along the way).
  
  

THE ROLE

The Category Development Manager is a motivated self-starter and creative storyteller who thrives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. They are a strategic thinker with the hustle to effectively solve problems. They are a collaborative and flexible team player with a strong desire to make an impact. They have exceptional communication skills, keen attention to detail, and a high level of personal accountability.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Synthesize scanning, panel, and custom data sources to craft compelling, fact-based selling stories
• Proactively analyze own and competitive performance to drive assortment, shelving, pricing, and merchandising initiatives
• Collaborate with sales counterparts to enhance retailer relationships and secure poppi's position as a best-in-class partner
• Present findings and recommendations to retailers, distributors, and cross-functional team members
• Lead space planning activities, fair share analysis, and leakage trees for key customers
• Remain current on industry and business issues and trends that affect our sales efforts and trends at retail
  
  

WHAT YOU BRING

• Always acting with integrity through a "what's right and best" mindset
• Detail-oriented and focused on doing it right vs. getting it done
• Solution-oriented and resourceful
• Extremely organized, dependable, and self-motivated
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to excel in hands-on, fast-paced environment
• A strong work ethic, ability to plan and execute a highly productive schedule, desire to succeed, a passion for building a brand
  
  

YOUR BACKGROUND

• 3+ years of category experience for a CPG company; beverage preferred
• 1+ years of category experience with the Walmart account
• Significant experience with Scintilla and a syndicated data provider (SPINS, Nielsen, and/or Circana) required
• Experience with JDA or other space planning software
• Experience with panel data sources, such as Numerator or Circana Complete Consumer
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Power BI a plus
• MBA or BS/BA degree in business or related field
  
  

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Up to 10% travel domestically for business related meetings
• Willingness and the ability to work outside of standard business hours, including evenings and weekends, based on business demands.
  
  

The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of the job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some incumbents assigned to the job to perform a different combination of duties. 

COMPENSATION

Our comprehensive compensation package plays a big part in how we recognize you for the impact you have on our path to achieving our mission. For this role, the estimated base salary range is between $95,000 - $110,000. The actual base salary will vary based on various factors, including market, minimum wage requirements, and individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process. The listed range above is a guideline, and the base salary range for this role may be modified.

BENEFITS

poppi offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including, but not limited to:

• Paid Time Off (3 weeks)
• 10 Paid Company Holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Flexible Spending Account Plan
• 401(k) Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• Technology Allowance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Quarterly poppi Product Benefit
  
  

At poppi, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive company. We seek to create a culture where everyone can belong. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. 

poppi is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law.

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