Category Manager, Western Region

Since 1869, we've connected people through food they love. We’re proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell’s brand, as well as Cape Cod, Chunky, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pacific Foods, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Pace, Rao’s Homemade, Snack Factory, Snyder’s of Hanover.

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Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us.

Why Campbell’s…

• Benefits begin on day one and include medical, dental, short and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance (for individual, families, and domestic partners).
• Employees are eligible for our matching 401(k) plan and can enroll on the first day of employment with immediate vesting.
• Campbell’s offers unlimited sick time along with paid time off and holiday pay.
• If in WHQ – free access to the fitness center. Access to on-site day care (operated by Bright Horizons) and company store.
• Giving back to the communities where our employees work and live is very important to Campbell’s. Our “Campbell’s Cares” program matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually.
• Campbell’s has a variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support employees.

Remote (West Region: TX, IL, CO, , CA)
~15% Travel

Join the Campbell Snacks Category Management Team and help shape the future of snacking across the Western Region. In this highly visible role, you will provide strategic and tactical thought leadership that accelerates category growth and strengthens key retailer partnerships. Your insights, storytelling, and data‑driven recommendations will influence decisions that grow market share, guide innovation, and elevate Campbell Snacks’ presence across all categories.

• Lead strategic and tactical recommendations across Distribution, Shelving, Merchandising, and Pricing (DSMP) to drive category performance.
• Develop clear, actionable category strategies using POS and shopper data.
• Build and deliver compelling category presentations that highlight consumer insights, competitive trends, and new item opportunities.

• Build strong, collaborative relationships with key retailer decision makers.
• Serve as a trusted advisor by identifying category and shopper‑centric opportunities to grow market share.
• Lead preparation for line reviews
  , recurring category reviews, Joint Business Plans (JBP), and Top‑to‑Top meetings.
• Identify whitespace and partner with retailers to prioritize strategic initiatives.

• Translate complex data into influential, strategic storytelling.
• Provide planogram insights and assortment recommendations to unlock new sales opportunities.
• Forecast distribution for managed accounts to support Campbell Snacks’ Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process.

• Partner closely with buyers, insights teams, internal customer teams, and World Headquarters to align on strategies and execution.

In this role, you will collaborate with:

• Retailer partners across the West
• Category leadership and senior leaders
• Customer teams and cross‑functional departments
• Insights & analytics partners
• World Headquarters support teams

This role reports to the Senior Category Manager, West
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• Bachelor’s degree
• 3+ years of Category Management or data analytics experience in the CPG industry
• 3+ years' experience with IRI or Nielsen syndicated data
• Strong analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strategic mindset with strong problem‑solving abilities
• Technical proficiency in Pro Space, Excel, Access
  , and related tools
• Experience with Blue Yonder or similar POG software
• Ability to convert data into clear, compelling stories

• Advanced category and shopper knowledge
• Highly refined strategic storytelling capabilities
• Strong planogram creation skills
• High motivation and…