OverviewPBUS Assoc Category Manager
Our NAI&I team is currently seeking an Associate Category Manager to join our 7-Eleven Beverages (PBUS) Category Leadership team. This role will support the Category Leadership & Insights agenda on the 7-Eleven account on the PepsiCo Beverage Portfolio.
The primary objectives of this role are to drive growth and share gains, as well as an elevated customer partnership, through the development of actionable category strategies leveraging best practices in shopper and customer insights. This position requires both data and business savvy, as well as effective communication and problem-solving skills.
As an Assoc Category Manager, you have an opportunity to make an immediate impact in a changing beverage category landscape. You will deliver strategic insight in support of the PepsiCo Beverages Team with our 7-Eleven Sales partners. Specifically, this role will own the Space agenda and support the buyer relationship, and the delivery of category insights for 7-Eleven. This work includes delivering data and consumer-centric category reviews, new product introductions, pricing analyses, promotional planning and evaluation and assortment evaluation.
Responsibilities- Analyze complex category and PBUS performance data to uncover insights and translate them into clear, compelling, and visually impactful selling stories that influence strategy and stakeholders
- Work with the Space Planning Team to develop data driven planograms that align to customer's and PepsiCo's strategy
- Support the Joint Business Planning (JBP) process for 7-Eleven, contributing to strategic planning, opportunity identification, and execution alignment
- In partnership with the Sr. Category Manager, build and maintain strong relationships with 7-Eleven Beverage, delivering best-in-class category insights through period and monthly reviews
- Collaborate cross-functionally to address ad hoc business needs, providing timely insights and recommendations to support evolving priorities
- Stay current on category management best practices, tools, and industry trends, continuously building capabilities and elevating team performance
- Act as a trusted category voice for the customer team, delivering clear, objective, and insight-driven perspectives to influence strategy and execution
Compensation and Benefits:
- The expected compensation range for this position is between $93,500 - $156,450.
- Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.
- Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 15% of annual salary paid out annually.
- Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
- In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.
Qualifications- Bachelor's Degree, Business Data and Analytics preferred
- 4+ years of category, shopper, or insights experience within CPG
- 3+ years of experience in analyzing and interpreting data
- Good knowledge of product merchandising and shelf management preferred; Space planning experience a plus
- Proven ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking capabilities, with strong skills in data analysis, problem-solving, and driving insights into action
- Advanced PC proficiency, including expert-level skills in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Hands-on experience leveraging syndicated data and retail analytics tools (e.g., Circana/Nielsen POS, panel data, Retail Link, RSI) to inform business decisions
- Strong planning/organization skills; the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, comfortable and desiring to present to Senior Leadership
- Self-motivated and able to effectively work independently as well as collaboratively across multiple functions
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