This Category Manager 6 Regional Grocery role is built for someone who wants their insights to drive real decisions 6not sit in reports. You9ll partner directly with Sales and regional grocery retailers to turn data into clear strategies that grow distribution, shelf presence, and category performance, while also supporting national account initiatives and strategic projects as needed.This is a highly visible, remote role (California-based) where you9ll own your work end-to-end and see it come to life in-store. If you9re comfortable working with imperfect data and turning it into action, this role puts you at the center of how we win in market.

What You9ll Do

 Own the full process 6from pulling and analyzing raw, imperfect data to turning it into clear selling stories that drive decisions with retailers and Sales

 Work directly with Sales and customersto ensure insights show up in conversations and translate to in-store execution

 Identify and push the biggest growth opportunitiesacross assortment, shelving, pricing, and promotions

 Build simple, high-impact tools and visualsthat drive action 6not just reporting

 Stay close to the market and validate in-storeto ensure strategies deliver real results

Required:

 Bachelor9s degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, or a related field

 5+ years of experience in Category Management, Shopper Insights, or related roles within CPG or beverage

 Proven ability to turn retail and shopper data into clear, customer-facing recommendations that drive results

 Experience working with syndicated and shopper data (e.g., Nielsen, IRI/Circana) and tools like Excel or Power BI

Preferred:

 Experience supporting large regional or national grocery retailers

 Background in beverage, alcohol, or other DSD categories

 Experience with advanced data tools (e.g., Tableau, SQL, Alteryx) or building scalable reporting solutions

Sazerac offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401K, paid time off, and more. These benefits may varydepending on location and work type. Learn more about how we support our employees here.

The annual salary range for this role is $147,400 - $221,000. Final compensation will be based on relevant experience, qualifications, geographic location, and internal pay equity considerations.

What9s Next:

After you apply, a recruiter will review your application and reach out to qualified candidates. Selected candidates will follow our interview process, which may include a phone screen, hiring manager interview, and panel interviews with business leaders. There may be additional steps or assessments throughout the process dependent on the position. Applicants who are not selected to move through the process, at any stage, will be notified via email.