Carlyle Group

Sr Category Manager (Coca-Cola)

Carlyle Group • $90K — $120K *
Chicago, IL 60629In-Person
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business analytics, market research, statistics, or related field
  • 5+ years of related experience, preferably in the CPG industry
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; Power BI experience is a plus
  • Hands-on experience with syndicated and customer scan data like Nielsen and Numerator
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to present executive-level insights
  • Detail-oriented and analytical, able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

  • Leverage syndicated and customer data platforms to develop data-driven narratives
  • Analyze competitive trends and consumer behaviors to create clear growth stories
  • Design reports and presentations that articulate sales performance and shopper behavior
  • Partner closely with cross-functional teams to translate data into actionable insights
  • Present market insights in a compelling, executive-ready format

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model requiring office presence 3 days a week
  • Opportunity to work on well-known Nutrition brands
  • Engagement with cross-functional teams for a collaborative approach
  • Potential for a dynamic work environment in a fast-paced industry
Full Job Description
Job Description

This is a #Hybrid position working in the Chicago, ILoffice 3 days a week.

As a key member of the team, you will bring data to life by connecting insights, trends, and shopper behaviors into clear stories that inform strategy. You will leverage syndicated and customer data to uncover what's happening in the market-and more importantly, why it matters.

Your ability to synthesize complex information and translate analysis into actionable, executive-ready storytelling will help shape category and commercial strategies for a portfolio of well-known Nutrition brands.

Responsibilities

  • Leverage syndicated and customer data platforms (e.g., Nielsen, Numerator, Foresite) to develop data-driven narratives that inform category, customer, and channel strategies
  • Analyze competitive trends, activities, and consumer behaviors, synthesizing insights into clear growth stories and strategic implications
  • Design reports and presentations that go beyond metrics to tell a cohesive story around sales performance, shopper behavior, and program effectiveness
  • Partner closely with Sales, Marketing, Category Commercial Strategy, and RGM teams to translate performance data into actionable insights and recommendations
  • Present market and commercial insights in a compelling, executive-ready format, clearly articulating risks, opportunities, and recommended actions


Qualifications

Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in business analytics, market research, statistics, or any related field

Work Experience:
  • 5+ years related work experience, preferably in the CPG industry.
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to craft clear, compelling stories from data; Power BI experience a plus
  • Hands-on experience with syndicated and customer scan data (e.g., Nielsen, Numerator), using insights to shape strategic narratives
  • Proven ability to synthesize complex data into clear, actionable recommendations that guide business decisions
  • Strong communication and presentation skills, with confidence in telling concise, executive-ready stories
  • Detail-oriented, analytical mindset with the ability to manage multiple workstreams while maintaining clarity and focus in a fast-paced environment


Physical Abilities:
  • Seeing
  • Color Perception
  • Touching

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About Carlyle Group

The Carlyle Group is a global investment firm that specializes in private equity, credit, and real estate investments. The firm was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Washington, D.C. Carlyle manages more than $230 billion in assets across 389 investment vehicles as of December 31, 2020. The firm's private equity investments span a wide range of industries, including aerospace and defense, consumer and retail, energy and power, healthcare, and technology, media and telecommunications. Carlyle has offices in 22 countries and employs more than 1,800 people worldwide.
Learn more about Carlyle Group
Size
1,850 employees
Market Cap
$10.6 billion
Industry
Finance & Insurance
Net Income
$348.2 million
Founded
1987
5 Year Trend
+31%
Revenue
$2.9 billion
NASDAQ
CG
* Ladders Estimates

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