Category Manager, C-store Key Accounts Want to make an impact? The Category Leadership Manager will establish and own the relationship with the assigned customers for all category management activities. Collaborating closely with the internal and field teams, the position is responsible for developing critical insights and solutions, including strategic and tactical category action plans, to address complex business opportunities. This requires triangulation of various data sets, leveraging analytical tools, and delivering succinct layered storytelling to transform category & shopper insights into impactful retailer activations. This is a fully remote role which requires frequent business travel - up to 50%. Candidates can be based anywhere in the United States near a major airport. LI-REMOTE Ways you will make a difference Synthesize multiple data sources (e.g., Syndicated data, retailer POS/loyalty gateways, 3P insights platforms) to drive category insights and/or address business trends. Leverage customer and market data to deliver fact-based assortment and shelving recommendations to customers. Provide leadership to the cross-functional customer team to identify opportunities and develop category solutions. Prepare and present compelling shopper and category stories to influence customer category activations. Cultivate and manage relationship with category buyer(s) Leverage JDA to build and optimize confection planograms, maximizing sales utilizing merchandising guidelines and multiple data sources Skills that will make you successful The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Analytical Collaborative/Team Oriented Organized with strong planning skills High tolerance for ambiguity Business Acumen Innovative, agile, and creative Action-oriented Ownership mindset; Entrepreneurial by nature Experiences that will support your success Bachelor’s Degree 4-6 years of experience in commercial functions in consumer goods, preferably in confections or other high velocity impulse categories (FMCG); with 2 years specifically in Category Management Demonstrated success in developing, implementing, and executing category management activities Knowledge/experience with POG tools a plus (JDA, etc.) Strong project management abilities. Capable of prioritizing and handling multiple projects simultaneously under tight time constraints and within budget parameters Solid knowledge of syndicated data sources (e.g. Circana, Nielsen, Mintel, Numerator, Kantar, Retailer Loyalty platforms, etc.) High proficiency in MS Excel, MS PowerPoint What We Offer At Ferrara, we are proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance. Learn more about our benefits at https://flimp.live/Ferrara-Candy-2025-OE-QR Compensation The salary range for this position is $110,000 - $150,000 annually. Ferrara’s success in industry-leading innovation has been driven by deep consumer insights, strong retailer co-creation and partnerships, and a dedication to diversity of thought, experience, and people. A privately held company, Ferrara has its global headquarters in Chicago and an operational network of more than 27 locations in North America, Brazil, and China that includes manufacturing, distribution, sales, and R&D facilities. Ferrara is a privately held Ferrero related company. Learn more at www.ferrara.com or www.linkedin.com/company/ferrara-. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, employment decisions and opportunities at Ferrara will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil union status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, military or veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic information, pregnancy (childbirth or related medical condition), or on any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training. J-18808-Ljbffr