at PepsiCo Corp in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Overview
This Category Manager position is responsible for providing fact-based insights and solutions that will drive growth for PepsiCo’s Water+ business, inclusive of Propel, Lifewtr, and Aquafina, and their respective categories. The Manager will utilize an understanding of product assortment, placement, price, and promotion to drive actionable insights that will help address both PepsiCo and the customer’s problem(s) to solve. The person will work closely with Sales Strategy and Sales teams to influence and guide decisions toward profitable category growth, expanding category insights partnership with the retailer, and reinforcing PepsiCo’s position as the thought leader for the various Water categories.
Responsibilities
* Through extensive knowledge and experience, will own and lead relationships with syndicated POS, Household Panel, and/or Retailer Shopper Card data providers
* Manage and leverage multiple syndicated data sources (e.g. IRI/Nielsen, Kantar, etc.) to monitor and diagnose brand & business issues and make actionable recommendations
* Leverage data and insights to develop optimized space and assortment strategies; work with Demand Accelerator partners to help develop and validate best-in-class planograms
* Develop and help manage ongoing reporting, scorecarding, and business performance
* Regularly present learnings and insights as a basis for strategic decision making and planning across marketing initiatives, strategic business plan development
* Partner with internal and external stakeholders to provide key insights to drive strategy and growth
* Influence customers through data and insights to grow both their business and PepsiCo’s business
Compensation and Benefits:
* The expected compensation range for this position is between $98,700 - $ 165,150 based on a full-time schedule
* Location, confirmed job-related skills and experience will be considered in setting actual starting salary
* Bonus based on performance and eligibility; target payout is 12% 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 or equivalent work experience
* 5+ years of relevant insights and analytic experience with a consumer-packaged goods company or syndicated data vendor
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
* Must have the ability to effectively communicate across all levels in the organization in a motivating, influencing manner
* Ability to develop strong relationships with internal partners to drive results and leverage best in class insights and tools
* Must be capable of managing multiple projects at once and able to prioritize and adapt quickly
* Requires a high level of analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills as well as great attention to detail
* Must be highly proficient with PowerPoint and Excel
* This position is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States
Note : COVID-19 vaccination is a condition of employment for this role. Please note that all such company vaccine requirements provide the opportunity to request an approved accommodation or exemption under applicable law
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity
If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement documents. View PepsiCo EEO Policy.
