Category Manager Canada

**Who are we?**

Since Day 1, KIND has had a vision for a kinder and healthier world. A world in which people never have to choose between what tastes good, feels good, and does good when it comes to their snacking.

Our iconic KIND® bars - made with real, recognizable ingredients - sparked the growth of an entirely new healthy snacking category back in 2004. Now, KIND has a family of more than 80 snacks that offer solutions for a variety of occasions. All of KIND's products lead with a nutrient-dense first ingredient - like nuts or whole grains - and do not contain genetically engineered ingredients, sugar alcohols or artificial sweeteners.

We're looking for passionate collaborators to help us become the foremost leader in health & wellness and positively impact society along the way. If you're looking to be a part of an inspiring, energetic and entrepreneurial environment, you've found the right place.

**What you'll do...**

As a Category Manager, you will play a critical role in supporting the Sales Strategy and Planning Manager by providing advanced category insights, analysis, and recommendations. You will collaborate with the Sales team to drive retailer objectives, execute category strategies, and contribute to sales growth. You will also bridge the gap between sales and customers by delivering impactful data-driven recommendations that influence key business decisions.

**How You'll do it......**
- Develop and present category insights and recommendations to support both National and Regional accounts across Canada.
- Lead the creation of compelling, fact-based selling stories utilizing data from Nielsen, retailer-specific POS, Numerator information, and other analytics tools (e.g., Kantar, Euromonitor).
- Collaborate with sales teams to tailor category strategies that align with retail objectives and market trends.
- Provide assortment recommendations and performance tracking, ensuring alignment with customer-specific goals.
- Manage the development and update of key internal tools such as distribution trackers, innovation performance reports, Perfect Store and sales performance analysis.
- Build strong cross-functional relationships with US category management and ensure the efficient transfer and adaptation of relevant insights and tools for the Canadian market
- Identify opportunities for process improvements, particularly in the automation of reporting and data access.
- Participate in retailer and internal category management meetings to support strategy discussions and ongoing category development initiatives.

**You have**
- 4+ years of experience in Category Management, Sales, or related roles within the CPG industry.
- Solid experience working with syndicated data (Nielsen, POS data, Numerator).
- Knowledge of grocery, drug, mass, and C&G channels.
- Strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- The ability to work independently and collaboratively with multiple teams.
- A Bachelor's degree (required).
- Willingness to travel (~5% of the time).

**Pluses**
- Experience with planogram software (preferred but not required).

Not sure if you meet all the preferred qualifications? We still want to hear from you At KIND, we value diverse perspectives and experiences, so if you're passionate about this role, don't hesitate to apply.

**What you'll bring to KIND.....**
- A drive for results, leveraging data and analytics to deliver actionable business insights, and a passion for influencing sales growth.
- Analytical, with a knack for translating data into strategic insights.
- Goal-oriented, driven to support the sales team in achieving and exceeding their targets.
- A collaborative team player, working seamlessly across different teams and functions.
- Passionate about making a difference in the world of health and wellness.

Certain states and localities require employers to post a reasonable estimate of salary range. A reasonable estimate of the current base salary range for this position is **$125,500 to $165.800**. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ.

**What KIND offers**
- 401(K) with generous company match
- Flexible Paid Time Off. Choose what works best for you, including summer hours. Paid parental leave.
- Excellent health, dental & vision insurance, with options to fit you & your family's needs
- Company paid disability and life insurance to provide income protection
- Your health is important Our wellness strategy focuses on mental and physical wellbeing via programs like Employee Assistance Program, a wellness subsidy, healthy food options and gym facility in HQ.
- Casual office dress code
- feel free to wear your KIND gear
- Stock up on your favorite KIND bars to share with your family & friends, through a quarterly voucher
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