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Associate Category Manager - Snacks

Manage the strategic development and planning for assigned category, as a subset...

Location

United States , Irving

Salary:

Not provided

7-Eleven, Inc

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelors/4 Yr Degree
2+ years of experience
Strong analytical skills
Effective communication
Negotiating experience
Understanding of financial methodology to determine costs and to develop annual business plan

Job Responsibility

Manage the strategic development and planning for assigned category, as a subset of a larger group of categories led by the Senior Category Manager
Ensure category sales plans are consistent with the overall Merchandising strategy
Promote and verify execution of category strategy at the store, and ensure that the category fits into the total store perspective
Assist the Senior Category Manager to develop, manage and communicate sales plans for overall category sales plans
Complete entry for national sales planning tool, including de-averaged costs/retail, and new/expanded items/offers
Ensure marketing and POP are developed for categories for monthly sales plan
proof monthly solicitation for accuracy, make recommendations as necessary to support development of regional POP item forecasts
Support Product Director and Senior Category Manager on day-to-day activities that include Strategic Pricing team as well as supporting Senior Category Manager in the preparation for and engagement in vendor meetings related to product assortment architecture and cost of goods negotiations
Assist the Senior CM in developing and executing strategic merchandising initiatives such as roles and intents of categories and segmentation
Support the Senior CM developing and executing vendor and product specific strategies

Fulltime

Senior Manager, Category Strategy & Data Analytics

The Category Strategy Data & Analytics, Senior Manager is responsible for managi...

Location

United States , Camden

Salary:

128500.00 - 184700.00 USD / Year

THE VAIL CORPORATION

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

B.A. required
8+ years of related experience
Circana and/or Nielsen (NIQ) syndicated data experience required
Project or budget management experience
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g. PivotTables, formulas, data validation
Power Query preferred)
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including presentation skills
Strong financial acumen
Ability to work with a wide variety of individuals within the organization and maintain regular contact with all stakeholders

Job Responsibility

Manage the Campbell Snacks syndicated budget through ownership of 3rd party data partnerships to ensure strategic allocation of investments among key customers and manage payment, tracking and future spend forecast
Be the expert on current and emerging capabilities Campbell’s Snacks should buy to run a best-in-class selling organization
Build and manage training plan for immediate team and relevant cross functional partners to develop key capabilities by identifying training opportunities and gaps and coordinating training sessions with external partners or internal subject matter experts
Collaborate with Campbell Meals and Beverage division to facilitate best-in-class analytical processes across Category Leadership, Category Strategy, and Shopper Insights
Responsible for leading sessions on industry thought leadership and relevant macro trend research provided by vendor/agency partners
Create and maintain a centralized location for all tools and relevant training materials
Manage Snacks Division distribution forecasting model which provides leadership and cross-functional teams with visibility to expected distribution changes that will materially impact division sales and growth
Coordinate communication of distribution forecast to cross-functional teams as an input into AOP and monthly planning processes as well as the distribution building block in the quarterly IBP demand call
Develop, automate and maintain recurring and ad-hoc reporting needed across Category Strategy and Category Leadership teams
Translate complex data into clear insights for monthly business review provided to senior leadership for monthly planning processes (IBP)

What we offer

Benefits begin on day one and include medical, dental, short and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance (for individual, families, and domestic partners)
Employees are eligible for our matching 401(k) plan and can enroll on the first day of employment with immediate vesting
Campbell’s offers unlimited sick time along with paid time off and holiday pay
If in WHQ – free access to the fitness center
Access to on-site day care (operated by Bright Horizons) and company store
Giving back to the communities where our employees work and live is very important to Campbell’s. Our “Campbell’s Cares” program matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually
Campbell’s has a variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support employees

Fulltime

Ses category development director

This is a senior leadership role focused on growth, expansion and reinvention. R...

Location

United Kingdom , Chertsey

Salary:

Not provided

14forty

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Senior commercial leadership within non‑food, indirect procurement, services or multi‑category environments
Strong background in procurement, category or commercial strategy
Proven success driving growth, expansion or transformation of category portfolios
Ability to influence credibly with senior clients and suppliers
Strong commercial judgement and strategic thinking
Track record of building and developing high‑performing teams

Job Responsibility

Define and lead Foodbuy’s SES commercial strategy across supplies, equipment and services
Drive a mindset shift from transactional procurement to growth‑led category development
Identify and unlock new category opportunities, adjacencies and routes to market
Expand and reposition the SES offer to deliver greater relevance, choice and value for clients
Build a diverse supplier ecosystem, including strategic partners and SMEs
Translate client needs into scalable, compelling SES propositions
Strengthen strategic supplier relationships while welcoming innovation and disruption
Work collaboratively across sourcing, category, account management and operations
Represent Foodbuy credibly with senior clients, suppliers and industry stakeholders
Build, mentor and energise a high‑performing SES commercial team

Fulltime

Commercial Director

At Foodbuy, our partnership with Compass Group has never been more important. As...

Location

United Kingdom , Mobile

Salary:

Not provided

14forty

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proven senior experience in commercial, operational or supply chain environments
Strong decision-making skills and commercial acumen
A resilient, solutions-focused leadership style with the ability to navigate complexity
Experience influencing stakeholders at all levels, including senior executives
A track record of delivering cross-functional projects and business improvement
Excellent analytical ability, using data to shape outcomes and solve problems
Exceptional planning skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams
Leadership Behaviours: Passion for Quality, Takes Responsibility, Embraces Diversity, Win Through Teamwork, Shares Success, A positive, proactive “Can Do” mindset

Job Responsibility

Lead the Joint Business Plan (JBP): Shape and deliver a joint commercial strategy aligned to sector priorities
Drive strategic and tactical commercial projects to completion
Champion innovation across food, retail and non-food categories
Support sector growth through commercial insight and initiatives
Compliance & Optimisation: Deeply understand the sector operating model to identify commercial improvements
Drive product and vendor optimisation to enhance cost efficiency
Manage and maximise compliance to achieve agreed KPIs
Lead the data and insight agenda to support supply chain and cost improvements
Purchasing Income Opportunities: Identify and deliver new purchasing income streams
Champion key Foodbuy commercial projects from design through to execution

Fulltime

Food Category Development Director

We are looking for an experienced Food Category Development Director to lead Foo...

Location

United Kingdom , Chertsey

Salary:

Not provided

14forty

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Senior commercial leader with strong experience in food procurement or foodservice supply chains
Proven track record managing inflation, supply disruption and complex negotiations
Deep understanding of food markets, quality, specification and logistics
Strong strategic judgement with high commercial and analytical capability
Experienced people leader with a collaborative, delivery‑focused style

Job Responsibility

Lead Foodbuy’s food commercial strategy across all food categories
Translate scale, insight and supplier capability into strong client outcomes
Manage inflation, supply risk and continuity across complex food supply chains
Shape and deliver a market‑leading food procurement proposition
Strengthen strategic supplier partnerships and develop new relationships
Collaborate across sourcing, category, account management and operations
Represent Foodbuy at senior client, supplier and executive levels
Build and develop a high‑performing food commercial team

Fulltime

Business Unit Director

Our client is a leading Brand within the FMCG arena, operating across several On...

Location

United Kingdom

Salary:

Not provided

PT Executive

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Operating at a high commercial level within a leading branded FMCG business
Experience at BUD/Channel Director level or extensive experience at Controller level
Significant channel experience across Convenience & Impulse, High-Street & On-The-Go, or OOH/Foodservice (Related to On-The-Go)
Can do mentality
Creative flair for solution focused thinking inside a matrix framework
Drive and passion for delivering quality to the end consumer
Creative flair for delivering ground breaking customer solutions

Job Responsibility

Strategic lead for total Convenience & Impulse (inc. On-The-Go) Channel
Drive business performance within accounts
Act as key lead for board visible strategic initiatives
Form category leading trading strategies
Strategic mapping & new business development (40%)
Leading the team & customer contact (40%)
Getting close to NPD, marketing & the manufacturing teams (20%)
Accountability for all senior contacts within Convenience & Impulse Channel
Working with key trade marketing stakeholders
Supporting launch of NPD

What we offer

Attractive benefits

Fulltime

Creative Director, Head of Creative Powerhouse

As Head of Creatives / Lead Creative Director, you will steward the overall crea...

Location

Poland , Warsaw

Salary:

Not provided

Mastercard

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Extensive experience as a Creative Director, Executive Creative Director, or Senior Art/Design Lead in a creative agency, in‑house studio, or brand consultancy
Proven track record leading large (20–40+) multidisciplinary creative teams
Demonstrated ability to operate at executive or near‑executive level with senior stakeholders
Strong experience in client management, creative strategy, and delivering multi‑market, multi‑format work
Deep mastery in at least one core creative discipline (art direction, design, writing, strategy)
Exceptional leadership, decision-making, and people management skills
Strong conceptual skills with ability to generate, evaluate, and articulate creative ideas
Expert at defining briefs and presenting concepts to clients and senior internal teams
Highly resilient, comfortable working under pressure, and capable of navigating ambiguity
High emotional intelligence—trusted by creatives, project managers, and executives

Job Responsibility

Own the creative vision, quality standards, and output across all ACD workstreams
Translate Mastercard’s business strategy into clear creative direction, structures, and operating principles
Act as the final decision-maker on creative feasibility, prioritization, and standards
Champion innovation and push creative boundaries while ensuring alignment with brand, strategy, and client goals
Represent the Creative Desk at senior stakeholder forums, ensuring strong creative positioning and credibility
Managing a team of Creative Leads located in Creative hubs (Lisbon and Warsaw)
Oversee development of creative strategy and ensure strong conceptual grounding across all client deliverables
Review, challenge, and elevate creative work at key milestones without micromanaging
coach teams to reach excellence
Ensure all creative meets strategic intent, brand guidelines, industry best practices, and innovation benchmarks

Fulltime

Director of Category Management

Xometry is seeking a Boston or Maryland/DC/North Virginia based Director of Cate...

Location

United States , Waltham, MA; Boston; Maryland/DC/North Virginia

Salary:

112000.00 - 145000.00 USD / Year

Cherry Ventures

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Undergraduate degree, preferably in business related disciplines
Deep understanding of the CNC/Toolling manufacturing space is a plus
A track record of success in developing relationships with stakeholders, working collaboratively and negotiating to drive multi-departmental projects.
Analytical mindset and data-driven approach: demonstrated experience working with complex data to develop robust commercial recommendations
Demonstrated success in building business relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Track record of leading successful commercial negotiations
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
English required
Advanced level Google Sheets and Google slides expertise
Demonstrated ability to work within a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment

Job Responsibility

Develop and manage category strategy in alignment with Xometry business goals
Manage a portfolio of CNC and Tooling focused suppliers within the category, driving supplier development by setting strategic goals, negotiating business terms and reviewing performance
Analyse supplier and category performance to determine tactical next steps and strategic vision
Negotiate frequently with existing suppliers to optimise performance and cost base, including everyday pricing, annual incentive programs, advertising programs and promotions
Be a senior internal and external escalation point, often involving negotiations with C-suite members from our external partners
Identify sales, merchandising, and operational opportunities for the category and collaborate with internal teams to drive change
Collaborate across departments to drive category goals, including Logistics, Operations, Case Management, Sales, Customer Service and Tech

What we offer

401(k) match
medical, dental and vision insurance
life and disability insurance
generous paid time off including vacation, sick leave, floating and fixed holidays, maternity and bonding leave
EAP, other wellbeing resources

Fulltime

Senior Director Category Operations

Staples

Location:
United States , Framingham

Category:
Sales

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Posted:
January 22, 2026

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