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Sr. Manager, Category Leadership

Ferrara
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/4/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2025

Job Location : ​Chicago​

This role is based out of our corporate HQ located in downtown Chicago and will be a hybrid in-person / remote role and can require up to 10-15% travel.

Want to make an impact?

The Sr Mgr, Category Leadership directly manages eCommerce Category Management, Pure-play and Omni-channel, and is responsible for developing and executing a 3 yr strategic roadmap for Category Leadership in collaboration / alignment with relevant stakeholders. The Sr Manager is responsible for enabling FCC to be viewed as the go-to eComm category resource by strengthening customer relationships, delivering proactive thought leadership, differentiated and relevant insights, and a test and learn mentality.

Ways you will make a difference

  • Develop and execute a 3-yr strategic roadmap for eComm Category Leadership in collaboration / alignment with relevant stakeholders.
  • Develop and embed the eComm Category Leadership Perfect Estore Playbook (PEP).
  • Partner with the eCommerce COE and the field-based team to execute PEP with retailers, support and track success, and modify plans as needed to adjust for new learnings.
  • Maintain a pulse on the needs / gaps of the Sales organization and ensure delivery of appropriate resources and guidance to achieve omni-channel category leadership objectives
  • Triangulate all available data and research, including Customer loyalty, Circana, NIQ, digital shelf metrics, secondary & primary research, and test & learn data to generate timely and actionable insights and solutions and communicate with succinct storytelling.
  • Develop and manage relevant KPIs and scorecards to ensure progress.

Skills that will make you successful

  • Strategic mindset
  • Cross functional relationship development with excellent communication and influencing skills
  • Business Acumen
  • Analytical, critical thinker
  • Action oriented
  • Innovative, agile, and creative
  • High tolerance for ambiguity
  • Organized with strong planning skills
  • Experiences that will support your success

  • Bachelor’s Degree, MBA preferred
  • 7 years of experience in consumer goods commercial functions including Category Management
  • 2 years experience in eCommerce Category Management with a major retailer in an FMCG category
  • Demonstrated success in developing, implementing, and executing eCommerce category management activities
  • Strong project management abilities. Capable of prioritizing and handling multiple projects simultaneously under tight time constraints and within budget parameters
  • Solid knowledge of and experience with syndicated data sources and retailer loyalty data platforms (e.g. Circana, Nielsen, Data Impact / Profitero, Mintel, Numerator, Kantar, Luminate etc.)
  • High proficiency in MS Excel, MS PowerPoint
  • Demonstrated success working in a matrixed-organization
  • Strong knowledge of chain sales, retail and distributor operations and eCommerce specific KPIs
  • Solid experience in presenting ideas and concepts to varying seniority levels within an organization and at the Customer
  • Proven track record of tangible impact to top / bottom line
  • What We Offer

    At Ferrara, we're 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 @ https : / / flimp.live / Ferrara-Benefits-Resource-Center.

    Compensation

    The salary range for this position is $123,668 to $173,135 annually.

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    Salary : $123,668 - $173,135

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