Sr. Category Manager

Date: Apr 9, 2025

Location:

Salisbury, MD, US, 21804

Req ID: 75948

Job Function: Sales & Marketing

Perdue Foods is part of Perdue Farms, a family-owned company heading into its second century of growth and innovation. With a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins, we create products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe, while changing the way animals are raised for food.

Summary

Perdue is seeking a highly motivated and results-oriented Senior Category Manager to join our team. As a key member of our organization, you will play a critical role in driving category growth and enhancing Perdue's position as a thought leader within the protein industry. This role requires a strong understanding of consumer behavior, retail trends, and a passion for translating data into actionable insights that deliver value for both Perdue and our retail partners.

The salary range for this position is $111,000.00 - $167,000.00 per year, based on experience and qualifications with annual bonus available (variable depending on performance).

In addition to the base salary, Perdue offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/Rx, 401(k) with employer match after 1 year, critical illness, accident insurance, dental, vison, life insurance, optional group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts and paid time off.

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Partner with the Category Management Director to define and execute Perdue's category management strategy, prioritizing initiatives that drive sustainable growth.
Lead the development and implementation of innovative category selling platforms and assets that resonate with key customers.
Champion a "category first" approach, proactively identifying new opportunities and translating them into impactful business strategies through story telling.
Leverage data from multiple sources (e.g., Circana, Nielsen, retailer data platforms) to develop deep category insights, conduct competitive analyses, and identify growth opportunities.
Create compelling and data-driven presentations to effectively communicate category strategies and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.
Collaborate closely with sales, marketing, and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on category plans and drive successful execution.
Stay abreast of emerging trends in retail, consumer behavior, and technology, leveraging these insights to drive category innovation.

Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from a 4-year institution, MBA Preferred
10+ years of industry or relevant category management experience
Progressive experience in sales, category management, trade marketing, analytics, consumer or shopper insights experience.

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

Position is home office or Corporate office based with minimal travel.

Perdue Farms, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.