Jobs
>
New York City

    Associate Category Manager - New York, United States - The Vita Coco Company

    The Vita Coco Company
    The Vita Coco Company New York, United States

    2 weeks ago

    Default job background
    Description

    The Vita Coco Company, created in 2004 by Co-CEO Michael Kirban and Ira Liran, produces the leading brand of coconut water in the United States with a growing presence around the world. The Vita Coco Company's brands include the leading coconut water, Vita Coco; clean energy drink Runa; premium canned water, Ever & Ever; and protein-infused water, PWR LIFT.

    In 2021, The Vita Coco Company became a publicly traded, Public Benefit Corporation. With a growing portfolio of natural products, The Vita Coco Company has identified its public benefit purpose as creating ethical, sustainable products that uplift communities and do right by our planet by harnessing and protecting nature's resources.

    In 2022, The Vita Coco Company was certified as a B Corporation furthering the Company's commitment toward operating its business as a force for good, while delivering better-for-you products.

    Vita Coco is headquartered in New York City with international offices in London and Singapore.

    What You'll Do:

    The Associate Category Manager is a motivated self-starter and creative storyteller who thrives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. They are a strategic thinker with the hustle to effectively solve problems when the answers are not easy to find. They are a collaborative and flexible team player with a strong desire to make an impact. They have exceptional communication skills (both written and verbal), keen attention to detail, and a high level of personal accountability.

    The Associate Category Manager will play an instrumental role in Vita Coco's growth acceleration across Large Format channels (Grocery, Mass, and Club), with a special focus on Grocery retailers, such as Meijer, H-E-B, Harris Teeter, and Ahold banners.

    This role will report to the Senior Category Manager and can be remote or based out of our NYC HQ.

    How You'll Do It:

    Storytelling

    • Embrace a true storytelling mindset, shifting from presenting data to bringing the audience along on a data-based story journey
    • Know your audience and how to adapt presentation style/content accordingly to achieve maximum impact
    • Elevate presentations from the "what" to the "so what" and the "now what"
    • Navigate ambiguity and connect the dots for audiences, using insights to drive action
    • Present effectively and engagingly, with the ability to command an audience both virtually and in person

    Relationships

    • Become a close partner to the Large Format Sales team, working arm-in-arm to enhance business management capabilities, identify opportunities, and cement Vita Coco's position as a best-in-class partner to retailers
    • Work effectively with multiple "customers" (Sales, Marketing, retailers, distributors, etc.) to manage projects and priorities
    • Collaborate cross-functionally with team members across departments to drive business success
    • Act as a trusted category advisor to retailers, presenting retailers with opportunities and insights that they are unable to see themselves

    Analysis

    • Maintain a close pulse on business performance via ongoing evaluation with Sales counterparts
    • Synthesize multiple data sources into compelling and concise fact-based stories for retailers, distributors, and internal review
    • Analyze shelving, pricing, assortment, and merchandising variables to identify account and channel-specific growth opportunities
    • Take on special projects as business needs warrant

    What You'll Bring to Vita Coco:

    • 2-4 years of CPG industry experience, with category management, business insights, or shopper insights experience preferred
    • Bachelor's degree in a business-related field required
    • Significant experience with scanning data sources, such as IRI, Nielsen, and/or retailer-specific data sources
    • Strong mastery of panel data sources, such as Numerator, IRI, and/or retailer-specific data sources
    • Experience with JDA or other space planning software
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
    • A natural curiosity for and expertise in natural + functional beverage trends and strategy
    • A continuous improvement mindset rooted in a genuine desire to understand what's working and what's not
    • Proactivity and the desire to go above and beyond to achieve results
    • Note - occasional travel for retailer and internal meetings required

    At The Vita Coco Company, compensation decisions are dependent upon a variety of factors, which may include, but are not limited to: skill set, experience, education, training, licensure and certifications, knowledge and abilities of the applicant, alignment with market data, and other business and organizational needs. A reasonable estimate of the current pay for this position ranges from $85,000 - $105,000. This range may vary for positions that will be performed outside of California, Colorado, Nevada, New York City, Westchester County, NY, Rhode Island, or Washington.

    The Vita Coco Company is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of age, race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, sexual orientation (including transgender status, gender identity or expression), physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, AIDS/HIV status, military service, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. The Company is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy in regard to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

  • W.L. Gore & Associates

    Sourcing Category Manager

    3 weeks ago

    W.L. Gore & Associates Newark, United States

    This position may be located in Europe or the United States. · **About the Role**:We are looking for an experienced Sourcing Category Manager to join our Performance Solutions team. In this role, you will ensure cost effective components availability of our Connector and Machined ...

  • Meta

    Category Launch Manager

    3 weeks ago

    Meta New York, United States

    **Category Launch Manager Responsibilities**: · - Define and align on the sales distribution strategy by analyzing existing portfolio performance, monitoring competitive activity, analyzing market trends and identifying opportunities for differentiation for the upcoming product · ...

  • Walmart

    Category Strategy Manager

    1 week ago

    Walmart Hoboken, United States

    **Position Summary...** · **What you'll do...** · **CATEGORY STRATEGY MANAGER** · **(Data & Insights Storyteller)** · WALMART CONNECT (WMC) · Walmart Connect is Walmart's media and advertising platform, uniquely designed to help brands reach hundreds of millions of shoppers acros ...

  • Procurement Partner AG

    Category Manager

    3 weeks ago

    Procurement Partner AG New York, United States

    Wir wenden uns für diese Festanstellung in einem weltweit führenden Hersteller von Näh-, Stick- und Quiltmaschinen an eine kommunikative, selbständige und zielorientierte Führungspersönlichkeit aus dem Category Management Plastic · Ihre Verantwortungen und Aufgaben: · Verantwor ...

  • Amazon Services LLC

    Category Manager, Amazon Fresh

    2 weeks ago

    Amazon Services LLC New York, United States

    3+ years of with Excel experience · - 5+ years of retail, operations, product or program management, or business management/consulting with negotiations and delivering results experience · - Bachelor's degree, or 3+ years of professional or military experience · - Experience with ...

  • Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller

    Category Manager Ingredients

    3 weeks ago

    Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller New York, United States

    Wählen Sie aus, wie oft (in Tagen) Sie eine Benachrichtigung erhalten möchten: · Benachrichtigung erstellen · Ort : · Aretsried · | · Bereich : Einkauf · | · Einstiegslevel: · Berufserfahrene · | · Job-ID: · 92620 · Arbeiten bei Müller bedeutet Teil eines regional verwu ...

  • Tchibo

    Senior Category Manager

    3 weeks ago

    Tchibo New York, United States

    Tab drücken, um zum Link "Weiter zu Inhalt" zu gelangen · Wählen Sie aus, wie oft (in Tagen) Sie eine Benachrichtigung erhalten möchten: · Wir bleiben anders. Du auch? · Tchibo ist deshalb so erfolgreich, weil wir Veränderung nachhaltig gestalten. Wir vereinen Tradition und Inno ...

  • Interim Search

    Interim Category Manager Nordics

    3 weeks ago

    Interim Search New York, United States

    Ibland uppstår behov hos våra kunder som inte tillåter att vi annonserar ut tjänsten. Skicka därför gärna in uppdaterade handlingar även om ni inte ser ett aktuellt uppdrag som motsvarar vad ni söker efter. · Interim Category Manager Nordics (jobb-ID: 3800) · Göteborgsområdet | ...

  • MTA, Inc.

    Category Manager

    4 weeks ago

    MTA, Inc. New York, United States

    Category Manager · Job ID: 6173 · Business Unit: MTA Headquarters · Location: New York, NY, United States · Regular/Temporary: Regular · Department: Indirect Operations #2 · Date Posted: Apr 24, 2024 · Description · JOB TITLE : Category Manager · SALARY RANGE : $120,000 - $124,70 ...

  • Metropolitan Transportation Authority

    Category Manager

    3 weeks ago

    Metropolitan Transportation Authority New York, United States

    · Position at MTA Headquarters · JOB TITLE: Category Manager · SALARY RANGE: $120,000 - $124,700 · HAY POINTS: 702 · DEPT/DIV: Procurement Department · SUPERVISOR: Director, Category Management · LOCATION: 333 West 34th street. New York NY 10001 · HOURS OF WORK: 9:00 am ...

  • MTA, Inc.

    Category Manager

    4 weeks ago

    MTA, Inc. New York, United States

    Category Manager · Job ID: 6173 · Business Unit: MTA Headquarters · Location: New York, NY, United States · Regular/Temporary: Regular · Department: Indirect Operations #2 · Date Posted: Apr 24, 2024 · Description · JOB TITLE : Category Manager · SALARY RANGE : $120,000 ...

  • BEDGEAR

    Category Manager

    6 days ago

    BEDGEAR New York, United States

    Job Title : Category Manager · Department : Brand Experience · Reports to: · Director - Brand Experience · Hours Available: · M-F 8:30am-5:30pm · Salary Range: · $63,250 - $121,600 (Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors per ...

  • LanceSoft

    Category Manager

    4 weeks ago

    LanceSoft New York, United States

    JJob Description: Requirements gathering, sourcing, creating and issuing Request for Proposal (RFP), proposal evaluation, contract negotiations, contract drafting and administration. · Functionally responsible for ensuring compliance with Company Procurement policy, ethical and ...

  • MTA Headquarters

    Category Manager

    4 weeks ago

    MTA Headquarters New York, United States

    JOB TITLE: Category Manager SALARY RANGE: $120,000 - $124,700 HAY POINTS: 702 DEPT/DIV: Procurement Department SUPERVISOR: Director, Category Management · LOCATION: 333 West 34th street. New York NY 10001 HOURS OF WORK: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm (7 1/2 hours/day) DEADLINE: This position ...

  • CornerUp

    Category Manager

    3 weeks ago

    CornerUp New York, United States

    What is CornerUp? · CornerUp is a fast growing, venture backed, NYC-based marketplace startup providing corner stores and other small food retailers a one-stop-shop platform for discovering and purchasing inventory for their stores. · CornerUp's mission is to enable these small ...

  • CornerUp

    Category Manager

    2 weeks ago

    CornerUp New York, United States

    Job Description · Job DescriptionWhat is CornerUp? · CornerUp is a fast growing, venture backed, NYC-based marketplace startup providing corner stores and other small food retailers a one-stop-shop platform for discovering and purchasing inventory for their stores. · CornerUp's m ...

  • LVMH

    Manager, Category Management

    4 days ago

    LVMH New York, United States

    Poste · Moët Hennessy, the Wines and Spirits Division of LVMH, regroups twenty-five Maisons, many of which have been around for centuries, while others are just starting their journey. Our vision is to lead the future of luxury Wines and Spirits from nature to communities. · Loc ...

  • LVMH

    Manager, Category Management

    5 days ago

    LVMH New York, United States

    Poste · Mot Hennessy, the Wines and Spirits Division of LVMH, regroups twenty-five Maisons, many of which have been around for centuries, while others are just starting their journey. Our vision is to lead the future of luxury Wines and Spirits from nature to communities. · Loca ...

  • LVMH - Moet Hennessy

    Manager, Category Management

    3 days ago

    LVMH - Moet Hennessy New York, United States

    Position · Moet Hennessy, the Wines and Spirits Division of LVMH, regroups twenty-five Maisons, many of which have been around for centuries, while others are just starting their journey. Our vision is to lead the future of luxury Wines and Spirits from nature to communities. · L ...

  • Lactalis American Group, Inc.

    Assistant Category Manager

    1 week ago

    Lactalis American Group, Inc. NEW YORK, United States

    Lactalis American Group is currently seeking candidates to join our Category Development team in New York, NY. Lactalis, the world leader in dairy, is a family-owned business with more than 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals worldwide, comm Manager, Assistant, Supply Ch ...