Top 15 Category managers Jobs in Cincinnati, Oh

Category Manager, Kroger
Campbell Soup Company —Cincinnati, OH
- $87,900 - $120,900 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Marketing
- Merchandising
- Office
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
Category Management Manager
PepsiCo —Montgomery, OH
- $110,700 - $185,250 a year
- Microsoft Excel
- 3 years
- Analysis skills
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
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Senior Director Category Space Management
Acosta Group —Cincinnati, OH
- $123,600 - $154,500 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
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Sr Category Manager (Retail Analytics)
Acosta Group —Cincinnati, OH
- $85,500 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Office
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
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Category Manager (CPG)
Acosta Group —Cincinnati, OH
- $76,500 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Office
- Windows
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Sr Category Manager (CPG)
Acosta Group —Cincinnati, OH
- $77,200 - $95,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Merchandising
- Office
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Category Manager
Triumph Energy —Harrison, OH
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Marketing
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
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Senior Manager Category Management
Bimbo Bakeries USA —Cincinnati, OH
- $116,200 - $162,700 a year
- Microsoft Excel
- Marketing
- Analysis skills
- 401(k) matching
CAS Team Manager - Kroger
The Clorox Company —Mason, OH
- $109,400 - $258,500 a year
- Full-time
- Sales
- 5 years
- Office
- Health insurance
- Adoption assistance
7d
Supply Planning Buying Manager
Kroger Tech & Digital —Blue Ash, OH
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- 5 years
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Merchandise Planner
Frontgate —West Chester, OH
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Merchandising
- Mid-level
- Office
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
Ocado Analyst
P.L. Marketing, Inc. —Newport, KY
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Marketing
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Space Planning Analyst
P.L. Marketing, Inc. —Newport, KY
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Marketing
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Fall 2026 Merchandising Co-op
Kroger —Cincinnati, OH
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Merchandising
- On-the-job training
three sixty Merchandising Associate Business Manager
P.L. Marketing, Inc. —Newport, KY
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Marketing
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Category Manager, Kroger

Campbell Soup Company -
Cincinnati, OH

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Job Details

Full-time
$87,900 - $120,900 a year

Benefits

AD&D insurance
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
On-site gym
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
401(k) matching
Benefits from day one
Life insurance

Qualifications

Customer communication
Stakeholder engagement
Store layout management
Sales analytics & reporting tools
Merchandising
Presentations for conferences or internal meetings
Sales presentations
Math
Bachelor's degree
Task prioritization
POS
Relationship management
Merchandising display arrangement
Data-driven problem-solving
Planogram implementation
Productivity software
Cross-functional collaboration
Technical Proficiency
Cross-functional communication
Data analysis software

Full Job Description

Since 1869, we've connected people through food they love. We’re proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell’s brand, as well as Cape Cod, Chunky, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pacific Foods, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Pace, Rao’s Homemade, Snack Factory, Snyder’s of Hanover. Swanson, and V8.

Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us.

Why Campbell’s…

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.

Category Manager, Kroger

How you will make history here...

Imagine …working for a company that knows that its people are the key to its success in the marketplace. A company in which achieving extraordinary results and having a stimulating work experience are part of the same process.

We cultivate and embrace a diverse employee population. We recognize that people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives fuel our growth and enrich our global culture.

We are looking for an individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, likes to be challenged, and values the opportunity to make a difference.

What you will do...

General Summary:

As a member of the Campbell Snacks Category Management Team, the Kroger Category Manager will be responsible for driving both strategic and tactical thought leadership with the retailer. This role is accountable for delivering against team growth objectives , partnering on category reviews, leading monthly performance tracking, and serving as a trusted advisor to Kroger.

The individual will collaborate closely with key retailer decision-makers to align on business priorities, identify insight needs, and uncover whitespace opportunities that advance Campbell Snacks’ strategic partnership with Kroger. Proficiency in point-of-sale data and analytical tools is essential to developing clear, actionable category recommendations and achieving success in this role.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Proactively develop collaborative relationships with Kroger to be viewed as a trusted resource for category insights and objective growth opportunities

Actively advise retailer partners on category and shopper-centric opportunities to grow market share

Support the development of category strategy and assist the customer with integrated category strategy development

Support strategic and tactical recommendations on Distribution, Shelving, Merchandising, and Pricing (DSMP) goals to improve overall category performance

Build multi-year category growth strategies aligned to Kroger business objectives and Campbell Snacks brand priorities

Identify category white space opportunities and provide actionable recommendations to the Kroger buying team

Insights & Analytics

Mine syndicated data ( Circana /IRI, Nielsen) and retailer-specific 84.51° Stratum / OnDemand data to generate category-level insights and performance reporting

Conduct shopper segmentation, basket analysis, and purchase behavior studies using 84.51° Stratum

Build compelling, story-driven presentations with clear data visualization

Develop customer-specific presentations of relevant consumer insights, competitive responses, and new item /category selling strategies

Lead comprehensive planogram insights and assortment analysis to identify and drive strategic sales opportunities

Use JDA/Blue Yonder space management tools to create compliant, shopper-centric planograms

Actively lead and participate in line reviews, recurring customer category reviews, JBP plans, and Top-to-Top meetings

Align closely with the Campbell Snacks Kroger Sales team to integrate category insights into joint business planning (JBP) processes

Develop strong working relationships with category leadership, buyers, and cross-functional departments

JOB COMPLEXITY

The Kroger Category Manager will work with buyers, insights teams, and senior leaders with the goal of driving strategic category direction. This role requires professionalism, executive presence, and the ability to balance customer and Campbell Snacks priorities daily

Works with cross-functional groups including the retailer, internal customer team(s), and World HQ resources

What you bring to the table... (Must have)

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, or related field required ; MBA preferred

4+ years of CPG sales, category management, or data analytics experience

Experience working directly with Kroger or a comparable top 10 retailer preferred

Proficiency in syndicated data platforms: Circana (IRI) and/or Nielsen/ NielsenIQ

Experience with loyalty card data platforms (e.g., 84.51° Stratum, dunnhumby, EYC, etc )

Hands-on experience with space management/POG software (JDA/Blue Yonder, Apollo, ProSpace , or equivalent); ability to create and draw planograms

Ability to synthesize multiple data sources to develop clear, concise category stories and selling presentations; strong strategic storytelling skills

Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail; excels at math, analytics, and problem-solving

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills (written and verbal); comfortable presenting to senior buyer teams and internal leadership

High degree of self-motivation, organization, and discipline; able to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Strong technical skills in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Tableau or Power BI a plus

Team-oriented with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and build relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders

Working Conditions:

This is a hybrid position work ing from the Campbell Snacks local office three (3) days a week (Sharonville, OH) and Home Office two (2) days a week

Collaborative relationships and t eam focus are vital to the success of this role.

Approxi mately 1 0 % travel is required for customer & team meetings

This role reports directly into the Team Lead , Kroger .

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.

In that regard, U.S. applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.

Compensation and Benefits:

The target base salary range for this full-time, salaried position is between

$87,900-$120,900

Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.

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