Overview

　　This Category Manager position is responsible for providing fact-based insights and solutions that will drive growth for PepsiCo's Water business within the Gatorade Portfolio, inclusive of Propel, Lifewtr, and Aquafina, and their respective categories. The role also leads our Market Insights function, a role designed to provide regular analyses that address ongoing business drivers, and also creates automated performance reporting for our Leadership Team.

　　The Manager will utilize an understanding of product assortment, placement, price, and promotion to drive actionable insights that will help address both PepsiCo and the customer's problem(s) to solve. They will work closely with Sales Strategy and Sales teams to influence and guide decisions toward profitable category growth, expanding category insights partnership with the retailer, and reinforcing PepsiCo's position as the thought leader for the various Water categories.

　　Responsibilities

　　Through extensive knowledge and experience, will own and lead relationships with syndicated POS, Household Panel, and/or Retailer Shopper Card data providersManage and leverage multiple syndicated data sources (e.g. IRI/Nielsen, Kantar, etc.) to monitor and diagnose brand & business issues and make actionable recommendationsLeverage data and insights to develop optimized space and assortment strategies; work with Demand Accelerator partners to help develop and validate best-in-class planogramsDevelop and help manage ongoing reporting, scorecarding, and business performanceRegularly present learnings and insights as a basis for strategic decision making and planning across marketing initiatives, strategic business plan developmentPartner with internal and external stakeholders to provide key insights to drive strategy and growthInfluence customers through data and insights to grow both their business and PepsiCo's business

　　Compensation and Benefits:

　　The expected compensation range for this position is between $98,700 - $165,150 based on a full-time schedule.Location, confirmed job-related skills and experience will be considered in setting actual starting salaryBonus based on performance and eligibility; target payout is 15% of annual salary paid out annually.Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.

　　Qualifications

　　Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience5+ years of relevant insights and analytic experience with a consumer-packaged goods company or syndicated data vendorExcellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to translate complex data into actionable insightsMust have the ability to effectively communicate across all levels in the organization in a motivating, influencing mannerAbility to develop strong relationships with internal partners to drive results and leverage best in class insights and toolsMust be capable of managing multiple projects at once and able to prioritize and adapt quicklyRequires a high level of analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills as well as great attention to detailMust be highly proficient with PowerPoint and ExcelThis position is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States

　　EEO Statement

　　All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

　　PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity

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