Category Manager

Overview:

CATEGORY MANAGER

LOCATION: REMOTE ELIGIBLE / BAKERSFIELD, CA (ON-SITE)

SHIFT: DAY

REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR, CATEGORY MANAGEMENT

About the Opportunity:

Grimmway Produce Group is seeking a highly analytical and commercially minded Category Manager to join our Category Management team. This role will serve as a strategic partner to Sales, Marketing, and cross-functional leadership, leveraging market, retailer, and consumer insights to identify growth opportunities and drive data-informed business decisions. Whether you are a current GPG team member looking to grow your career or a professional seeking a rewarding opportunity in agriculture, this position offers the chance to contribute to one of the world’s largest carrot and organic vegetable grower, packer, and shippers. At GPG, we take pride in delivering fresh, healthy, and safe products to communities while caring for the earth’s natural resources and investing in our family of employees—come grow with us!

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Additional Info:

What You Will Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, Analytics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Category Management, Sales Analytics, Consumer Insights, or a related function, preferably within fresh produce, CPG, or food retail.
• Strong analytical skills with demonstrated ability to interpret complex datasets and develop actionable business recommendations.
• Experience working with syndicated retail and panel data platforms such as Circana, NielsenIQ, or similar sources.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Working proficiency in Power BI or similar business intelligence and reporting tools (e.g., Tableau).
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to simplify complex information for a variety of audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize competing demands, and work effectively across functions.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain a driving record that meets company policy, insurance and DMV requirements.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment screening consistent with applicable state and federal law.

What will set you apart:

• Experience working directly with major U.S. grocery, mass, or club retailers.
• Experience developing Joint Business Plans, category reviews, and retailer-specific growth strategies.
• Understanding of fresh produce category dynamics, including seasonality, pricing, promotions, and consumer purchasing behavior.

Benefits:

Starting Wage: $80,000 - $110,000 / Yearly

Filling Deadline: October 21**st, 2026 (Internal Candidates)**

• Actual compensation paid within the range will be determined by factors such as the education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.
  • Subsidized benefits package including Medical and Dental coverage.
  • Generous vision reimbursement allowance for each covered family member per calendar year.
  • 401(k) plan
  • Paid Time Off/Paid Sick and Safe Time
  • Employer-paid life insurance
  • Subsidized gym membership
  • Discounted tickets to major theme parks throughout California.