Sazerac Company has thrived as an independent, American family-owned company with operations in the United States and around the world. Sazerac produces and markets the most award-winning bourbons and whiskeys in the world, including: Buffalo Trace Pappy Van Winkle Eagle Rare Blanton’s Sazerac Rye Additionally, Sazerac owns many popular brands across a range of spirits, including: Fireball Southern Comfort Seagram’s V.O. Myers’s Goldschläger Parrot Bay 99 Brand Platinum Vodka We’re proud of our award-winning culture and distilleries, with our Louisville office named one of the “Best Places to Work in Kentucky” four times.
Senior Manager, Category Leadership – Convenience & Value
Location
United States
Posted
7 days ago
Salary
$137.9K - $206.8K / year
Seniority
Lead
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
Senior Manager, Category Leadership – Convenience & Value
Sazerac Company
Role Description This Sr. Manager, Category Leadership – Convenience & Value role is built for a category leader who can influence how retailers win. You’ll own category strategy across some of the largest Convenience and Value retailers in the market, including: - 7-Eleven - Circle K - Casey’s - EG America - Dollar General - Dollar Tree - Family Dollar Leading a team of three and multiple national category captaincies, you’ll turn shopper, consumer, and market insights into strategies that improve assortment, shelving, innovation, and long-term category growth. This highly visible role partners with Sales, Marketing, Insights, and executive leaders to shape customer strategies and expand Sazerac’s influence in the marketplace. What You’ll Do - Lead category strategy across Convenience and Value channels, developing insights-driven recommendations that accelerate retailer and brand growth. - Own multiple national category captaincies, delivering compelling category reviews, assortment strategies, and space recommendations that influence retailer decisions. - Translate complex data into executive-level stories, leveraging shopper, consumer, syndicated, and retailer insights to drive action. - Partner with Sales and customers to identify growth opportunities, improve shelf productivity, and unlock distribution opportunities. - Lead and develop a high-performing category team, building capabilities, accountability, and commercial excellence. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, or a related field. - 8+ years of experience in Category Management, Shopper Insights, Commercial Strategy, or related CPG/beverage roles. - Experience supporting Convenience, Value, Grocery, or Large Format retailers. - Proven ability to influence senior customer stakeholders and cross-functional teams through insights and strategic recommendations. - Experience leading and developing teams with a track record of building capability and delivering results. - Demonstratable use of syndicated data sources (e.g., NielsenIQ, Circana, Numerator) and retailer data platforms. - Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint with strong executive storytelling and presentation skills. - Ability to travel 30–35%. Requirements - Experience leading national category captaincies or strategic retailer partnerships. - Alcohol beverage or DSD category experience. - MBA and/or experience with visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau. Benefits - Competitive Pay - Comprehensive Benefits from Day One including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. - Family Coverage: Options to cover family members, including domestic partners. - 401(k) Plan: Immediate access to a matching 401(k) plan. - Flexible Time Away: Enjoy paid time off (PTO), holidays, and parental leave. - Mental Health and Wellness: Access to mental health care and wellness incentive programs. - Educational Support: Benefit from tuition reimbursement and our scholarship program for dependents of Sazerac team members. - Fun Extras: Enjoy branded apparel, fun events, and a team member bottle purchase program. - Training and Development: Opportunities for professional growth and development.
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