Category Marketing Manager
Mérieux NutriSciences, Chicago Heights, Illinois, United States, 60411
Overview
Category Marketing Manager Location: Chicago Job Type: Regular MERIEUX NUTRISCIENCES As a trusted partner, our Public Health mission is to make food systems safer, healthier and more sustainable. Our global network in 27 countries offers a wide range of testing and innovative solutions dedicated to preventing health risks related to food, environment and consumer goods. External growth has been a key pillar of our history with more than 40 acquisitions completed in the last 10 years. If you want to contribute to an inspiring long-term purpose, be part of a fast growing company on a high-value market with build-up opportunities, and grow in an entrepreneurial and warm environment, join us!
Your Day to Day Life We are looking for a
Category Marketing Manager
in Chicago. Your mission will be to:
As the Category Marketing Manager, you will play a pivotal role in strategically positioning a portfolio of testing, technical, and consulting products to drive business development within key food industry categories. In this cross-functional role, you will represent the North America business unit, translating regional strategy into impactful B2B marketing plans that deliver seamless commercial execution.
This is a unique opportunity to make a measurable impact in a critical industry through insights-driven marketing. You will leverage your marketing experience in the food industry to create clear value propositions and consistent customer experiences.
Your Profile Qualifications Required
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or a related field, with a minimum of five years of professional marketing experience.
Category Knowledge: Experience with market analysis and insights within a relevant segment of the food industry. Prior experience on the client side (manufacturing and/or production) is beneficial.
Industry Experience: Advanced knowledge of B2B marketing in the food industry is required, ideally obtained from experience within the TIC (Testing, Inspection, and Certification) industry.
Marketing Expertise: Proven success in planning and executing B2B marketing strategy & campaigns across multiple channels (digital, trade, paid media, social, owned channels).
Project Management: Strong project management knowledge to effectively develop and implement new service improvements.
Marketing Toolkit: Skills for strategic and tactical work, including design tools (e.g., Canva), marketing automation (Hubspot), data analysis, and Google Workspace. Experience with AI in marketing areas.
Communication: Well-developed oral and written communication skills.
Qualifications Desired
Advanced Education: Master’s degree in Marketing, MBA, or related field preferred.
Category or Segment Ownership: Experience owning a category, segment, or portfolio strategy within a B2B environment.
Data-Driven Mindset: Experience leveraging analytics, dashboards, and performance metrics to optimize marketing effectiveness and ROI.
Change & Innovation Leadership: Experience leading new initiatives or piloting innovative marketing approaches.
Category Experience: Experience supporting relevant market segments within the food industry (e.g., dietary supplements, pet food, dairy, ingredients).
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Develop Strategic Roadmaps: Build marketing roadmaps that support near-term wins and long-term growth for key category opportunities.
Drive Category Intelligence: Lead process for monitoring and reporting category insights to guide storytelling and planning.
Identify Opportunities: Assess market conditions and competitor insights to identify sales and revenue opportunities.
Innovate: Apply an innovation mindset to drive new marketing tactics and potential new services.
Lead Integrated Campaigns: Collaborate with the Marketing team to develop campaigns and selling tools that drive category opportunities.
Empower Sales: Grow commercial knowledge by collaborating with Sales and Operations leadership. Develop marketing for insight-based solutions to support high-value sales conversions.
Optimize Capacity: Partner with Sales on regional category development plans that capitalize on available operations capacity.
Manage Trade Initiatives: Work with the commercial team on trade marketing initiatives to drive awareness among category leaders.
Create Collateral: Develop category-specific sales and marketing collateral.
Serve as the Expert: Act as internal expert regarding developments and trends in assigned key categories.
Build Relationships: Interact with external stakeholders to understand market dynamics.
Gain Client Perspective: Participate in sales calls and events to understand client needs.
Other related duties as assigned. At all times, comply with ethical standards and Code of Conduct.
Success Factors / Job Competencies
Strategic Storyteller: Deliver insights-driven initiatives that inspire teams and customers.
Autonomous Leader: Launch and translate strategy into winning tactics.
Collaborative Influencer: Drive cross-functional success and regional goals.
Business Builder: Use financial acumen with market analysis to develop growth plans.
Engaging Communicator: Excel in presentations, project management, and relationship-building.
Physical Demands and Work Environment Physical Demands: Frequently stand, walk, and travel long distances. Able to lift and move up to 25 pounds of materials. Vision requirements include normal to close vision.
Work Environment: Frequent travel by car or plane. Able to adapt to different environments and work independently.
Travel
Frequent travel to meet clients, attend trade shows, and participate in sales meetings.
Travel may be 20% of work time, domestic and international.
Travel on short notice and manage a variable schedule.
Compensation Package Overview
Compensation Range: $95,000 - $105,000 annual USD
Potential bonus: Up to 10% based on performance.
Full Time Eligible Benefits Overview
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
Generous paid time off (PTO) following state and local ordinances.
Optional 401(k) with employer matching contributions.
Why join us?
Contribute to an inspiring Public Health purpose, supported by long-term shareholders.
Impact on strategic pillars with 50 years of experience and expertise.
Be part of a diverse and open-minded community focused on co-building and serving a purpose bigger than ourselves.
Grow in an international group of more than 8,200 team members with opportunities to learn and share.
Ready for the journey?
To apply please click on 'Apply now' button
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Category Marketing Manager Location: Chicago Job Type: Regular MERIEUX NUTRISCIENCES As a trusted partner, our Public Health mission is to make food systems safer, healthier and more sustainable. Our global network in 27 countries offers a wide range of testing and innovative solutions dedicated to preventing health risks related to food, environment and consumer goods. External growth has been a key pillar of our history with more than 40 acquisitions completed in the last 10 years. If you want to contribute to an inspiring long-term purpose, be part of a fast growing company on a high-value market with build-up opportunities, and grow in an entrepreneurial and warm environment, join us!
Your Day to Day Life We are looking for a
Category Marketing Manager
in Chicago. Your mission will be to:
As the Category Marketing Manager, you will play a pivotal role in strategically positioning a portfolio of testing, technical, and consulting products to drive business development within key food industry categories. In this cross-functional role, you will represent the North America business unit, translating regional strategy into impactful B2B marketing plans that deliver seamless commercial execution.
This is a unique opportunity to make a measurable impact in a critical industry through insights-driven marketing. You will leverage your marketing experience in the food industry to create clear value propositions and consistent customer experiences.
Your Profile Qualifications Required
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or a related field, with a minimum of five years of professional marketing experience.
Category Knowledge: Experience with market analysis and insights within a relevant segment of the food industry. Prior experience on the client side (manufacturing and/or production) is beneficial.
Industry Experience: Advanced knowledge of B2B marketing in the food industry is required, ideally obtained from experience within the TIC (Testing, Inspection, and Certification) industry.
Marketing Expertise: Proven success in planning and executing B2B marketing strategy & campaigns across multiple channels (digital, trade, paid media, social, owned channels).
Project Management: Strong project management knowledge to effectively develop and implement new service improvements.
Marketing Toolkit: Skills for strategic and tactical work, including design tools (e.g., Canva), marketing automation (Hubspot), data analysis, and Google Workspace. Experience with AI in marketing areas.
Communication: Well-developed oral and written communication skills.
Qualifications Desired
Advanced Education: Master’s degree in Marketing, MBA, or related field preferred.
Category or Segment Ownership: Experience owning a category, segment, or portfolio strategy within a B2B environment.
Data-Driven Mindset: Experience leveraging analytics, dashboards, and performance metrics to optimize marketing effectiveness and ROI.
Change & Innovation Leadership: Experience leading new initiatives or piloting innovative marketing approaches.
Category Experience: Experience supporting relevant market segments within the food industry (e.g., dietary supplements, pet food, dairy, ingredients).
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Develop Strategic Roadmaps: Build marketing roadmaps that support near-term wins and long-term growth for key category opportunities.
Drive Category Intelligence: Lead process for monitoring and reporting category insights to guide storytelling and planning.
Identify Opportunities: Assess market conditions and competitor insights to identify sales and revenue opportunities.
Innovate: Apply an innovation mindset to drive new marketing tactics and potential new services.
Lead Integrated Campaigns: Collaborate with the Marketing team to develop campaigns and selling tools that drive category opportunities.
Empower Sales: Grow commercial knowledge by collaborating with Sales and Operations leadership. Develop marketing for insight-based solutions to support high-value sales conversions.
Optimize Capacity: Partner with Sales on regional category development plans that capitalize on available operations capacity.
Manage Trade Initiatives: Work with the commercial team on trade marketing initiatives to drive awareness among category leaders.
Create Collateral: Develop category-specific sales and marketing collateral.
Serve as the Expert: Act as internal expert regarding developments and trends in assigned key categories.
Build Relationships: Interact with external stakeholders to understand market dynamics.
Gain Client Perspective: Participate in sales calls and events to understand client needs.
Other related duties as assigned. At all times, comply with ethical standards and Code of Conduct.
Success Factors / Job Competencies
Strategic Storyteller: Deliver insights-driven initiatives that inspire teams and customers.
Autonomous Leader: Launch and translate strategy into winning tactics.
Collaborative Influencer: Drive cross-functional success and regional goals.
Business Builder: Use financial acumen with market analysis to develop growth plans.
Engaging Communicator: Excel in presentations, project management, and relationship-building.
Physical Demands and Work Environment Physical Demands: Frequently stand, walk, and travel long distances. Able to lift and move up to 25 pounds of materials. Vision requirements include normal to close vision.
Work Environment: Frequent travel by car or plane. Able to adapt to different environments and work independently.
Travel
Frequent travel to meet clients, attend trade shows, and participate in sales meetings.
Travel may be 20% of work time, domestic and international.
Travel on short notice and manage a variable schedule.
Compensation Package Overview
Compensation Range: $95,000 - $105,000 annual USD
Potential bonus: Up to 10% based on performance.
Full Time Eligible Benefits Overview
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
Generous paid time off (PTO) following state and local ordinances.
Optional 401(k) with employer matching contributions.
Why join us?
Contribute to an inspiring Public Health purpose, supported by long-term shareholders.
Impact on strategic pillars with 50 years of experience and expertise.
Be part of a diverse and open-minded community focused on co-building and serving a purpose bigger than ourselves.
Grow in an international group of more than 8,200 team members with opportunities to learn and share.
Ready for the journey?
To apply please click on 'Apply now' button
#J-18808-Ljbffr