Category Management Coordinator

DESCRIPTION

Position Overview

The

Coordinator, Category Management

is responsible for supporting the Category Management Team in delivering strong business results by assisting in product strategy execution, competitive analysis, promotional planning, and sales enablement. This role will collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, Finance, and Creative to ensure retail excellence and alignment with brand goals.

Responsibilities

Analyze purchase orders, shipment, and syndicated data to identify performance trends and opportunities across channels (club, grocery, eCommerce, convenience, etc.).

Support pricing analysis, including competitive benchmarking, margin impact, and promotional effectiveness.

Assist in tracking brand-level P&L elements and support post-program ROI analysis on trade promotions and marketing initiatives.

Maintain and update product assortment and item setup info in internal databases and retailer systems.

Help prepare customer-facing presentations, promotional calendars, and new item sell-in materials.

Monitor category trends, shopper behavior, and competitive brand activity using syndicated tools (e.g., Nielsen, SPINS, IRI).

Support execution of brand activations and promotional events, ensuring alignment with customer and marketing strategy.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in marketing, business administration, or another related field.

Experience: 1 - 3 years of experience in marketing, category management, or event promotions.

Strong data and analytical skills.

REQUIREMENTS

Ready® is one of the fastest-growing functional snack and beverage companies in North America, experiencing over 300% growth in the past three years. Ready® is a mission-driven brand focused on fueling athletes and achievers at all levels. We were recently named to Bain & Company's prestigious 2026 Insurgent Brands list, for the second consecutive year, affirming our position as a disruptor in the food and beverage industry. We foster an open, collaborative, and dynamic environment in which everyone can excel. We are aggressive in setting our goals but humble in remembering that nobody completes their journey alone. Our roster of Team Members is united in their efforts, attitudes, and energies toward achieving a common goal of helping people make their best, better.