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Sr. Manager, Category Marketing and Strategy

Cella
Cella Salary
Bentonville, AR Contractor
POSTED ON 3/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/29/2026
Location: Bentonville, Arkansas

Job Type: Contract

Compensation Range: $65 - 72 per hour

We are seeking a high-impact Sr. Manager of Category Marketing to drive strategic marketing programs that build meaningful consumer connections and deliver measurable business results. In this role, you will act as the bridge between category strategists and merchants, activating campaigns rooted in deep consumer insights and business priorities.

You will lead execution across creative, media, and channel activation to accelerate speed-to-market and ensure every program performs against high-level strategic objectives.

Responsibilities:

  • Strategic Merchant Partnership: Partner with Category Strategists and Merchants to translate business goals into marketing direction. Validate promotional specs and lead category-driven campaigns.
  • End-to-End Campaign Leadership: Orchestrate the full lifecycle of a campaign-from messaging frameworks and creative development to media alignment and channel mix.
  • Operational Excellence: Leverage AI tools and automation templates to streamline workflows, reduce manual effort, and increase execution speed.
  • Measurement & Transparency: Collaborate with Marketing Intelligence to deliver pre- and post-activation performance reports to Finance and Merchant teams.
  • Leadership & Culture: Model servant leadership and foster a collaborative, inclusive environment across marketing and operations functions.


Qualifications:

Top 3 Must-Haves

  • Merchant-First Strategy: Proven ability to translate complex category goals into clear marketing plans and the confidence to "pressure-test" asks and own trade-offs with merchants.
  • Full-Funnel Campaign Orchestration: Experience leading creative and media teams simultaneously to ensure brand alignment and impact.
  • Performance Discipline: A data-driven mindset with a focus on ROI, budget ownership, and continuous process improvement.
  • Technical Proficiency: Comfortable using AI tools and templates for workflow automation.
  • Soft Skills: Resilient, curious, and a "servant leader" who thrives in fast-paced, changing environments.
  • Experience (Nice to Have): Previous experience in Grocery (Fresh), Health & Wellness, or General Merchandise divisions is a significant plus.


JOBID: 032026-128659

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Cella, a randstad digital company, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Cella by randstad digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Salary : $65 - $72

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