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Category Manager, Impulse

Ferrero
Parsippany, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 12/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/17/2026
About the Role:

Join Ferrero as our next Category Manager, Impulse where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of impulse categories at Checkout.

In this role, you will be the go-to expert for insight and strategy development across our impulse categories. Your work will directly influence how Ferrero and our retail partners drive growth and innovation in this space. You’ll collaborate with internal teams, external stakeholders, agency partners, and industry leaders to deliver fact-based, actionable solutions that make an impact.

You will also have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology partners in the CPG industry, helping to shape the tools and strategies that define category leadership.

Based at our North American headquarters in Parsippany, NJ, this hybrid position reports to the Category Capabilities Sr. Manager.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Work collaboratively with partners in both Category Leadership, Customer teams and Field Category Management.
  • Work with Consumer and Shopper Understanding teams in the development a greater Impulse Shopper understanding ecosystem (PMO).
  • Create, build, and deploy an “Impulse Playbook” with the goal of providing proactive insights to customers in shaping impulse strategy.
  • Utilize syndicated data, research, and assortment solutions to define the optimal space to sales for the checkout categories.
  • Utilize Retailer POS and Loyalty Data systems to engage with partners in solutions that drive sales conversion, operational efficiency, and shopper insights.
  • Work cross collaboratively with Category and Broker partners on developing a Planogram Center of Excellence data architecture.

About You:

  • 7-10 years of experience in Advanced Analytics, Category Management, Retail or Consulting with previous experience in account management, and category leadership
  • Minimum 3 years of CPG Experience
  • Preferably 3 years of experience with snacks, beverage, or other impulse categories
  • Extensive experience working with syndicated data software (i.e., IRI or Nielsen)
  • Experience working with Microsoft Office programs specifically Excel and PowerPoint
  • Strong communication, excellent storytelling, and presentation skills
  • Ability to manage cross functional collaboration and thrive in a matrix environment
  • Superior Project Management Skills and ability to facilitate the diverse expertise in Impulse
  • Preferably 3 experience in Market Research

Compensation Data

The base salary range for this position is $118,000.00 - $156,000.00annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This range represents the anticipated salary for this position at this time.

In addition to base salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other benefits. Learn more about our benefits at https://www.ferrerocareers.com/us/en/our-benefits

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About Ferrero:

Ferrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. Today, it is one of the world’s largest sweet-packaged food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world. Find out more about Ferrero at ferrero.com.

DE&I at Ferrero:

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding.

Find out more here.

Ferrero N.A. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

Salary : $118,000 - $156,000

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