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Category Manager

Insight Global
Bentonville, AR Contractor
POSTED ON 4/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/1/2026

We are seeking an Associate Category Manager to serve as a trusted, customer‑facing category partner, supporting category strategy, assortment decisions, and execution. This role is ideal for someone who is comfortable engaging directly with merchants, can synthesize data into compelling stories, and is motivated to help identify and drive growth opportunities within the category.

Key Responsibilities

  • Build strong relationships with Walmart stakeholders, acting as a trusted category advisor across assigned segments
  • Support assortment strategy, modulars, shelf strategy, resets, and analysis of current trends
  • Partner closely with merchants in regular merchant meetings and state‑of‑the‑business reviews
  • Develop impactful category analyses and insights using syndicated and non‑syndicated data sources
  • Synthesize learnings from shopper data, scan data, and research into clear, visually compelling selling stories using PowerPoint
  • Effectively communicate recommendations and growth opportunities to internal teams and external partners
  • Manage and prioritize multiple projects while maintaining strong execution and follow‑through
  • Identify opportunities to drive category growth and improve performance

Qualifications

  • 2–3 years of experience in category management, merchandising, or a related analytical role
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
  • Familiarity with syndicated data sources and measures (Nielsen, IRI, etc.)
  • Ability to translate large data sets into actionable insights and persuasive recommendations
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with confidence in customer‑facing settings
  • CPG experience is a strong plus, but not required
  • Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a related field preferred



Compensation:

$32/hr to $38/hr.


Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.


Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

Salary : $32 - $38

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