[Remote] Category Marketing Manager, FoodServices

Note The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Ventura Foods is a company focused on driving growth and innovation in the foodservice industry. They are seeking a Category Marketing Manager to lead product development and marketing initiatives for the Mayonnaise category, collaborating with various teams to enhance market position and customer engagement. Responsibilities Analyze category performance, operator trends, and competitive dynamics to identify growth opportunities and inform category plans Translate market insights into actionable business recommendations including product innovation, pricing strategy, and portfolio optimization Develop category expertise and serve as the internal subject matter expert across Ventura Foods Lead cross-functional new product development initiatives from concept through commercialization in partnership with R&D, Culinary, Sales, and Operations Define product positioning, value proposition, pricing strategy, and launch plans for new product introductions Conduct post-launch performance reviews to optimize product performance and identify future innovation opportunities Develop integrated go-to-market strategies including sales tools, promotions, and digital marketing campaigns Partner with Digital Marketing to execute lead generation programs and measure campaign effectiveness and ROI Build compelling product narratives and category stories that resonate with operators, distributors, and national account customers Support national accounts and distributor partners with product recommendations, formula selection, and category solutions Develop category training content and videos to build Ventura's Food category leadership and enable effective selling Contribute to annual category growth planning including pricing, product mix, and promotional strategy Lead brand SKU rationalization and category portfolio optimization Skills Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or related field 5+ years of marketing, category management, or product management experience Experience within the foodservice, food manufacturing, or B2B food industry Strong written and oral communication skills, required Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional product development or commercialization initiatives MBA or advanced business degree Experience working with national accounts, distributors, or foodservice operators Background in category management, portfolio strategy, or insights-driven marketing Benefits Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision – coverage beginning on your 1st day for eligible employees Profit Sharing and 401(k) matching (after eligible criteria is met) Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays Employee Appreciation Events and Employee Assistance Programs Annual bonus (based on the incentive program terms and conditions) Company Overview Ventura Foods – a leading producer of custom and proprietary dressings, sauces, mayonnaises, oils and other flavorings. It is a sub-organization of CHS Hedging. It was founded in 1867, and is headquartered in Brea, California, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http//www.venturafoods.com/. Company H1B Sponsorship Ventura Foods has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 3 in 2025, 3 in 2024, 1 in 2023, 3 in 2021. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.

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