Category Manager - Category Captain

Job Overview:

Thirsty for your next challenge? Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) is looking for a proven, analytically minded leader to join its Target Category Management team as a Manager and lead our Category Captain partnership with Target.

As Category Captain, KDP is Target’s trusted, objective advisor for the total beverage category — and this role steers that partnership. You’ll be a business and process owner for the long-term category vision that aligns KDP and Target goals. You’ll turn high-quality analysis into shelf-winning, shopper-first strategy and elevate engagement with Target merchant leadership. Deep knowledge of Target’s operating environment plus standout communication and influence skills are a must.

This position is located at our downtown Minneapolis, MN office. Hybrid schedule: 3 days in office, 2 days from home each week.

What you will do:

• Build relationships with Target merchant and leadership contacts, cementing KDP as their indispensable Category Captain and strategic partner
• Own the long-term category strategy, setting the vision and priorities that align KDP and Target growth goals
• Lead delivery of integrated consumer, shopper, category and marketplace insights that guide Target's strategic and tactical choices for short- and long-term growth
• Direct robust analysis — research, category tools, and data visualization — to surface and communicate business opportunities and challenges
• Lead cross-functional and Target merchant collaboration to deliver growth, build strategic and tactical solutions, and ensure POG accuracy and compliance
• Own inline planogram transitions and revisions with the Target merchant team
• Deliver category reporting, trend analysis, and special projects directly to the Target merchant team

Total Rewards:

• Salary range $96,800 - $145,000
• Actual placement within the compensation range may vary depending on experience, skills, and other factors
• Benefits, subject to election and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Paid Time Off (including paid parental leave, vacation, and sick), 401k with company match, Tuition Reimbursement, and Mileage Reimbursement
• Annual bonus based on performance and eligibility

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree + Category Management experience
• 2+ years CPG category management experience, including a track record of leading large, complex retail accounts
• Experience with space moves at Target preferred
• Exceptional communication skills - verbal, written, presentation and follow-through
• Strong data analytics and presentation building & delivery skills
• Skill at turning facts and insights into compelling stories with actionable recommendations