Posted 2 months ago
Category Analyst Manager - 18 Month Contract
@ FG Deli Group Ltd.
British Columbia
Overview
FG Deli Group Ltd. (Freybe Gourmet Foods) is hiring a Category Manager on an 18-month full-time contract. The role turns market trends, consumer insights, retailer and sales data into category strategies, and requires at least 4 days a week in the office. The posting states a Monday to Friday schedule of 40 hours a week.
Responsibilities:
- Analyze market trends, consumer behavior and competitor activity
- Develop category strategies and growth opportunities
- Deliver category reviews and recommendations to retail partners
- Manage and analyze syndicated, retailer and internal sales data
- Create dashboards, reports and quarterly category reviews
Requirements summary:
- 5+ years in category management, retail analytics or CPG
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Experience with Nielsen, Circana (IRI) or similar data platforms
- Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, economics or related field
- Valid driver's licence and reliable vehicle
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · adp
- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-24
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-14
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Marketing |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required), Master’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Business, Marketing, Economics |
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FG Deli Group Ltd.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 11 |
Help Shape the Future of Food Categories
Freybe Gourmet Foods is looking for a data-driven, commercially minded Category Manager to join our team on an 18-month contract.
In this role, you'll turn market trends, consumer insights, retailer data, and sales analytics into strategies that drive growth. You'll work closely with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, and key retail customers to identify opportunities, strengthen category performance, and influence business decisions across our portfolio.
If you enjoy uncovering insights, spotting trends before others do, and turning data into action, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Be Doing
Drive Category Growth
- Analyze market trends, consumer behavior, and competitive activity.
- Identify opportunities for growth, innovation, pricing, and assortment improvements.
- Develop category strategies that support business objectives.
Support Retail Partners
- Deliver category reviews, insights, and recommendations to retail customers.
- Support sales presentations with data-driven storytelling.
- Recommend assortment, promotion, and merchandising opportunities.
Turn Data Into Action
- Manage and analyze syndicated, retailer, and internal sales data.
- Create dashboards, reports, and performance reviews.
- Translate complex information into clear recommendations for leadership and cross-functional teams.
Lead Competitive & Market Analysis
- Monitor competitor activity, innovation, pricing, promotions, and market trends.
- Deliver quarterly category reviews highlighting what is changing in the market and what actions Freybe should consider.
Partner Across the Business
- Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Innovation teams.
- Support new product launches and business planning with data-backed insights and forecasts.
What We're Looking For
Experience
- 5+ years of experience in Category Management, Retail Analytics, or Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG).
- Experience working with retailers and category review processes.
- Food industry experience is an asset.
Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent presentation and communication skills.
- Ability to transform data into actionable business insights.
- Comfortable working cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.
Technical Skills
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Experience with Nielsen, Circana (IRI), or similar syndicated data platforms.
- Power BI or Tableau experience is an asset.
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, or a related field.
- MBA or advanced analytics training is considered an asset.
Additional Requirements
- Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.
- Ability to travel as required.
- Eligible to work full-time in Canada.
- Minimum of 4 days per week in office.
Why Join Freybe?
At Freybe, you'll have the opportunity to influence key business decisions, work directly with leading retailers, and help shape category strategies for some of Canada's most recognized premium food products.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys combining analytics, strategy, and customer collaboration to make a measurable impact.
Ready to turn insights into growth? Apply today.
We thank you for your interest in joining Freybe Gourmet Foods. Please note that our official job postings are only valid if they are listed on our Career Center, which can be accessed through our website at www.freybe.com, or on Indeed.
If you come across our job postings on any other website, please be cautious as those postings may not be valid or authorized by FG Deli Group. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, we encourage you to always refer to our official platforms.
Monday to Friday
40 hours/week
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