Category Management Analyst

Sugar Mountain is a creative food company that is home to extraordinary food brands and restaurants. From our award-winning Beecher’s Handmade Cheese to The Butcher’s Table, our swanky steakhouse that features Mishima Reserve—our luxury Wagyu beef brand—we make real food with absolutely zero artificial ingredients.

As a team at the forefront of the food revolution, we are passionate about our mission to Change the Way America Eats. For the past five years, Sugar Mountain’s company culture has been consistently recognized as a Great Place to Work.

We’re seeking a Category Management Analyst to lead sales analytics across our business and deliver actionable insights that drive brand and category growth. Based in our Seattle office, this role requires exceptional analytical skills and the ability to craft compelling, data-driven narratives. As a highly visible position, the Category Management Analyst will work closely with the sales team to play a pivotal role in driving growth through strategic, actionable insights.

Responsibilities:

• Build comprehensive presentations with compelling data visualizations to share insights and recommendations internally and in customer reviews.
• Analyze market trends, consumer insights, and competitive landscapes to create actionable insights and identify growth opportunities.
• Lead promotional effectiveness analysis to optimize trade spend and drive incremental sales.
• Utilize a variety of data sources and advanced analytics tools to answer key business questions and interpret sales and market data.
• Negotiate and manage contracts with data suppliers to ensure access to relevant tools and information.
• Champion forward-thinking approaches, integrating and refining new tools to drive sustainable growth and efficiency.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Business Analytics, Economics, Finance, Food Marketing, or a related field required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in category management, sales analytics, insights, or a related field within the CPG industry.
• Strategic thinker with a proven ability to connect insights to business strategy and decision-making.
• Growth mindset with a passion for learning and teaching.
• Thrives in dynamic, lean, and agile environments, with a track record of completing projects on time through excellent cross-functional team management, leadership, communication, and influence.
• Self-starter who takes initiative, speaks their mind, and contributes proactively to business goals.
• Experience working with syndicated data sources, distributor portals, and household panel data within CPG industry.
• Strong project management skills, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint and other relevant tools to create professional presentations.

Employee Benefits:
Sugar Mountain pays 100% of employee medical, dental, vision and life insurance premiums, and offers paid time-off, and paid holidays. A 401(k) plan with a company match is offered after one year of employment. Employees enjoy a 35% employee discount at all Sugar Mountain locations.

Compensation:
The starting salary range for this position is between $80,000 - $95,000 per year, plus an annual bonus plan. Actual compensation will be determined by skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Commitment to Our Communities:
As part of our mission to Change the Way America eats, we’ve created the Beecher's Foundation, a non-profit supported by our family of companies. Aimed at educating people about the prevalence of food additives and their possible health risks, the Foundation is about giving people the tools they need to make healthy eating choices for life.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Sugar Mountain is a tobacco-free company.