Waterloo, On Category development Jobs – 268 Openings This Week

Category Development Manager
CMT Recruitment Solutions —Cambridge, ON
- $95,000–$110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Business development
- Presentation skills
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Veterinarian, Lexington Animal Hospital (Part-time)
VCA Animal Hospitals —Waterloo, ON
- $125,000–$150,000 a year
- Part-time
- Surgery
- Mentoring
- Communication skills
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
Astra Captain
SkyCare Air Ambulance —Kitchener, ON
- $80,000–$140,000 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- English
- Travel
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
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2d
Account Manager (Commodity Sales)
Conestoga Meat Packers —Woolwich, ON
- $74,000–$92,500 a year
- Full-time
- Inventory control
- Customer service
- Research
- Employee assistance program
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Department Manager, Grocery - Northern Ontario 15887540
Northern / NorthMart —Ontario
- $48,450–$65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Sales
- Merchandising
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Industrial Sales Head
Flender —Cambridge, ON
- Full-time
- CRM software
- Engineering
- English
9d
Sourcing Manager
Dare Foods Limited —Cambridge, ON
- $90,000–$110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Continuous improvement
- No university degree
- Paid time off
9d
Purchasing Manager
Veritas Canada (formerly Bend All Automotive ULC) —Ayr, ON
- $154,000–$164,000 a year
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Engineering
- English
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
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Department Manager, Grocery - Northern Canada
Northern / NorthMart —Ontario
- $48,450–$65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Sales
- Merchandising
Department Manager, Convenience - Northern Canada
Northern / NorthMart —Ontario
- $48,450–$65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Sales
- Merchandising
- Relocation assistance
Demo Specialist
Healthy Planet —Cambridge, ON
- $20–$22 an hour
- Sales
- Customer service
- Cleaning
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3d
Royal Canin Pet Ambassador
Premium Retail Services —Cambridge, ON
- $22 an hour
- Part-time
- Sales
- Merchandising
- Master's degree
- Flexible schedule
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Royal Canin Pet Ambassador
Premium Retail Services —Kitchener, ON
- $22 an hour
- Part-time
- Sales
- Merchandising
- Master's degree
- Flexible schedule
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Account Manager - Automotive
EBlock Inc. —Ontario
- $60,000–$80,000 a year
- Overtime
- Remote
- Sales
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- Dental care
- Paid time off
Royal Canin Pet Ambassador
Premium Retail Services —Guelph, ON
- $22 an hour
- Part-time
- Sales
- Merchandising
- Master's degree
- Flexible schedule
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Territory Manager - Northern Ontario
Bob Dale Gloves and Imports Ltd. —Ontario
- From $60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- CRM software
- Marketing
- Dental care
- Paid time off
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Admissions Officer
University of Waterloo —Waterloo, ON
- $67,688.63–$84,610.79 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Customer service
- Research
3d
Administrative Officer
University of Waterloo —Waterloo, ON
- $95,538.29–$119,422.87 a year
- Full-time
- Computer science
- Writing skills
- Microsoft Office
Category Manager
Glen Dimplex Americas —Cambridge, ON
- $95,000–$115,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Marketing
- Merchandising
- Wellness program
- Disability insurance
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2d
Academic Service Coordinator
University of Waterloo —Waterloo, ON
- $56,494.16–$77,443.00 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Engineering
- Research
3d

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Category Development Manager

CMT Recruitment Solutions
Cambridge, ON

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
$95,000–$110,000 a year

Qualifications

Sales support
Pricing
Microsoft Outlook
Business intelligence
Document preparation
Nielsen
Spreadsheets
Workplace safety policies
GMP
Business development
Market research
Presentation skills
Bachelor's
Team management
Report and presentation preparation
Mentoring
Written report writing
Data analytics
Planogram implementation
Typing
Market analysis and research experience
Cross-functional collaboration
Business
Communication skills
Cross-functional communication

Full job description

Job Overview

The Category Development Manager is responsible role drives the growth of Branded and Private Label businesses across North America by leading category strategy, business development, and data-driven insights. Working collaboratively with internal and external partners, the role identifies growth opportunities, supports retail and foodservice customers with compelling category stories, and strengthens analytics capabilities to accelerate business and innovation success.

Duties:

leverage fact-based insights to develop compelling, data-driven selling stories that influence strategic decisions and stakeholder alignment.
Communicate insights and business recommendations to internal and external stakeholders, translating complex data into actionable opportunities.
Utilize syndicated data sources (Circana/IRI, Nielsen, Numerator, etc.) and research tools to identify category trends, performance drivers, and growth opportunities by channel, customer, and category.
Develop clear, concise reports and presentations that highlight current performance, key insights, and strategic growth opportunities.
Lead and mentor a high-performing Category Management team, fostering innovative approaches to category strategy and customer engagement.
Support annual brand learning plans by identifying key insights and translating them into actionable business recommendations.
Identify opportunity gaps and prioritize brand growth initiatives across Retail and
Foodservice channels.
Drive strategies that strengthen the base business while identifying opportunities to accelerate sustainable growth.
Lead innovation initiatives by developing category and customer strategies that support successful new product launches.
Support the Sales Team through customer business reviews, providing data-driven insights and recommendations.
Develop impactful sales materials, including sell sheets and presentations, to support brand strategy execution.
Develop insight-led assortment and planogram recommendations that maximize category performance across key retail partners.
Partner with Sales to develop effective pricing and promotional strategies that support customer and business objectives.
Contribute to building a high-performing, collaborative team focused on continuous improvement and category management best practices.
Collaborate cross-functionally to support Brand and Sales teams in achieving annual business priorities and growth objectives
Perform other assigned duties
Follow Health and Safety rules and regulations.
Must follow Good Manufacturing Practices, Food Safety, and Food Defence guidelines.
Comply with all Company policies and procedures.
3+ years of experience in Category Management, Category Development, or Insights within CPG or a related industry.
Expert knowledge of syndicated data sources including Circana/IRI, NielsenIQ, Numerator, and market research tools.
Strong understanding of U.S. and Canadian retail and foodservice markets, trends, and consumer dynamics.
Analytical thinker with the ability to translate data into actionable insights and business opportunities.
University degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
Strong presentation and communication skills with the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, with the ability to create and manage documents, spreadsheets, email communications, and presentations effectively.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Working conditions:

Always work indoors.
Compliant with ventilation, cleanliness, space, lighting and temperature.

Physical requirements:

Sitting involved.
May repeat the same movement.
Typing involved.

Pay: $95,000.00-$110,000.00 per year

Application question(s):

How many years of experience do you have in Category Management, Category Development, or Insights within CPG?
Do you have hands-on experience using syndicated data sources such as Circana/IRI, NielsenIQ, or Numerator?
This role is based on-site in Cambridge, ON. Are you able to reliably commute or relocate before starting?
Do you have experience working with Canadian retailers, particularly Loblaw, LDI, and Walmart?

Experience:

Scintilla: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

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Category Development Manager

Veterinarian, Lexington Animal Hospital (Part-time)

Astra Captain

Account Manager (Commodity Sales)

Department Manager, Grocery - Northern Ontario 15887540

Industrial Sales Head

Sourcing Manager

Purchasing Manager

Department Manager, Grocery - Northern Canada

Department Manager, Convenience - Northern Canada

Demo Specialist

Royal Canin Pet Ambassador

Royal Canin Pet Ambassador

Account Manager - Automotive

Royal Canin Pet Ambassador

Territory Manager - Northern Ontario

Admissions Officer

Administrative Officer

Category Manager

Academic Service Coordinator

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