Associate Category Manager

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Associate Category Manager Job Description The Associate Category Manager plays a key role in transforming category strategies and insights into compelling, visually engaging PowerPoint storytelling that drives growth categories across all channels. This position blends analytical rigor with creative execution, partnering closely with internal teams and agency partners to develop tailored retailer materials, templates, and tools that elevate retailer engagement and reinforce the organization as a preferred strategic partner. Responsibilities Translate category, sales, and performance insights into clear, structured PowerPoint presentations that highlight key takeaways, opportunities, and strategies through strong design and organization. Lead the creative execution and redesign of tailored retailer PowerPoint content to elevate storytelling quality and deepen retailer engagement. Serve as a primary creative support resource for internal stakeholders and agency partners by creating and updating PowerPoint templates, designing media, and writing clear, actionable creative briefs. Synthesize learnings from multiple data sources, including shopper data, scan data, and custom research, to ensure that all content is accurate, current, and aligned with stakeholder objectives. Maintain and coordinate the team's SharePoint site, ensuring effective version control, organization, and ongoing updates to presentations, templates, photography, and supporting materials. Provide hands-on support during retailer visits including assisting with visit execution, product sampling, operational logistics, and communications to ensure a seamless and professional experience. Essential Skills Minimum of 2 years of experience in the US consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, with roles in Category Management, Sales, and/or Marketing. Four-year bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a similar field highly preferred. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, with the ability to organize complex information and develop clear, visually compelling presentations. Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and SharePoint. Familiarity with syndicated data, software, and measures such as IRI and Nielsen. Ability to manage and support multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment while maintaining strong attention to detail, quality, and timelines. Strong skills in visual storytelling, content organization, and design-focused communication. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience collaborating with creative or agency partners to develop and refine presentation templates and visual assets. Preferred experience with Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Express, ThinkCell, and Microsoft Copilot. Demonstrated ability to synthesize insights from shopper data, scan data, and custom research into actionable narratives. Experience maintaining organized digital libraries or repositories, such as SharePoint, for presentations and marketing assets. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write concise creative briefs and clearly present recommendations to stakeholders. Work Environment This role operates within a retailer collaboration center focused on where teams and retail partners come together to uncover insights and co-create growth solutions across all channels. The environment is fast paced and highly collaborative, requiring frequent use of Microsoft Office tools, especially PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and SharePoint, as well as exposure to syndicated data platforms such as IRI and Nielsen. The Associate Category Manager regularly supports retailer visits to the collaboration center, contributing to session execution, product sampling, and on-site operations, and works closely with both internal teams and agency partners to deliver high-quality visual content and presentations. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Louis, MO. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $33.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Saint Louis,MO.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 25, 2026. About Aston Carter Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

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It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.