Category Management Senior Analyst

About the Company

David creates tools to increase muscle and decrease fat. Our first product is a protein bar. More broadly, David is a platform to develop high-protein, low-calorie, blood-sugar-friendly foods that are craveable. Led by CEO Peter Rahal, Cofounder and Former CEO of RXBAR, David is working to become the leading consumer food brand focused on high-protein foods in North America and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Track and analyze category share dynamics and competitive intelligence
• Build analytical frameworks for market intelligence and commercial decision making
• Manage syndicated data relationships including SPINS and Numerator
• Quantify promotional investment levels and analyze ROI of past promotional events
• Develop pricing guardrails and tools to monitor trade spend effectiveness
• Build category reviews and retailer selling stories to support distribution growth
• Partner with Sales Finance on quarterly reforecasts and trade budgeting
• Provide market-level context to validate internal volume and sales assumptions
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Retail, Finance, Marketing, and Commercialization teams

Requirements

• 1 to 3 years of experience in Category Management, Sales Analytics, Revenue Management, or Commercial Strategy in CPG
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Hands-on experience with syndicated data platforms (SPINS, Nielsen, Circana, or Numerator)
• Ability to translate complex datasets into actionable business recommendations
• Strong communication skills for presenting to senior leadership and retail partners
• Highly organized and detail-oriented

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing customer presentations and category reviews
• Experience working with Sales Finance on trade budgeting or forecasting
• Passion for building an early-stage CPG brand

Benefits

• Salary: $100,000 - $120,000 per year, inclusive of cash bonus and equity opportunity
• 100% covered Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• 401(k) with 4% match
• Covered commuter and gym expenses
• Office lunches
• Substantial and required PTO