Job Description
Job Description
Associate Category Manager - Tuffy's Pet Foods
Compensation :
Year one total earnings range from $50,000 to $80,000Base Pay : $45,000 to $72,000
Sign on Bonus (paid out quarterly) : $5,000 to $8,000Profit Sharing Eligibility : Begins after completing 1 year of employment ($7.5 Million in Profits Paid to Profit Sharing Pool in 2024)Our Story
KLN Family Brands is a 3rd generation family-owned business that started in 1964 with its corporate headquarters located in Perham, MN, in the heart of MN lakes country. Together, our companies manufacture a diverse and expanding range of high-quality human and pet food products.
At KLN Family Brands, our vision is that “We are a proud people-first company. We are successful because of trust-based relationships and first-rate products for our families and friends. We better the world by caring for others. We challenge. We grow. We inspire.”
Some companies have to “fudge the story” a little. Some need the extra “spin” to shine a positive light on themselves. That’s not who we are at KLN Family Brands, and that’s not what we do. We tell the story of our brand – our people, the quality of our products, our spirit & moxie, our tradition, and the way we treat our community & beyond. We do it in a genuine way because we genuinely believe we’re a pretty amazing company.
The Opportunity
We are looking for an energetic and detail-oriented Associate Category Manager to support our Pet division’s growth and product management efforts. This role will assist in executing category strategies, managing product assortments, and analyzing market trends. The ideal candidate will be eager to learn, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to driving profitability and consumer engagement in our Pet product categories.
Responsibilities :
Support the development and execution of product strategies and roadmaps to foster growth and profitability within the Pet division, primarily working on our NutriSource and Finley’s brands.Assist Director of Category Management in market segmentation and prioritization efforts to identify high-potential categories, channels, and customers.Help define product positioning and value propositions based on consumer and shopper insights.Collaborate with team members to develop marketing plans, including content, social media, packaging, and promotional activities.Support customer and shopper initiatives by working with sales, marketing, and retail partners.Assist in analyzing market and consumer insights using syndicated data and research to inform category recommendations.Support demand forecasting and inventory planning activities to optimize product supply.Contribute to monthly business reporting by leveraging data to highlight key drivers and performance trends.Participate in product lifecycle management, including SKU rationalization and new product launch support.Support pricing strategies to ensure competitiveness and profitability aligned with market trends.Help coordinate cross-functional projects and new product development processes from concept through launch.Assist in trade and channel marketing activities, including promotional planning and execution, in collaboration with sales and retail partners.Contribute to the creation of training materials and tools for retail teams and internal stakeholders based on insights and data.Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, or related field.1-3 years of experience in category management, product management, marketing, or related roles; experience in pet or CPG industries a plus.Strong analytical skills with an ability to interpret data and develop insights.Excellent communication and collaboration skills.Detail-oriented with strong organizational abilities.Eagerness to learn about product lifecycle, market research, and retail execution.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with syndicated data or product management systems is a plus.Benefits
Health, Dental, & VisionWellness program discounts - up to $150 discounted towards health insurance monthly
80 Hours of PTO Accrued in First Year of Employment7 Paid HolidaysKLN Clinic - Free doctor visits & more than 300 free prescriptions401k Match OpportunityOpportunity to meet with our onsite financial advisors
$10,000 Forgivable Home Grant ProgramTuition AssistanceAll hires are contingent on a clean background check and a successful drug test (UA), this means that a job offer is not final until both the background check and drug test results are satisfactory to the employerMonday - Friday
40 hours per week