Associate Category Manager - Military Channel

Sazerac • Dallas, TX

82d • $89,000 - $134,000

About The Position

Reporting to the Sr. Category Manager, the Category Manager - Military will lead data-driven initiatives that uncover growth opportunities and improve performance across multiple retail partners, with a focus on the Military channel. This role will be critical in transforming syndicated and customer-specific data into meaningful insights that influence sales strategy, promotional planning, and retail execution. The Category Manager will work closely with cross-functional teams in sales, category management, and marketing, delivering insights that move the business forward. Location: This is a fully remote role and may be based in Dallas, Texas.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, Finance, Accounting, Data Analytics, or related field
• Minimum of 3 years of analytical experience in consumer goods, retail, or other relevant industry experience
• Minimum of 1 year of retailer/customer facing experience
• Ability to quickly learn new systems/processes
• Exceptional organization, prioritization, & project management skills
• Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent critical thinking skills, initiative, attention to detail and creativity
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to partner across remote teams
• Demonstrate the ability to work as a team as well as self-directed
• General curiosity and willingness to adopt/learn new approaches to analyzing data
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
• Expert level Excel with experience using tools such as VLOOKUP, Index Match, Advanced conditional formatting, Pivot Tables/charts and reporting, Macros and VBA, and Data simulations.
• Proficiency in data visualization and dashboard creation (Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent)
• Skilled in building reporting in POS data Circana (IRI) or Nielsen, Retail Link, Madrid and demonstrated success in delivering productivity.
• Willingness to travel 10 -15%
• Ability to work remote
• A valid driver's license

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of JDA/Space Planning tools
• Experience in Alcohol Beverage Industry or CPG overall
• Familiarity with Military channel (DeCA, AAFES, NEXCOM, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate the ability to synthesize & leverage multiple data points/insights (shopper, consumer, category, product) to create retail strategies on Assortment, Merchandising and Shelving that unlock growth.
• Analyze syndicated and customer data (Nielsen, Circana, retailer systems) to identify opportunities within key retail and Military channels.
• Partner with category managers and Military account teams to build data-backed recommendations and business reviews.
• Create dashboards and data visualizations (Power BI, Tableau) to track KPIs and identify trends.
• Monitor Competitive Launches and their impact on business.
• Build reporting for Space to sales analysis across customers.
• Work on updating POS data reporting on monthly and quarterly basis.
• Prep, cleanse, and integrate multiple data sources for a complete analysis.
• Develop reports and tools that improve the use of data across the organization.
• Stay current on Military channel dynamics, trends, and compliance requirements.
• Manage ad-hoc analytics projects and support reporting automation to improve operational efficiency.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits from Day One including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Family Coverage: Options to cover family members, including domestic partners.
• 401(k) Plan: Immediate access to a matching 401(k) plan.
• Flexible Time Away: Enjoy paid time off (PTO), holidays, and parental leave.
• Mental Health and Wellness: Access to mental health care and wellness incentive programs.
• Educational Support: Benefit from tuition reimbursement and our scholarship program for dependents of Sazerac team members.
• Fun Extras: Enjoy branded apparel, fun events, and a team member bottle purchase program.
• Training and Development: Opportunities for professional growth and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees